Rugby league round-up

Wath Brow Hornet's star to skipper English Lions against Australians

Wath Brow photo Karl Dixon will complete an astonishing few weeks for the Wath Brow starlet tomorrow when he captains the English Lions Under-18s for their clash with the Australian Institute of Sport at Heworth, York.

Last updated 4 December 2012
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Distington and Kells A celebrate play-offs success

Rugby play off final photo Kells were denied a play-off double at the weekend as Distington took on the role of party-poopers.

Last updated 3 December 2012
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National awards joy for Egremont Rangers father and son

Brocklebanks photo Teamwork is key to the success of Egremont Rangers but the club’s promotion feat also reflects some outstanding individual achievements.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Wath Brow’s Karl Dixon wins top player award

Wath Brow photo Wath Brow Hornets’ Karl Dixon has scooped one of the top amateur accolades in the country by picking up the League Weekly Premier Division player-of-the-year award.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Flimby eyeing first major trophy in 14 years

Flimby are chasing their first major trophy for 14 years tomorrow when they take on Kells A.

Last updated 23 November 2012
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Cumbria's County Championship decider called off

Cumbria's County Championship decider against Lancashire at Wath Brow Rugby League Club on Sunday has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Last updated 23 November 2012
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Distington set up play-off final date with Kells

Tyrone Dalton photo Distington will be able to try once more against Kells after winning through to Iggesund Cumberland ARL’s First Division play-off final.

Last updated 19 November 2012
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Veteran Leroy Joe provides inspiration for Wath Brow Hornets cup triumph

Wath Brow Grand Final photo Inspirational veteran Leroy Joe generously shared the plaudits after guiding Wath Brow Hornets to their first National Conference League Grand Final win against Hull-based Myton yesterday.

Last updated 19 November 2012
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Wath Brow Hornets crowned best amateur RL club in the land

Karl Dixon photo Wath Brow 22 Myton 6: Mighty Wath Brow were yesterday crowned the top amateur rugby league club in the land after a gutsy performance against a Myton side that made them battle all the way.

Last updated 19 November 2012
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Business as usual for Wath Brow

leeroyjoee Ian Rooney has maintained business as usual ahead of Wath Brow’s biggest game for years at Widnes tomorrow (2.30pm).

Last updated 17 November 2012
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Wath Brow stars to miss out for Cumbria

Richard Huby photo Cumbria will be without three top Wath Brow stars when they open their defence of the BARLA Counties Tri Series against Yorkshire at Heworth on Sunday.

Last updated 16 November 2012
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New Bradford Bulls deal for ex-Wath Brow youngster James Donaldson

James Donaldson photo Cumbrian forward James Donaldson is planning to put a nightmare season behind him after penning a new one-year deal with Bradford Bulls.

Last updated 15 November 2012
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Egremont want top-half finish in Conference premier division next season

Ambitious Egremont Rangers are aiming for a top-half finish in amateur rugby league’s flagship league next term after securing promotion as champions to the National Conference Premier Division.

Last updated 15 November 2012
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Egremont boss praises Kells after tight Challenge Cup match

Rugby league action photo Egremont Rangers boss John Brocklebank generously paid tribute to beaten rivals Kells after watching his team edge the Challenge Cup First Qualifying Round battle of champions last night.

Last updated 14 November 2012
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Late Ben Walker try seals victory for Egremont

Rugby league action photo Kells 8 Egremont 12: A Ben Walker try three minutes from full-time put Egremont in to the Challenge Cup second qualifying round after a hard-fought derby clash at the Recreation Ground.

Last updated 14 November 2012
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Egremont players up for Kells Challenge Cup test, says Rangers boss

Craig Benson photo The Carnegie Challenge Cup Qualifying Round One battle of the champions at the Recreation Ground tonight (7.30pm) is predicted to attract a bumper four-figure crowd.

Last updated 13 November 2012
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Kells A score 'golden point' to beat Great Clifton in play-off

For the second time this season, an Iggesund Cumberland ARL play-off game went to extra time.

Last updated 12 November 2012
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Egremont Rangers hammer Wigan St Judes to win league title

Egremont champions photo Egremont enjoyed more post-Bonfire Night fireworks at Bleach Green after the Rangers clinched the National Conference First Division title.

Last updated 12 November 2012
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Green light for big west Cumbrian Challenge Cup clash

sm richardfarrer West Cumbria’s big Challenge Cup clash between Kells and Egremont Rangers has been re-arranged for next Tuesday under the floodlights at Whitehaven’s Recreation Ground (7.30pm) – and this time it will definitely go ahead.

Last updated 9 November 2012
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West Cumbrian veteran gets England call to tackle the Bahtats

Veteran rugby league forward Dave Farrell is set for an unexpected return to the England Masters side at 56 after playing his part in a ‘win’ against their Australian counterparts.

Last updated 9 November 2012
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