Rugby league round-up

St Benedict's aiming for cup glory in five age groups

A rugby-loving Whitehaven school is gunning for glory on FIVE fronts in the nation’s biggest cup tournament.

Last updated 13 February 2013
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Lowca ARL players told to attend session or club will fold

Cumberland League Lowca have warned that players MUST turn up for a signing-on session tomorrow – or the club will fold.

Last updated 12 February 2013
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Wath Brow quartet named in English Lions train-on squad

Ian Rooney photo New boss Ian Rooney has named four members of his Wath Brow title-winning team in his first English Lions train-on squad.

Last updated 8 February 2013
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Ex-Whitehaven players take charge at amateurs Hensingham

Howard Hill photo Ex-Whitehaven forwards Howard Hill and Chris McKinney have returned to their amateur roots to take charge at Cumberland League Hensingham.

Last updated 25 January 2013
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Tri-Counties matches postponed

Sunday's rugby league Tri-Counties matches between Cumbria and Lancashire set for Wath Brow Hornets have been postponed until Sunday, January 27.

Last updated 18 January 2013
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Seeds keeps eye on weather ahead of Whitehaven's planned friendly at Barrow

David Seeds photo Whitehaven coach David Seeds is hoping the icy blast forecast to hit England this weekend by-passes Barrow.

Last updated 18 January 2013
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Lupton will return for Workington Town for cup draw

Peter Lupton photo Workington Town ace Peter Lupton will return to his amateur roots to play his part in the Challenge Cup second round draw at Millom next week.

Last updated 9 January 2013
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Rooney appointed by England after leading Wath Brow to glory

af wath 81 Ian Rooney has been named new head coach of the English Lions – just weeks after steering Wath Brow Hornets to the pinnacle of the amateur game.

Last updated 8 January 2013
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Ex-Kells star Jordan snapped up by Warrington Wolves

af jordan 2112 1 EX-KELLS amateur starlet Jordan Burns has been tipped for the top after joining Warrington Wolves’ talent-laden junior set-up.

Last updated 22 December 2012
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Former Seaton ARL boss returns to refereeing

Colin Armstrong photo Ex-Workington Town skipper Colin “Buck” Armstrong is to return to refereeing after stepping down as boss of Cumberland League Seaton Rangers.

Last updated 20 December 2012
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Ex-Workington Town ace facing shoulder surgery decision

Jack Pedley photo Ex-Workington Town starlet Jack Pedley’s career could be over at 23.

Last updated 19 December 2012
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West Cumbrian teens get BARLA Lions nod for Germany tour

Theerapol Ritson photo Four west Cumbrian teenagers have been named in the BARLA Emerging Lions squad to tour Germany next June.

Last updated 12 December 2012
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Glasson coach fancies their chances against champions Kells in cup final

League champs Kells will face a rejuvenated Glasson when they clash in the BARLA Cumbria County Cup final on Saturday (2pm).

Last updated 12 December 2012
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West Cumbrian rugby trio get England call-ups

Tom Walker photo Three of west Cumbria’s brightest young prospects have been given the nod by England coach Dave Elliott.

Last updated 11 December 2012
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Kells A see off Flimby to lift Dale Campbell-Savours Cup

Kells cup winners photo For the second weekend in a row, Kells A overcame league winners Flimby to lift silverware.

Last updated 10 December 2012
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Summer rugby is way forward, says Distington coach

Gary Hewer photo Trophy-winning Distington boss Gary Hewer is confident that retaining summer rugby is the right move for the Cumberland League.

Last updated 7 December 2012
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Cumberland League backs summer rugby after trial

Summer rugby is here to stay after Cumberland League clubs gave the switch a massive vote of confidence.

Last updated 7 December 2012
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Wath Brow ace Karl Dixon must step up his game next season - coach

Karl Dixon photo Teenage prodigy Karl Dixon must step up his game again next season after carrying off the amateur sport’s top individual honour.

Last updated 6 December 2012
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Cumbrian sides will push up standard in RL Championship, says Swinton boss

Steve McCormack photo The promoted Cumbrian clubs will improve the playing standard in the Championship next term, reckons ex-Recre boss Steve McCormack.

Last updated 5 December 2012
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Cumbria's Tri Series decider with Lancashire put back to January

Cumbria's hopes of retaining the BARLA Counties Open Age Tri Series this weekend has been dashed after their home decider against Lancashire was called off for a second time.

Last updated 5 December 2012
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