Rugby league round-up

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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Champions Hunslet extend season to play game in memory of Garry Purdham

Champions Hunslet are happy to extend their successful season by one more game – in honour of Garry Purdham.

Last updated 25 August 2010
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Late tries earn Seaton share of the spoils against Kells A

Two tries in the dying minutes allowed Seaton to get a share of the spoils against Kells A in an opening night Iggesund Cumberland ARL cracker.

Last updated 25 August 2010
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Seaton draft in three ex-pros for new Cumberland League campaign

Seaton will have three new ex-pros in their ranks this term as they bid to regain the Cumberland League title from Kells.

Last updated 25 August 2010
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Lowca youngsters given top four target

Lowca coach Lee Allen is hoping his team of youngsters can strut their stuff in this season’s Iggesund Cumberland League second division and claim a top-four finish at the end of the term.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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Hensingham boss wary of Elbra threat in league opener

New Hensingham coach Jon Roper has warned not to underestimate rejuvenated Ellenborough in tomorrow night’s Cumberland League Division One opener.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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RL legends beat Wath Brow in Cumbria shootings fund-raiser

Wath Brow Hornets BARLA International XIII 16 Steve Prescott Legends 36: Rugby league legends from far and wide descended on Wath Brow at the weekend for a fund raising clash in aid of the Copeland Tragedy Fund.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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Saints star Ade Gardner confirms Garry Purdham memorial slot

St Helens winger Ade Gardner has announced his intention to play for Cumbria against in the Garry Purdham Memorial game in October.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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St Helens RL legend Paul Sculthorpe returns at Wath Brow

St Helens legend Paul Sculthorpe will lace up his boots at Wath Brow on Sunday for the first time outdoors since suffering a career-ending injury in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley in 2008.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Carlisle Rugby League fun day cancelled

A Rugby League fun day planned for Saturday, 21 August at Gilford Park, Carlisle has been cancelled.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Under-18s ready for defence

WEST Cumbria Under-18s will launch the defence of their Gillette National Youth title in a truncated campaign next month – ahead of a landmark switch to summer.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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