RL round-up

Barla u-23s squad named

Published 12 May 2008

BARLA Great Britain Under-23s coaches Kevin Thompson and Kevin Armitstead have confirmed their 20-man squad for Tuesday evening’s ‘trial’ fixture with England Students at College Grove, Wakefield (7.00pm).

D-Day for Hornets as Thatto look to edge it

Published 9 May 2008

WATH Brow’s hope of making a rapid return to the top echelon of amateur rugby league hinge on an 80-minute winner-take-all clash at Thatto Heath tomorrow.

It’s going to be one hell of a game says Lowca coach

Published 9 May 2008

LOWCA contest their first final in almost two decades tonight when they face champs Cockermouth in the Division Two Championship Final at Copeland Stadium (7pm).

Elbra set for Kells tester

Published 7 May 2008

THE Cumberland League’s leading duo face another showdown after last night’s Division One Top Four semi-finals went to form.

Elbra at full strength for tonight’s title showdown

Published 2 May 2008

ELLENBOROUGH pledge they are still fighting fit as they gear up for an energy-sapping ninth game in four weeks tonight against leaders Kells with the Cumberland League title on the line.

Cents big kick-off

Published 1 May 2008

THE Cents open their league season on Saturday with a home game against Leeds Akkies.

Charlo: My stars can do the business for GB

Published 1 May 2008

VICTORIOUS Cumbria coach Gary Charlton will push his young charges for international honours after they captured the BARLA county championship against Lancashire on Sunday.

Elbra notch 50 points

Published 30 April 2008

TITLE-CHASING Ellenborough proved last night they are the Cumberland League team of the moment after posting over 50 points against third-placed Hensingham.

Leaders Kells hoping for Hensingham win

Published 29 April 2008

PACESETTERS Kells will be cheering on traditional Whitehaven rivals Hensingham when they travel to Ellenborough tonight for a clash that could decide the Cumberland League title race.

Charlo aims to be jinx buster

Published 25 April 2008

JOINT boss Gary Charlton is confident he can end his four-season hoodoo and help lead Cumbria to the BARLA County Championship on Sunday.

Mossop marks Wigan debut with try

Published 24 April 2008

WHITEHAVEN teenager Lee Mossop marked his Wigan first-team debut with a Challenge Cup try against French outfit Pia at the weekend – and avoided a naked lap around the JJB.

Elbra stars fire up Cumbria’s title hopes

Published 24 April 2008

Four Ellenborough players are named in the 23-strong Cumbria squad for Sunday’s BARLA County Championship decider against Lancashire.

Legend Bev plays for the Masters in his 70s

Published 24 April 2008

CUMBRIAN past masters of rugby league put Scotland to the sword in a new format of the game designed for veterans – now it is hoped to launch the sport across the county.

New format of veterans’ rugby league launched

Published 23 April 2008

CUMBRIAN past masters of rugby league put Scotland to the sword in a new format of the game designed for veterans – now it is hoped to launch the sport across the county.

Roper sweats over cup pitch switch to Cumbria

Published 23 April 2008

JON Roper will discover today if the weather gods have been kind to Seaton and their National Cup clash with Crosfields has been switched to Cumbria.

Maryport lose teenage whiz kids for Rose clash

Published 23 April 2008

MARYPORT will be without three of their top teenagers for tomorrow’s clash with Broughton Red Rose – but the progressive Cumberland League outfit are not complaining as the youngsters are on Great Britain duty.

Two wins and Elbra face title decider with Kells

Published 22 April 2008

LEADERS Kells will travel to Ellenborough on Friday, May 2, for a Cumberland League title decider – if the Maryport outfit win tonight at Seaton and then pull of a home win over Hensingham next Tuesday.

Weather hits Elbra’s bid for National Cup

Published 21 April 2008

FORMER holders Ellenborough are desperate to play their delayed National Cup tie against Hunslet Old Boys on Saturday – or face losing home advantage against the Leeds outfit.

Come and roar us into the final pleads Elbra chief

Published 18 April 2008

AMATEUR RL fans from across West Cumbria are being urged to cheer Ellenborough in to the Champion of Champions final at the expense of Yorkshire Cup holders Queens at Solway Park tomorrow (2.30pm).