Rugby union round-up

Ledingham back from Germany to push for Wigton shirt

Alistair Ledingham has been playing football in Germany for the most part of a year, and hasn’t had a game of rugby for close on 15 months.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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Stand-off David Hanabury opts to stay with relegated Wigton

David Hanabury photo Wigton stand-off David Hanabury has handed the club a major boost by opting to stay at Lowmoor Road.

Last updated 24 July 2012
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Penrith rugby man has scored 499 tries and, aged 44, he’s out for more

Terry Balmer photo At an age when most men are happy to put their feet up at weekends, Penrith rugby stalwart Terry Balmer is still playing week in, week out – aged 44.

Last updated 13 July 2012
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Gary Hewer set for Carlisle RU coaching challenge

Gary Hewer photo Gary Hewer, better-known for his coaching and development work in rugby league, is set on winning his spurs at the 15-a-side code.

Last updated 13 July 2012
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England Saxons selection a huge boost for Cumbria's Rob Miller

Rob Miller photo Rob Miller has set his sights on playing in the 2015 Rugby World Cup after being named in the England Saxons squad.

Last updated 12 July 2012
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Cumbria's Rob Miller selected for England Saxons squad

Rob Miller photo Cumbrian rugby star Rob Miller has taken another step towards winning an England cap after being named in the Saxons squad for next season.

Last updated 6 July 2012
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Brother and sister make Carlisle Rugby Club captaincy a real family affair

Hannah and Bobby Sherlock photo Carlisle Rugby Club hope to solve the mystery of how to win matches – by appointing two Sherlocks as captain.

Last updated 29 June 2012
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North Cumbrian rugby ace pens new deal with Newcastle Falcons

Joe Graham photo Cumbrian hooker Joe Graham hopes former England and British Lions legend Dean Richards will help turn him into an Aviva Premiership star.

Last updated 28 June 2012
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Cumbrian rugby star's boost for cancer patients

Rob Miller photo Cumbrian full-back Rob Miller has given cancer patients a boost after being named the Aviva Premiership player of the month in April.

Last updated 22 June 2012
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Success for Hughes at Carlisle RU awards night

Tim Hughes photo Tim Hughes won the two big awards at Carlisle RUFC’s awards night.

Last updated 22 June 2012
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Penrith RU appoint Steven Wood as captain

Steven Wood photo Penrith's preparations for the coming season are moving apace with the appointment of a new captain.

Last updated 15 June 2012
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Cumbrian Nathan Morris on England bench to face South Africa

Nathan Morris photo Wasps' Cumbrian hooker Nathan Morris is on the bench tonight for England Under-20s IRB Junior World Championship final Pool B clash against hosts South Africa.

Last updated 12 June 2012
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Wigton v Aspatria in North Lancs Cumbria league opener

Nigel Beaty photo Wigton and Aspatria, relegated together from North One West last season, will meet in a tasty start to the 2012-13 campaign on September 1.

Last updated 12 June 2012
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Penrith mean business as coach Beaty returns

Nigel Beaty photo Nigel Beaty is back at Penrith in a new role as director of rugby for the 2012-13 season.

Last updated 5 June 2012
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Injury scare as Cumbrian Phil Dowson stretchered off for England

England are optimistic Phil Dowson will be fit to fly to Johannesburg for the tour of South Africa despite being stretchered off in the 57-26 victory over the Barbarians at Twickenham.

Last updated 28 May 2012
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Son follows dad into Scotland rugby shirt

Gary Graham photo Gary Graham never needs to look very far for advice as he takes the first steps towards his dream of playing rugby for Scotland.

Last updated 25 May 2012
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Cumbrian Phil Dowson given the nod to lead England

Former Wigton schoolboy Phil Dowson will captain England against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Cumbrian rugby star Nathan Morris set for biggest exam so far

Nathan Morris photo While most students can look forward to letting their hair down once they’ve finished their studies, Nathan Morris will sit a geography exam in the morning and then fly off to South Africa that night for the biggest test of his rugby career.

Last updated 22 May 2012
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Cumbria's Twickenham hopes dashed again by Surrey

Rugby union photo Cumbria 20 Surrey 37: Cumbria’s bid for a Twickenham return after winning the County Championship Shield in 1997 faltered for the second year in a row at the semi-final stage and against Surrey.