The Canberra Raiders have decided they’ve had enough Josh Dugan and are still thinking about Blake Ferguson:
As a result of the meeting the board decided to terminate the contract of Josh Dugan effective immediately.
Blake Ferguson will remain at the club, but is stood down from playing with the Raiders indefinitely.
Ferguson will be required to [...]

Tim, Rob and I mix up the rugby ideas in Duxton, expound on matters rugby.
The beer for review is the nothing because Rob and Tim are great disappointments.
The music is by Epic Flagon.
You can download it now.
Our tips for this weekend are:
Tim: Hurricanes, Cheetahs, Chiefs, Bulls, Reds, Brumbies.
John: Hurricanes, Warratahs, Chiefs, ‘Saders, Reds, Brumbies
Rob: Hurricanes, [...]

The Raiders have let it be known that Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson won’t be playing for the side this weekend:
The Canberra Raiders have stood down players Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson indefinitely, for breaching a number of team policies.
Both Dugan and Ferguson will remain stood down until the incident has been fully investigated [...]

Tuggeranong Masters Swimming Club will be holding a super swim weekend next weekend 16th and 17th March as part of swimmers preparations for the National Championships which are being held at Sydney Olympic Park on 17th – 20th April. However it is not specifically for those competing in Sydney, as other members and visitors are [...]

The Canberra Times has a interesting story on the troubles of Raiders fullback Josh Dugan.
The pictures of Dugan peering out of his doorway and then police at a very similar door were particularly nice work.
UPDATE: Foxsports have video.

The Brumbies have confirmed our fears and announced that star recruit David Pocock won’t be playing rugby again this season:
David Pocock will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season after rupturing his ACL on Saturday night during the Brumbies win over the Waratahs.
Surgeons were being consulted on Sunday to determine when a [...]

Foxsports have the bad news for Raiders Fans that the season is not off to a good start.
Do we need to do more work on the pre-season?

There’s something about thrashing the NSW Waratahs that seems to bring with it a season ending curse for our star players.
Foxsports has the news of last night’s brutal demolition of vast and mighty New South Wales at Canberra Stadium.
Sadly it looks like star player David Pocock could be out for the rest of the season.

The Raiders have announced big Josh Papalii is staying in lime green.
Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii has agreed to terms to remain with the Canberra Raiders for the next three seasons, keeping him in Canberra until the end of 2016.
Papalii said the decision to remain with the Raiders in Canberra is based on discussions [...]

Tonight I attended the AFL pre-season NAB Cup match at Manuka Oval, to see Essendon and Greater Western Sydney trial their latest crop of youngsters and watch old stagers like Dustin Fletcher, Brendon Goddard and Jobe Watson run around the paddock. Manuka Oval was in superb condition, and the new lights are lovely. The match [...]

The Brumbies have named their side for Saturday’s epic clash with the hated NSW Waratahs.
The University of Canberra Brumbies have named their side to face the Waratahs this Saturday night, with Henry Speight making a return from rib bruising to take his place on the wing.
Headlining selection talk along with Speight will be George [...]

[ 11 March, 2013; 11:00 am; ] The CSIRO has sent out an interesting missive:

With the Brumbies, Raiders, Capitals, Cavalry and dozens of AIS Olympians calling Canberra home, sport is close to the heart of many Canberrans, and as Canberra celebrates its 100th birthday this long weekend, what better time to look not backward but forward and take a glimpse at [...]

Tim and I mix up the rugby ideas in Duxton, expound on matters rugby, and read from Rob’s email from Japan when Tim remembers.
The beer for review is the Miller Genuine Draft (in a bottle).
The music is by the Bus Vipers.
You can download it now.
Our tips for this weekend are:
Tim: Hurricanes, Reds, Highlanders Brumbies, Chiefs, [...]

According to a release today, Nick White has extended his contract with the Brumbies until the end of 2014. Apparently they were in talks with a man named Luke Burgess, but didn’t go with him which is great because now I can put that picture of Mr. White up top.
In other news I have [...]

This in from Luke:
Caught this footage of the GoTech STi crashing out on the infamous Mineshaft stage of the Rally of Canberra on Saturday morning.

Caroline Makin of the Tuggeranong Masters Swimming Club has smashed 34 seconds from the 400m butterfly NSW State Record in the 45-49 age group which has been held for nearly 25 years.
The record was set on Saturday March 2, 2013 at the Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre in Campbelltown NSW. The previous record was held by [...]

The Brumbies have the satisfying news that a development side has put Samoa to the sword at Viking Park last night:
The ACT XV have come home with the wind in their sail to knock Samoa A over 58-19 in the opening round of the Pacific Rugby Cup in Wanniassa on Friday.
Packed with 16 [...]

