Rugby league round-up

Amor sets the ball rolling as Wath Brow beat Ince Rose

Ryan Amor photo Wath Brow continued their march towards top spot in National Conference Premier Division with a 48-14 win at Ince Rose Bridge.

Last updated 15 October 2012
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Whitehaven RL's Carl Sice a winner as Ireland beat Scotland

Carl Sice Ireland photo Three Cumbrian rugby league pros played their part in an entertaining Alitalia European Cup clash between Scotland and Ireland at Meggetland, Edinburgh yesterday.

Last updated 15 October 2012
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Flimby hit back to win second division thriller

Flimby won the match of the day in Iggesund Cumberland ARL’s Second Division – but only just.

Last updated 15 October 2012
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Egremont Rangers can't afford any slip-ups

John Paul Brocklebank photo Egremont Rangers cannot afford any slip-ups if they are to earn promotion to the amateur game’s top-flight as champions.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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Ex-Workington ace Shaun Lunt included in England Knights’ squad

Shaun Lunt photo Grand Final winner Shaun Lunt is looking to step up to the plate yet again after being picked in a 19-man England Knights squad for the Alitalia Cup campaign.

Last updated 11 October 2012
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Scotland World Cup squad to check out Whitehaven facilities

Brett Carter photo Scotland's World Cup squad will be in Whitehaven this week to check out the training facilities ahead of next year’s tournament.

Last updated 10 October 2012
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Flimby's Connor Wilson picks up second man-of-match award against Aussies

Connor Wilson photo Flimby forward Connor Wilson proved his liking for Aussie opposition by picking up a second man-of-the-match award against the tourists.

Last updated 10 October 2012
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Grand Final win was awesome, says Leeds star Shaun Lunt

Shaun Lunt photo Jubilant Shaun Lunt has gifted his winner’s ring to son Noah after the Cumbrian hooker played his part in Leeds Rhinos’ stunning Super League Grand Final win at Old Trafford.

Last updated 9 October 2012
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Wath Brow keep title hopes alive with victory over Skirlaugh

Wath Brow kept-up their challenge for the National Conference Premier Division title with a narrow 22-20 home win over Skirlaugh.

Last updated 8 October 2012
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Scotland's European Cup squad set for Workington training camp

Dave Rotheram photo Scotland's European Cup rugby league squad are set to land in Workington next week to familiarise themselves with the town and facilities.

Last updated 6 October 2012
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Kells boss hoping BARLA boys fit for Challenge Shield final

Scott Lofthouse photo Peter Smith is hoping his BARLA Great Britain Lions Scott Lofthouse and David Lowery emerge unscathed from today’s tussle with South Sydney Juniors – so they can help Kells pick up national silverware tomorrow.

Last updated 6 October 2012
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West Cumbrian trio earn call-up to BARLA Under-17 squad

Brandon Moore photo Three west Cumbrian teenagers have earned call-ups to the BARLA Great Britain Under-17 squad to face a top-notch Aussie touring side tomorrow.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Egremont Rangers pair called up for GB Lions squad

John Paul Brocklebank photo Rhys Davies and John Paul Brocklebank can gain quick compensation for Egremont Rangers’ 32-24 Conference Challenge Trophy final after being called up for the BARLA Great Britain Lions squad for Saturday’s clash with South Sydney Juniors.

Last updated 3 October 2012
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England call for ex-Hensingham junior Lee Mossop

Lee Mossop photo Ex-Hensingham junior Lee Mossop has been named in a 24-man England squad to travel to South Africa for a high-altitude training camp ahead of two forthcoming autumn internationals.

Last updated 3 October 2012
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Purdham tips three Egremont players for professional ranks

Three Egremont Rangers starlets could be following Rob Purdham’s path to Super League – if the former England skipper has any say in the matter.

Last updated 3 October 2012
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Rampant Cumbria see off South Sydney challenge

Scott Lofthouse photo Tri Series County champions Cumbria inflicted South Sydney Juniors their first defeat of their four match tour with a seven try salvo over the tourists who took the lead after four minutes and also scored the opening try of the second half to cut the Cumbria lead to four points.

Last updated 1 October 2012
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Brave Egremont so close in remarkable cup final fight back

Matt Bewsher photo Egremont Rangers 24 Leigh Miners 32: Underdogs Egremont Rangers staged a magnificent comeback but were thwarted at the death by Premier Division outfit Leigh Miners in the National Conference League Cup Final at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington.