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Whitehaven coach Gailer delighted with Challenge Cup draw

Don Gailer photo Whitehaven coach Don Gailer was delighted with last night’s Challenge Cup fourth-round draw which will see his side entertain Super League club Salford City Reds.

Last updated 27 March 2012
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Whitehaven drawn against Salford in Challenge Cup

Whitehaven have been drawn at home to Super League Salford in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup.

Last updated 26 March 2012
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Cup run great but Whitehaven's aim still promotion, says Gailer

Don Gailer photo Don Gailer declared that promotion to the Championship remains Whitehaven’s over-riding aim after yesterday edging towards the possibility of a big Challenge Cup payday.

Last updated 26 March 2012
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Andreas Bauer keeps shirt for Whitehaven's cup clash

Andreas Bauer photo Kiwi Andreas Bauer admitted the pressure was on after he retained the prized No 1 shirt for Whitehaven’s Challenge Cup clash against amateur stand-outs Hunslet Warriors at the Recre tomorrow (3pm).

Last updated 24 March 2012
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Whitehaven wait on rugby league World Cup draw

The RL World Cup fixture list, including two games in Whitehaven, will be unveiled tomorrow – before a final deal to secure the town’s new Pow Beck stadium has been signed.

Last updated 21 March 2012
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Whitehaven stadium set to go-ahead after deal struck

Whitehaven's £5.5 million community sports stadium is set to go ahead – and organisers are confident it can be built in time to stage two games in the Rugby League World Cup next year.

Last updated 20 March 2012
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No slip-up against Hunslet Warriors vows Whitehaven RL coach

Don Gailer photo Don Gailer warned that Whitehaven would not let their standards slip against amateur rivals Hunslet Warriors on Sunday.

Last updated 20 March 2012
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Whitehaven's Lewis Palfrey joins Batley Bulldogs

Lewis Palfrey photo Whitehaven stand-off Lewis Palfrey has joined improving Championship outfit Batley Bulldogs.

Last updated 20 March 2012
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Delighted Whitehaven coach raises glass to victory

Don Gailer photo Delighted Don Gailer pledged to enjoy a few drinks with his players last night after Whitehaven pacemen Craig Calvert and Scott McAvoy landed doubles in the win over Rochdale.

Last updated 19 March 2012
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Howard Hill set to feature for Whitehaven against Rochdale

Howard Hill photo Veteran Howard Hill will make his first appearance of the campaign tomorrow when Whitehaven entertain Rochdale Hornets in their opening home game of the league season (3pm).

Last updated 17 March 2012
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Time to show what we can do says Whitehaven RL's Varkulis

Richard Varkulis photo Prop Richard Varkulis warned that it’s time Whitehaven lived up to their star billing this season.

Last updated 16 March 2012
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Cash offer made to resolve Whitehaven stadium stalemate

ptpowbeckkkkkk Partners in Whitehaven’s proposed £5.5 million community sports stadium have made a six-figure cash offer to the Recreation Ground’s landlords in a bid to ensure it goes ahead.

Last updated 16 March 2012
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Challenge Cup draw ideal to boost Whitehaven's fortunes

Richard Varkulis photo Whitehaven's Challenge Cup draw has handed the club a great chance to build momentum ahead of their big Easter derby against Workington Town.

Last updated 15 March 2012
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Coach Gailer tipped to get best from Whitehaven RL squad

Danny Barker photo Big back-rower Danny Barker is backing boss Don Gailer to get the best out of the Whitehaven squad – the Aussie way.

Last updated 14 March 2012
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'Too early to move World Cup games from Whitehaven' says RFL

Whitehaven's under-threat £5.5 million community sports stadium is still being backed as a venue for the Rugby League World Cup in 2013 – but contingencies have been put in place in case of disaster.

Last updated 14 March 2012
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Home games for west Cumbrian sides in cup third round

West Cumbria's rugby league teams have been given home ties in the third round of the Challenge Cup.

Last updated 13 March 2012
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Whitehaven players must up their game if internationals are to shine - Gailer

Don Gailer photo Coach Don Gailer has warned that Whitehaven’s forward pack must step up to the mark – or the club’s high profile new international recruits won’t be able to show their best. (2 comments)

Last updated 13 March 2012
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Shock cash demand puts RL World Cup game in Whitehaven at risk

Pow Beck graphic Partners in a proposed £5.5 million community stadium in Whitehaven are still hopeful that a deal can be done – despite a shock call for £750,000 to allow access to the Pow Beck site. (12 comments)

Last updated 13 March 2012
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Whitehaven coach Gailer to keep faith with young guns

Richard Varkulis photo Don Gailer pledged not to abandon his young guns after Whitehaven misfired in yesterday’s 48-16 demolition at Doncaster. (1 comment)

Last updated 12 March 2012
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Whitehaven's Wilson pips Hamzat for place against Doncaster

Martyn Wilson photo Martyn Wilson has pipped flyer Loz Hamzat for a place in the Whitehaven team to travel to Doncaster in tomorrow’s league opener (3pm) after a storming effort against Barrow last week.