RU round-up
Wetheral teen Shields gets North of England call
Published 3 December 2008
Matthew Shields is dreaming of an international rugby union career – just like his prop idol George Graham.
Johnno: Scotland clash will be out of this World
Published 2 December 2008
GEORGE GRAHAM and Steve Borthwick – who both have city links – could clash in the group stages of the 2011 World Cup.
Askew a concern for ailing Aspatria
Published 28 November 2008
Aspatria will be looking to kick-start their season tomorrow at Pontefract after being dragged into the North Two East basement area.
Lippy’s backing Borthwick to do the business
Published 28 November 2008
RECALLED flanker and former Bath team-mate Michael Lipman has blasted the lack of leadership in the England team and vowed to provide under-pressure captain Steve Borthwick with the right-hand man he needs.
Shaw tells under-fire England skipper Borthwick: Our team is right behind you
Published 28 November 2008
ENGLAND star Simon Shaw last night echoed team manager Martin Johnson’s support of under-pressure Cumbrian captain Steve Borthwick.
Penrith face West Hartlepool test in EDF cup third round
Published 26 November 2008
Penrith have landed another home draw in the third round of the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup.
Training switch fires up Aspatria for derby
Published 21 November 2008
THERE’S a change of routine for Aspatria ahead of their big county derby tomorrow against Penrith.
Workington hat-trick king Hawley is league's top scorer
Published 20 November 2008
Mike Hawley of Workington has been scoring tries for fun this season with three hat-tricks already in his haul of 12 touchdowns.
Workington Zebras ready for Kirkby tester
Published 14 November 2008
Having seen at first-hand the power and potential of leaders Vale of Lune, Workington get ready to take-on second-placed Kirkby Lonsdale tomorrow.
Carlisle set for Pontefract challenge
Published 14 November 2008
Carlisle will go to Pontefract tomorrow in good heart after their exciting 29-26 win over Penrith on Saturday.
Carlisle RU awarded Twickenham honours
Published 13 November 2008
CARLISLE RUFC has been recognised by Twickenham headquarters with a trio of awards.
Whitehaven go top as Millom lose ground after defeat
Published 12 November 2008
Cumbrian RU pair given six week bans
Published 11 November 2008
Two Cumbrian players have been suspended for six weeks following a meeting of the county RFU Discipline Panel.
Workington Zebras aiming to upset unbeaten Vale of Lune
Published 7 November 2008
Workington Zebras face their biggest test to date tomorrow when they tackle unbeaten North Lancs Cumbria League leaders Vale of Lune.
Why Steve Borthwick is the perfect choice for England captain
Published 6 November 2008
STEVE BORTHWICK is not the sort of England captain prone to ranting or banging heads in the dressing room.