Sports fashionistas the Brumbies have revealed their new Centenary Strip to join in with Canberra’s celebrations.
The predominantly gold jersey and socks represent the ACT’s traditional sporting colours, with navy and white blended through to create an attractive kit. Gold and blue are consistent with Centenary of Canberra’s celebrations and logo. The Brumbies will use the [...]

[ 27 February, 2013; 6:10 pm to 7:45 pm. ] Hi all,

The Hash House Harriers are the biggest running group – and the biggest drinking group – in the world. We are known as “drinkers with a running problem”.

It’s an amazing group, although you don’t need to run (some stay behind to mind the bags) and you don’t need to drink (it seems some [...]

Tim and I mix up the rugby ideas in Duxton, and expound on matters rugby.
The beer for review is the Duxton Summer Ale.
The music is by Crash the Curb.
You can download it now.
Our tips for this weekend are:
Tim: Crusaders, Waratahs, Reds, Chiefs, Bulls, Stormers
John: Crusaders, Waratahs, Reds, Chiefs, Bulls, Sharks

The Brumbies have tweeted that legendary number 7 George Smith is getting back on the bandwagon:
George Smith is coming back to where it all began! Exciting news for Brumbies fans everywhere! #neigh
— Brumbies Rugby (@BrumbiesRugby) February 25, 2013

Rugby Heaven had the news a few minutes ago:
Smith is contracted with Suntory Sungoliath, but the Japanese club [...]

Norths rugby celebrates its 75th birthday this year.
I know the juniors have commemorated this year with a free t-shirt for all registered junior players (while stocks last).  I am unaware of any other commemoration activity planned for this year. I know at least one old boy who is waiting to crack his bottle of the [...]

The Brumbies forward Peter Kimlin has tweeted that he’s moving to the French Brumbies, Grenoble.
I’ve decided to move on at the end of the season to #Grenoble. It’s been a extremely hard decision to make for my family and I.
— Peter Kimlin (@peterkimlin) February 22, 2013

A pity, he had a storming game last night for [...]

A brutal, thumping, dominating, effort by the Brumbies in Melbourne obliterated the Rebels tonight.
Who would have thought Ben Mowen would have the speed to outrun a winger?
Foxsports has the story:
The Rebels led 13-12 at halftime but they were starved of ball in the second stanza and injuries to their attacking maestros James O’Connor and Kurtley [...]

The Brumbies have announced their side to take on the Rebels in Melbourne tomorrow night.
Jake White has made just one change to the starting side which beat the Reds last weekend, with Joseph Tomane being given the nod to start on the wing over Henry Speight.
Fijian flyer Speight will sit out this weekend’s [...]

Having run out of ways to use ActewAGL to shovel your money at people beloved of the ACT Government, the University of Canberra has of late been offering jobs to all sorts of high profile people.
The Brumbies have the word that the latest is coach Jake White:
Jake White has been recognised as an Adjunct [...]

I noticed the PM XI Honours Board at a recent Manuka function, given this is the only prestige match we have here normally I’d have hoped Manuka management could at least have kept it up to date?
Does anyone on Riotact want to nip along there with some gold paint and bring the board up [...]

Having taken a gig at the University of Canberra it seemed unlikely Capitals coach Carrie Graf was going anywhere.
This morning Basketball ACT are making known the deal is done:
In a coup for the Women’s National Basketball League, legendary coach Carrie Graf has signed a new deal with The Tradies Canberra Capitals – keeping her with [...]

Hi All,
Since nobody has posted any information about Canberra golf tutors I thought it would be good to start a post.
I am just starting golf and wanted to see everybody’s opinion on who in there experience has been a good golf coach in cbr or Qbn?

Tim and I mix up the rugby ideas in Duxton, and expound on matters rugby.
The beer for review is the Sapporo Premium (excellent, beautiful can, expensive at $15 a throw.
The music is by Waterford.
You can download it now.
Our tips for this weekend are:
Tim: ‘Landers, Brumbies, Stormers, ‘Canes, Reds, Cheetahs, Kings
John: Chiefs, Brumbies, Bulls, ‘Canes, [...]

Comedian Jay Sullivan has turned up on the roar as a rugby pundit on the subject of people who leave the ground early:
The game didn’t afford fans many opportunities to see the Brumbies structure for 2013, or see them execute many plays. But given how many times we lost by close margins early on [...]

[ 23 February, 2013; ] This Saturday Adventure Racing comes to town with the iAdventure Adventure Race down near the Cotter.

Making use of natures obstacles, adventure racing is a little more mentally stimulating than most obstacle events, with team work and navigation forming the founding principles of this style of event, while teams run (or walk), ride and tube around [...]