Workington Town

ACTION: Shackley played for Haven and Town. Picture: Jim Davies

Former West Cumbrian rugby star banned from sport after failed drugs test
FORMER Workington Town player and Whitehaven captain Marc Shackley has been banned from Rugby League for four years, just nine months after he retired through injury.

Derwent Park in Workington. Picture: Tom Kay

AS IT HAPPENED: Workington Town prevail over London Broncos at Derwent Park

SIGNED: Connor and Curt Davies with head coach Chris Thorman PIC: Gary Mckeating

Workington Town 'delighted' to announce two new signings for the rest of season

RETURN: Hanley Dawson PIC: Ben Challis

Dawson thanks clubs for 'the memories' as he returns to the community game

Dave Eccleston (pictured with Whitehaven RLFC head coach Jonty Gorley) was among Haven's scorers against Town in the Easter Sunday derby, Aptil 17 2022

Haven win the bragging rights in a tight Town derby

Carl Forber scored a try and kicked three conversions for Town. Pictures: Ben Challis Sport Photography

Town outdone by York’s first-half masterclass

SUPPORT: Beth Dixon buys two tickets from Scott Graham, Derwent Park Supporters Club.

Supporters clubs 'get behind their town' with amazing prize draw and events

Tributes to rugby league legend who starred for Workington Town and Barrow

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 17/01/2022 - Rugby League - Rugby League Championship Launch 2022 - LNER Community Stadium, York, England - Workington's Alex Young & Whitehaven's Ryan King promoting their Betfred Summer Bash fixture.

Third derby day on the cards as Championship Summer Bash details announced

New rugby club chairman says that he 'doesn't underestimate the challenge'

New rugby club chairman says that he 'doesn't underestimate the challenge'

PIC: Ben Challis

Top five times to be a Workington Town fan in 2021

Town chairman Les Smallwood steps down from his position at the rugby club

Town chairman Les Smallwood steps down from his position at the rugby club

LEAVING: Blain Marwood Picture: Ben Challis

Youngster Marwood exits Town to return to community game

Stephen Holgate, pictured after joining Wigan in 1997

'Rest in peace marra' - rugby club's tribute after death of star, 49

Haven and Town fixtures announced for new sason

Haven and Town fixtures announced for new season

SIGNED: Wath Brow’s Curtis Teare is one of three new faces at Derwent Park as Chris Thorman shapes his squad for the Championship MIKE MCKENZIE

Town step up recruitment drive by swooping for top Cumbrian amateur

TROPHIES: Brad Holroyd (left) and Conor Fitzsimmons

Town's rugby promotion heroes are toasted at presentation night

CELEBRATE: It was a season to remember for Workington Town fans Picture: Ben Challis

Vote for your Workington Town player of the year

COACHING: Workington Town captain Jamie Doran with Workington Academy pupils who have been learning the fundamentals of rugby league

'Sporting hero' Jamie Doran helps pupils refine rugby skills

Carl Forber's try gave Town an 18-6 lead. Picture: Ben Challis

'For the fans' - Promotion-worthy Town in command from the off

Workington Town boss Chris Thorman - Picture: Gary McKeating

Town ready 'to give a performance' in this weekend's big final

HISTORIC: Cec with his Workington team mates

'His story continues to inspire' - Hero deemed 'remarkable' by top university

Workington celebrate Carl Forber's winning kick (ben Challis)

Forber's boot seals golden point play-off victory for Workington Town

NOMINATED: Gary Charlton and Chris Thorman have been rcognised for their efforts

Cumbrian coaches nominated for rugby league manager of the year

Workington RLFC Head Coach Chris Thorman

Play-Off fixtures for Workington Town announced in League 1

COACH: Workington Town's Chris Thorman. Picture: Gary McKeating

Town finish regular season with defeat

Carl Forber went over the 2,000 points mark for Town in London - Picture: Gary McKeating

Town keep their promotion dreams alive with victory in capital

Good day for west Cumbrian sports teams

Good day for west Cumbrian sports teams

Keith Irving - obit

Tributes to talented sportsman and former Haven chairman

milestone: Carl Forber scored his 1,000th goal on the hooter
Picture: Gary McKeating

Town's Forber clocks up 1,000th career goal

Rugby league approaches a “make or break” moment says Whitehaven RL CEO

Rugby league approaches a “make or break” moment says Whitehaven RL CEO

Upcoming Town match postponed as players test positive for coronavirus

Upcoming Town match postponed as players test positive for coronavirus

FRUSTRATED: Chris Thorman Picture: Ben Challis

Thorman admits 'We make it so difficult for ourselves'

DELIGHT: Carl Forber runs in to score the winning try for Town as the hooter sounds Picture: Gary McKeating

A last-gasp Forber try snatches Town victory

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Matty Henson praised for instant impact at Workington Town

Town’s head coach looks ahead to Sunday’s game Picture: Ben Challis

Town Boss thinks there's 'still a bit of work to do' ahead of Sunday.

STAND: Workington pile in for the tackle against Keighley

Thorman still looking to get better despite Cougars win

Workington Town boss Chris Thorman - Picture: Gary McKeating

Town set to face promotion hopefuls Keighley

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‘It's about how we handle the blips’ – Chris Thorman

CAINE BARNES: Carried defenders over the line with him. Picture: Gary McKeating

Defeat by just a hair’s breadth for Workington

Workington Town boss Chris Thorman - Picture: Gary McKeating

Town sweat on injuries - but others could return

Workington Town celebrate the win (Ben Challis)

Holroyd hat-trick seals Town’s convincing win

Workington Town have loaned Joe Brown from Newcastle Thunder. Picture: Gary McKeating

Town add veteran Brown on one-month loan from Newcastle

Matty Henson scores for Workington - Picture: Gary McKeating

Henson's delight after dream Town start

PLATFORM: Jamie Doran opened the scoring for Workington Town

Workington Town enjoy another trip to South Leeds

READY: Town coach Chris Thorman is raring to go for the league opener against Hunslet Picture Gary McKeating

Thorman: ‘We need to bring our A-game’

Jordan O'Leary - Pic Gary McKeating

'Six of the best' – Workington Town snap up county amateurs

LEADERS: From left to right, Stevie Scholey, Jamie Doran and Dec O’Donnell at Workington Town Picture: Gary McKeating

'I was over the moon' – Doran to lead Town from the front

Jamie Doran (centre) signs a new deal to keep him at Workington Town until 2024, watched by Neil Frazer and Chris Thorman Picture: Gary McKeating

'It was a no-brainer to re-sign' – Doran re-signs for three more years at Town

STAYING: Stevie Scholey has agreed a contract extension with Workington Town Picture: Gary McKeating

'He's been a model of consistency' – Scholey agrees new deal with Workington Town

COMPETITIVE: Town returned to action against Barrow Picture: Ben Challis

Valiant effort from Chris Thorman’s squad in an all-Cumbrian thriller

“It was important to get this decision out the way now and get it sorted, sign on the dotted line now and focus on what we need to focus on, that’s being ultra competitive.”
Pic: Gary McKeating

Chris Thorman on his future with Workington Town

COMMITTED: Chris Thorman has extended his stay at Workington Town until the end of 2024
Photo: Ben Challis

'Unfinished business' - head coach extends his contract

All systems go at Town ahead of rugby’s return

All systems go at Town ahead of rugby’s return