Don Furner

Don Furner

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Don Furner is the chief executive officer of the Canberra Raiders, a professional rugby league club based in Australia. Under his leadership, the Raiders have been actively engaging with American sports culture, seeking to enhance the club's profile in the United States. Recently, he has spearheaded efforts to invite high-profile celebrities, such as UFC president Dana White, to participate in unique traditions like blowing the Viking horn during the Raiders' debut in Las Vegas.

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Don Furner praised Ricky Stuart for alleviating the tension in the room after the loss.

The comment Canberra coach Ricky Stuart made to ease pain of extra-time defeat to Brisbane Broncos ahead of Cronulla Sharks final
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-17
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Don Furner is the Raiders chief executive who reflected on the team's need to win.

How Las Vegas bust-up helped Canberra Raiders hit the jackpot
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-14
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Canberra CEO Don Furner stated their preference to play on Sunday afternoon.

Warriors seek early kick-off to avoid All Blacks overlap
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-06
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Don Furner is the chief executive of the Raiders expressing concerns about travel disadvantages.

How a 20-team NRL season could work and what it means for State of Origin
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-01
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Don Furner is part of the front office at Canberra and has contributed to building the team.

Canberra Raiders will win the premiership if they hold their nerve
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-27
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The group of heavy hitters will be chaired by Dragons boss Andrew Lancaster, and the likes of Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould, Raiders CEO Don Furner.

This is the Canterbury Bulldogs’ plan for Lachlan Galvin
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-07
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Don Furner is the CEO who had a rivalry with Ricky Stuart but remains a close friend.

Josh Papalii 300-game Canberra Raiders career a mix of bash, barge, mullets, and fun
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-06
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Don Furner is the CEO of the Raiders who discussed the team's recruitment strategy.

Ricky Stuart was a great player. He might be remembered as an even better coach
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-01
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Raiders CEO Don Furner suspected as early as last week Fogarty would be swapping the nation’s capital for the northern beaches.

Jamal Fogarty set to sign with Manly Sea Eagles
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-29
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Raiders chief executive Don Furner said the club were eager to get a player from the club that’s Canberra’s namesake.

Raiders lock in Vegas NFL star to blow viking horn
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-28
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Don Furner, the Raiders CEO, appreciates Simon Tayoun’s commitment to the team and his ability to energize the crowd.

Two Raiders tried to bang each other in Las Vegas with a blow-up bat. One fan will beat a different tune
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-26
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Don Furner is the CEO of Canberra who commented on the incident being magnified due to its location.

Las Vegas rumble between Canberra Raiders players created a headache for Peter V’landys
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-25
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Don Furner, the Raiders CEO, demanded the players accept responsibility for their actions.

Inside Canberra Raiders’ Las Vegas bust-up between Hudson Young, Morgan Smithies
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-24
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Don Furner is the Raiders CEO who suggested taking Noah Martin for the trip.

Ricky Stuart didn’t want his son in Vegas but his teammates demanded he be there
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-23
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Don Furner expressed the club's desire to have a high-profile celebrity blow the horn.

Canberra Raiders invite UFC boss Dana White to blow Viking horn in Las Vegas
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-18
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