Rugby league round-up

Maryport ready for stern Cumberland Cup semi-final test

Maryport reckon they have been handed the toughest possible route in to the Cumberland Cup final – and anyone who has seen semi-final opponents Kells of late won’t be arguing.

Last updated 22 June 2012
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Seven west Cumbrians selected for English Lions tour of Lebanon

Seven west Cumbrians have been named in the English Lions Under-18s squad to tour Lebanon later this summer.

Last updated 22 June 2012
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Cumbria fans can watch RL Nines finals live on TV

Fans will be able to cheer Cumbria from their armchairs next week after Premier Sports unveiled live coverage of the Rugby League 9s finals at Headingley.

Last updated 22 June 2012
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Cumbrians lead BARLA side to victory over Jamaica

Johnny Goulding photo West Cumbrians were well to the fore as BARLA Great Britain Cougars ended their tour of Jamaica with a 56-28 win over the hosts, to wrap up the series 2-0.

Last updated 20 June 2012
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Cumbria make RL Nines finals

Cumbria last night reached the Rugby League 9s finals at Headingley for a second successive season after pipping St Helens to a top four finish.

Last updated 20 June 2012
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Wath Brow clinch victory in tight game with Ince Rose

Wath Brow photo Wath Brow edged a dramatic Conference League clash with Ince Rose Bridge, sneaking an 18-16 victory with a converted try 10 minutes from time.

Last updated 18 June 2012
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Egremont Rangers youngsters forced into action

Egremont Rangers coach John Brocklebank had no choice but to rely on the club’s Under-18s for their home Conference game with Stanningley Rangers.

Last updated 18 June 2012
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Maryport run in 11 tries to crush Broughton Red Rose

Sam Forrester photo Maryport and Cockermouth were comfortable winners in the two Iggesund Cumberland ARL Division One games played at the weekend.

Last updated 18 June 2012
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Cumbrian Lee Mossop to make full England debut

Lee Mossop photo Jubilant Lee Mossop pledged he would be firing on all cylinders when he lines up against his formidable Wigan pals on his full England debut against the Exiles tomorrow (6.45pm).

Last updated 15 June 2012
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Varty replaces Stokes as Cockermouth coach

Ex-Broughton Red Rose boss David Varty has replaced former Workington Town and Whitehaven coach Ged Stokes at Cumberland League Division One Cockermouth.

Last updated 15 June 2012
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Wath Brow ace named skipper for BARLA Emerging Lions tour

Wath Brow starlet Charlie Tomlinson has been named skipper of the BARLA Emerging Lions squad for the forthcoming tour to the Czech Republic.

Last updated 13 June 2012
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Cockermouth comeback kid Goulding set for BARLA game

Johnny Goulding photo Cockermouth prop Johnny Goulding is set to turn out for BARLA Great Britain Under-23s in Jamaica today – three months after his season looked to be over.

Last updated 13 June 2012
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Cumbria facing fight to qualify for RL Nines finals

Darren Holt photo Cumbria face an uphill battle to qualify for the Rugby League Nines finals at Headingley after losing two of their three games in the penultimate weekly round at Barrow last night.

Last updated 13 June 2012
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Cumbria see off Widnes in RL Nines

Brett Carter photo Cumbria saved the best until last in the Rugby League Nines at Barrow last night with a 14-8 win over Widnes.

Last updated 13 June 2012
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Wath Brow send Skirlaugh deeper into trouble

Wath Brow pushed Skirlaugh ever deeper into the National Conference premier league relegation mire when they won 18-10.

Last updated 12 June 2012
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Glasson to take on Kells in amateur cup final

Scott Lofthouse photo Kells and Glasson Rangers will meet in the final of the E Lamb Amateur Cup final after their respective semi-final wins at the week-end.

Last updated 11 June 2012
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West Cumbrian Lee Mossop set for England debut

Lee Mossop photo Lee Mossop is in line to make his senior England debut in the International Origin opener against the Exiles next week after he was yesterday named in the 21-strong squad.