Eye on the Ball with Alan Irving

The RL needs shaken but not stirred into turmoil

WHILE the Burgess brothers of England – Sam and George – are taking the NRL by storm in Australia, professional rugby league at home is in turmoil over those controversial shake-up proposals.

Last updated 16 May 2013
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Premier and Haven serve up game to remember

JUST as I was becoming a little disenchanted with the Kingstone Press Championship, the Swinton Lions and Whitehaven served up a see-saw televised thriller which had everybody on the edge of their proverbial seats.

Last updated 9 May 2013
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Make it West Cumbria United – for the World Cup at least!

THE Rugby League World Cup in the autumn is intended to give the game in West Cumbria a terrific boost at all levels.

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Blond destroyer wreaks havoc on Haven once more

TRUST Callum Phillips to come up with the coup de grace.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Beware Town, Haven are out to end the hoodoo!

PUT those bragging rights on the back burner.

Last updated 18 April 2013
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Once more unto the breach of a derby fixture with Town

SWEET revenge for Haven or will it be Seventh Heaven for Town? No middle ground here.

Last updated 11 April 2013
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Haven show their steel at last against formidable Sheffield

SO did the truth hurt That Sabbath ‘honesty chat’ Dave Woods had with his red-faced players after Good Friday’s X-rated local derby dumping certainly had the desired effect as Haven dramatically downed high flying Sheffield Eagles restoring pride and self esteem.

Last updated 4 April 2013
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Haven fans hoping for more uppies than downies in derby

WILL the Easter earth shake at Derwent Park?

Last updated 28 March 2013
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Sweet victory but now Haven must face the Fax

HAVEN need a BIG performance on Sunday.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Not a crisis – but fingers crossed for Barrow match

NOT a crisis – not yet anyway. More a question of credibility.

Last updated 14 March 2013
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Will pocket battleship lead Haven to calmer waters?

WINNING is a habit. So is losing. Which is why Whitehaven must focus on ending their losing streak at Hunslet.

Last updated 7 March 2013
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Haven must repair the cracks for Fev test

REPAIR the cracks, plug the gaps.Up the tempo, up the ante.

Last updated 28 February 2013
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Shining a light on the areas where Haven need to work

THERE’S always room for improvement – that’s the old adage regardless of whether a side is good, bad or indifferent.

Last updated 21 February 2013
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McNally’s TV appearance revives some golden memories

WELCOME home Gregg McNally even though you won’t be wearing the chocolate blue and gold.

Last updated 14 February 2013
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Houghton proves to be Haven’s perfect talisman

A TALISMAN according to the dictionary is someone who produces a wonderful effect.

Last updated 7 February 2013
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Recre start to the season but with an international flavour

HAVEN won’t exactly be venturing into the unknown when they start their Championship campaign at home to York on Sunday, but the journey’s going to be an interesting one with several new travellers on board.

Last updated 31 January 2013
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Could lightness of foot be Haven’s secret weapon?

HAVEN should have two of the quickest wingers around in the Championship this season.

Last updated 24 January 2013
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Ice Station Recre recalls warm memories of winter seasons

JESSIE Joe Parker has duly arrived. With any luck it won’t be long before he’s joined by fellow Pacific Islander Rodney Pora.

Last updated 17 January 2013
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It’s all kicking off down under as a Brit wins the Golden Boot

THE Aussies love to condemn the whingeing Poms. Suddenly the boot is on the other foot. Almost literally.

Last updated 10 January 2013
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A welcome start to 2013

MIRROR, mirror on the wall – how will Haven fare in 2013? Not having a crystal ball your guess is as good as mine but I can already see a few reflections not least in the shape of a goodly number of new faces on the playing side and indeed a new head coach (Dave Woods) and assistant (David Seeds).

Last updated 3 January 2013
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