Rugby union round-up

LSH relieved to hear the final whistle at Carlisle

af st hel 109 2 CARLISLE resumed their North One West programme at Warwick Road after an encouraging opening day win at Rochdale.

Last updated 10 September 2012
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St Benedict’s are on a mission

af greg smith 89 ST BENEDICT’S have had a traumatic start to the new season after a promising 2011/12.

Last updated 7 September 2012
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Nathan joins Elite

af nathan 69 3 CARLISLE teenager Nathan Morris is celebrating a call-up to England’s Under-20 Elite Player squad.

Last updated 6 September 2012
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Lions legend can make Joe roar again

af joe graham 59 1 CUMBRIAN hooker Joe Graham has been challenged to prove he can be a Premiership star again under the guidance of British and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan.

Last updated 6 September 2012
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Cumbria’s roll of honour

af han2 ROB Miller is tipped to become the next Cumbrian to follow in the footsteps of David Pears, Steven Hanley, Steve Borthwick and Mark Cueto and pull on a Red Rose shirt.

Last updated 4 September 2012
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New boys Crusaders find it tough against the Tigers

IN THE new-look Cumbria League Carlisle Crusaders made their debut and were a bit unlucky to lose 17-13 at home to Silloth Tigers.

Last updated 4 September 2012
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Penrith’s Park strife

af hawley 49 PENRITH made a largely disappointing start to the new season in National Three North after they gifted newly promoted Percy Park a healthy lead.

Last updated 4 September 2012
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Historic start for Keswick

FOR the first time at North Lancs Cumbria League level Keswick won their opening game.

Last updated 4 September 2012
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Carlisle fly out of blocks with bonus point victory

CARLISLE started their new campaign in North One West with a bang, recording a 26-7 bonus-point victory at Rochdale.

Last updated 4 September 2012
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Wigton send out an early-season warning

mbcallum1 WIGTON made the best possible start to their North Lancs Cumbria season with an emphatic 51-17 win over local rivals Aspatria.

Last updated 3 September 2012
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Borthwick challenges his team to go for title glory

sm stephenborthwick CARLISLE rugby star Steve Borthwick has his sights set on further glories when the new Aviva Premiership season kicks off tomorrow.

Last updated 31 August 2012
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Ex-Workington Town player set for RU test with Wigton

Peter Dobson photo Former Workington Town forward Peter Dobson is set for a baptism of fire tomorrow at the 15-a-side code.

Last updated 31 August 2012
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Workington squeeze past Egremont in Cumbria Cup

Bede O’Connor photo Workington just squeezed past a doughty and spirited Egremont side, beating them 12-10 in their Cumbria Cup tie.

Last updated 27 August 2012
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Wedding forces Upper Eden to concede Cumbria Cup match

Upper Eden have conceded their scheduled Cumbria Cup game against Kirkby Lonsdale tomorrow.

Last updated 24 August 2012
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Cumbrian rugby union star eyeing place in England Saxons squad

Will Addison saw how the London Olympics lit up the entire nation and turned Team GB stars into household names.

Last updated 22 August 2012
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Tynedale romp to victory against Wigton in friendly

David Hanabury photo Wigton and Tynedale went into their pre-season fixture at Lowmoor Road with what might be called “mixed” teams.

Last updated 21 August 2012
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Aspatria on verge of signing South African prop

Aspatria are set to sign a South African prop forward for their return to the North Lancs Cumbria League.

Last updated 17 August 2012
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Boss Stuart Lancaster wants England RU in world top two

Stuart Lancaster photo England Cumbrian head coach Stuart Lancaster has challenged his Red Rose stars to secure a top two place in the world rankings by the end of next year.