Rugby union round-up

Victory for Carlisle as tie beats the weather

Rugby union action photo Carlisle continued their excellent start to the new season with a 30-15 win at Widnes in North One West.

Last updated 16 October 2012
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St Benedict’s record excellent win at Didsbury

St Benedict's collected an excellent 28-8 win at Didsbury Toc H in North Lancs Cumbria.

Last updated 16 October 2012
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Penrith beat Bradford & Bingley in incident packed game

Penrith RU action photo Winters Park hosted a crazy rollercoaster of a game in National Three North as Penrith and Bradford & Bingley shared 99 points.

Last updated 16 October 2012
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Manihera the key as Wigton beat Aldwinians

Rugby union action photo Aldwinians proved a tough nut to crack for Wigton in North Lancs Cumbria, although the final scoreline of 28-14 was a fair reflection of the game.

Last updated 15 October 2012
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Wigton maintain winning ways after overcoming toughest test yet

Wigton – after coming through their biggest Cumbrian test so far – face a different challenge from a leading Lancashire side tomorrow.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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Aspatria draw but go through in Cumbria Cup

A draw at home to St Benedict’s was a disappointing league result for Aspatria last weekend.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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Cumbrian RU ace James Tincknell eyeing return to top flight

James Tincknell photo Cumbrian rugby star James Tincknell wants a Premiership recall after rediscovering form and confidence following his return from the life-threatening injuries he suffered in a horrific road smash.

Last updated 10 October 2012
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Under-strength Silloth Tigers battle in vain at Windermere

A depleted Silloth Tigers went down 10-5 at Windermere, their first defeat in the Cumbria League.

Last updated 9 October 2012
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Penrith brought back down to earth by league leaders Harrogate

Rugby union photo After the excitement of the previous week, when Penrith won their Cumbrian derby against Kendal, they travelled in National Three North to Harrogate.

Last updated 9 October 2012
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Workington run in 12 tries against Egremont

Workington bounced back from their away day blues with a comprehensive 12-try demolition job at The Ellis as they coasted to an 80-10 romp against basement club Egremont.

Last updated 9 October 2012
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All-Cumbria ties top weekend rugby union fixtures

Three all-Cumbrian affairs head the list of matches which take the eye from tomorrow’s league programme.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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RU flanker hoping good display against London Scottish will ignite pro career

Gary Graham photo Carlisle electrician Gary Graham hopes a livewire display against London Scottish will help propel him closer to his dream of a professional deal.

Last updated 4 October 2012
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Penrith A put the brakes on Silloth run

Silloth 3 Penrith A 3: Following three successive away wins in the Cumbria League, Silloth had high hopes of continuing their run when they played their first home game at the Jim Brough Rugby Park.

Last updated 1 October 2012
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Keswick host Wigton in match of the weekend

Keswick will stage Cumbria rugby union’s match of the day tomorrow as they host Wigton at Davidson Park.

Last updated 21 September 2012
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Andrew Lightfoot seals bonus point for Silloth Tigers

Andrew Lightfoot photo Silloth Tigers secured their second consecutive Cumbria League away win with an impressive 31-11 victory at Kendal A.

Last updated 18 September 2012
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Wigton pile on the points against Egremont

Wigton maintained their high-scoring start to the season with a 67-7 win over Egremont at a breezy Lowmoor Road.

Last updated 18 September 2012
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Second-half display sees Carlisle power to victory

Carlisle raced to another bonus-point away victory in their North One West Cumbrian derby at Kirkby Lonsdale.

Last updated 18 September 2012
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Penrith scrape home against Billingham to record first win

Penrith kick-started their season in National Three North with a slender 14-13 home win over Billingham.

Last updated 18 September 2012
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If I hit home nations for Six, I can take on world

af morris 119 TEEN hooker Nathan Morris is determined to pin down a place in the England Under-20 line-up – and help them to Six Nations glory.

Last updated 11 September 2012
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Workington take the honours after digging deep to overcome Aspatria in close-fought encounter

af Alexander Bainbridge 119 WORKINGTON registered their first league win of the season as they overcome Aspatria 20-6 in a hard fought North Lancs Cumbria encounter at The Ellis.