Rugby league round-up
Super League star Ewan Dowes set to don Cumbria shirt
Cumbrian blockbuster Ewan Dowes will line up against England after all at Whitehaven next month following a mix-up over his selection.
Last updated 9 September 2010
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Cumberland League is not two-horse race
Seaton spokesman Paul Hodgson hailed the signings of Great Britain amateur international Kevin Thompson and big brother Martin – but played down claims that the Cumberland League title race is already a two-club tussle.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Egremont Rangers chairman quits to concentrate on coaching role
John Brocklebank is to relinquish the chairman’s role at Egremont Rangers to take charge of the club’s National Conference campaign.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Blackpool are 'dark horses' for Grand Final crown, says Workington Town coach
Oldham are the bookies favourites to lift the Championship One Grand Final crown this season and join Hunslet Hawks in the flight above next season – but Workington Town boss Martin Oglanby says he would not bet against Blackpool.
Last updated 8 September 2010
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Amateur stars get chance to shine for Cumbria
West Cumbria’s brightest amateur prospects will stake their claims for county championship honours in two trial games.
Last updated 7 September 2010
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Martin grabs hat-trick as west Cumbria cruise to victory
Champions West Cumbria Under-18s launched the defence of their Gillette National Youth League title with a superb 44-12 win over Leigh East at Whitehaven’s Recreation Ground.
Last updated 7 September 2010
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Hat-trick for Callum Phillips as Seaton run riot
Seaton 50 Hensingham 6: A hat-trick from Seaton’s Callum Phillips saw the village side overcome opponents Hensingham with ease and rack up half-a-century of points in the process.
Last updated 6 September 2010
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Egremont get off to flying against Crosfields
Crosfields 32 Egremont Rangers 38: Egremont Rangers got their National Conference League campaign off to a great start with a victory on the road at Crosfields.
Last updated 6 September 2010
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Heartfelt tributes to Egremont Rangers’ favourite
Egremont Rangers boss John Brocklebank has paid a touching tribute to well-known club favourite Francis ‘Tank’ Stainton who has passed away.
Last updated 6 September 2010
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Wath Brow lose as Teare sent off after 73 seconds
Leigh East 34 Wath Brow Hornets 10: Wath Brow Hornets did not get off on the best foot in this Conference League Premier Division clash – after having forward Scott Teare sent off after just 73 seconds of the game.
Last updated 6 September 2010
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Salterbeck hammer Great Clifton
Dave Watson blasted five tries as Salterbeck Storm dispatched Great Clifton 54-18 in Cumberland League Division Two action last night. Dan Riddick added another two in the comfortable win.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Cumbria squad coming together in memory of shootings victim Garry Purdham
Fourteen players from Garry Purdham’s three clubs will turn out in his honour for Cumbria against England next month.
Last updated 1 September 2010
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Support for Garry Purdham family 'just amazing'
Organisers have been overwhelmed at the support from across the country after the massive effort to raise funds for the family of former Whitehaven and Workington Town forward Garry Purdham was given a national TV airing.
Last updated 31 August 2010
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Voice of rugby Stevo to referee in Egremont
Voice of rugby league Mike ‘Stevo’ Stephenson expects his share of boos when he takes up the whistle for today’s Mitie Challenge in Egremont – and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Last updated 30 August 2010
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Egremont Hornets formed to face champions Hunslet
West Cumbria’s two National Conference clubs will combine for an emotional one-off clash on Bank Holiday Monday.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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West Cumbria kids set to face seven new youth league teams
Champions West Cumbria Under-18s will face fresh challenges when they launch the defence of their Gillette National Youth League title with seven new teams entering the fray.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Award for Cumbrian Super League star Shaun Lunt
West Cumbrian Super League star Shaun Lunt has been rewarded for his efforts in the community at the Huddersfield Giants annual awards.
Last updated 26 August 2010
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Whitehaven kids get tips from ex-GB international Vince Gribbin
St Benedict's old boy Vince Gribbin has been passing on tips to the new generation ahead of their Carnegie Champion Schools Final at Uxbridge tomorrow.
Last updated 26 August 2010
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Champions Kells come from behind to win league opener
Kells kicked off the defence of their Iggesund Cumberland League crown with an opening victory over Wath Brow.
Last updated 26 August 2010
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West Cumbrian quartet fired up for BARLA clash against Political Animals
Four West Cumbrians will represent the area in a BARLA Chairman’s Select XIII as they take on the might of the Houses of Parliament on Friday.
Last updated 25 August 2010
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