Inside RU

Now let’s get the Whitehaven stadium facts straight

Death and taxes are the only things certain in life, so they say. So when you hear that the new super stadium for Whitehaven is certain to proceed I’d urge a little caution.

Last updated 15 January 2010
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Aspatria looking for that silver lining

TIME was when Aspatria ruled the roost as far as the Cumbria Cup was concerned.

Last updated 24 April 2008
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Black Reds raised the profile of Cumbrian rugby

ASPATRIA and Wigton have been fierce rugby union rivals for years – probably 125 if events of this week-end are any guide.

Last updated 17 April 2008
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If you want to play for kicks, don’t join the Cumbrian Rams

The Cumbrian Rams have been proving for over 30 years that there’s plenty of rugby life left after the serious stuff has been kicked into touch!

Last updated 10 April 2008
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Twickenham agony for Queen Elizabeth heroes

PENRITH’s Queen Elizabeth Grammar School came agonisingly close to snatching the Daily Mail Under-18 Schools Vase at Twickenham before going down 14-13 to Sussex Downs College.

Last updated 9 April 2008
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Jackie Moffat always knew how many pints were drunk and how many teeth were lost in scrum

IN 1823, during a game of soccer at Rugby School , 16-year-old William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it towards his opponents' goal line.

Last updated 27 March 2008
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