RL round-up
Cumbrians Lofthouse and Farrer named in BARLA GB test squad
Published 1 July 2009
Two West Cumbrians will line up for the final match of the BARLA GB Lions South Pacific tour this afternoon.
Magic display from Wizards condemns Carlisle Centurions to big defeat
Published 1 July 2009
Under-strength Carlisle Centurions went down 78-20 against Warrington Wizards, who returned to winning ways after a couple of uncharacteristic defeats.
Cumbrian trio help GB go close to beating Fiji Bati
Published 30 June 2009
Three West Cumbrians played their part in what was nearly a big upset by the touring BARLA Great Britain Lions.
Cumbrian RL star Rob Purdham in blood clot scare
Published 30 June 2009
Cumbrian World Cup star Rob Purdham is counting his blessings that he faces only six weeks out of action – after a blood clot threatened to end his career.
Cumbrian coach Irving quits London Skolars
Published 25 June 2009
Cumbrian coach Callum Irving has quit pro RL strugglers London Skolars.
Wath Brow youngster selected for GB Lions tour to Australia
Published 24 June 2009
Wath Brow starlet Glenn Riley has been selected to represent Great Britain Community Lions Under-18s on the summer tour to Australia – and Hornets coach Ian Rudd reckons it will not be the last honour bestowed on the top prospect.
Double awards win for Seaton prop McGlasson
Published 24 June 2009
Andy McGlasson was top of the props after scooping two major awards at Cumberland League Seaton’s presentation night.
BARLA tourists lose to Toa Samoa despite late effort by Kells' Lofthouse
Published 22 June 2009
Gary Charlton was left to rue missed chances as the BARLA Great Britain tourists went down to a 20-16 defeat against Toa Samoa in front of a 4,000-strong crowd.
Egremont ace's run-away try seals win for BARLA
Published 19 June 2009
Egremont full-back Rhys Davies produced a scintillating length-of-the-field try in BARLA Great Britain Under-23s hard-fought win in the opening game of their Ukrainian tour.
Former Cumbrian amateur staying with Huddersfield Giants
Published 19 June 2009
Ex-Hensingham amateur Lee Mossop is staying with Huddersfield Giants – for the moment at least.
Paul Taylor returns to Wath Brow as a coach
Published 19 June 2009
POPULAR ex-Wath Brow conditioner Paul Taylor has returned to his home-town club – as a coach.
Cumbrian rugby league stalwart honoured for services to game
Published 18 June 2009
Hensingham stalwart Ian Kirkup has been honoured for his lifetime commitment to rugby league.
Egremont's Farrer set for first start with BARLA tourists
Published 17 June 2009
EGREMONT captain Richard Farrer will get his first start on the BARLA GB South Pacific tour tonight.
Vice-captaincy honour as Rhys jets off to the Ukraine
Published 17 June 2009
EGREMONT’S Rhys Davies has been named as BARLA Great Britain under-23 vice-captain for their current Ukraine tour.
Thumping can yet inspire Centurions
Published 17 June 2009
CHAIRMAN Alan Tucker hopes Carlisle Centurions’ 17-try thumping by league leaders Bramley Buffaloes at the weekend marks a turning point for the amateur club – as it was for his former club 23 years ago.
Hornets’ Pettitt on a high with Eagles
Published 17 June 2009
WATH Brow Hornets forward Dave Pettitt will become the first-ever vice-captain of the National Conference Eagles this Friday night.
Former Workington Town stars to play for New Zealand at Maryport
Published 16 June 2009
Two former Workington Town legends will line up with some major international names at Maryport this weekend for a New Zealand Select.
Cumbria ARL stars shine on live Tongan TV
Published 15 June 2009
Two tries for Seaton’s Richard George and one from Kells’ Scott Lofthouse helped lead BARLA Great Britain to their opening tour victory in Tonga.
Hewer steps down as Distington coach
Published 12 June 2009
Gary Hewer has stepped down as Distington coach after leading the club to the most successful season in its history.
Broughton Red Rose planning 125th birthday party
Published 10 June 2009
Broughton Red Rose are celebrating 125 years of rugby in the village this coming season.
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