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CARL secretary John Pattinson dies on holiday

Cumbria's rugby league community was in mourning today following the sudden death of Maryport’s John Pattinson while on holiday in Australia.

Last updated 3 November 2011
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Rest assured Sheffield – there’ll be no replay

Bramall Lane can rest easy. There’s more chance of Sheffield’s proud football clubs United and Wednesday merging than the Steel City being needed for a Challenge Cup final replay.

Last updated 26 August 2011
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What a pity our stars won’t be playing in Super League for a west Cumbria outfit

In three or four years’ time I hope to see Tom Walker and Jamie Doran plying their trade in Super League. The only downside is that they are unlikely to be playing in the colours of west Cumbria.

Last updated 5 August 2011
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Let the Crusaders debacle be a lesson

The Crusades to the Holy Land in days of old often proved less than successful. And the Crusaders’ search for security in the Promised Land of Super League this week also ended in failure.

Last updated 29 July 2011
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Can Workington Town and Whitehaven last the distance?

The fate of Whitehaven and Workington Town’s promotion bids may not be decided within 300 miles of our west Cumbrian outpost.

Last updated 15 July 2011
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I’m glad all over that Dave Clark is back

Barrow Raiders have used more coaches than National Express over recent seasons, but this week a familiar face may finally have given the ambitious Cumbrians the stability they need.

Last updated 8 July 2011
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World Cup bid puzzle must be addressed

I’m strongly backing the bid to bring to bring a RL World Cup match to west Cumbria in 2013 – it’s just that I’m no longer sure which bid I am supposed to be supporting.

Last updated 1 July 2011
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Could this be the new era for rugby league?

It is billed as an International Origin Match and tonight’s inaugural clash between England and the Exiles at Headingley could turn in to the mid-season highlight of our domestic game.

Last updated 10 June 2011
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Kyle Amor’s ready to step up with Leeds Rhinos

The countdown to the announcement of which Super League club faces relegation to the Championship is on – and Wakefield’s John Kear sounds a concerned man.

Last updated 3 June 2011
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Workington Town's Bowden is right to rave about Armitstead

Full marks to Workington Town for the signing of classy Aussie Dave Armitstead.

Last updated 27 May 2011
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Workington Town put faith in fan power

Full marks to Workington Town for keeping fans informed of the latest ambitious plans for the club.

Last updated 13 May 2011
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Rochdale Hornets cannot be ruled of Championship title race

Unbeaten Swinton Lions are the pick of many neutrals to roar to the Championship One title, while Keighley, Whitehaven and Workington Town could all be in the shake-up.

Last updated 6 May 2011
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Teamwork is the way forward for old local rivals

A little co-operation goes a long way in west Cumbrian rugby league. While Workington Town and Whitehaven are both likely to be in the running for Championship One honours this term, neither is so strong that they could not do with a touch of help from the other.

Last updated 8 April 2011
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