Rugby union round-up

Cumbria's Twickenham hopes dashed again by Surrey

Rugby union photo Cumbria 20 Surrey 37: Cumbria’s bid for a Twickenham return after winning the County Championship Shield in 1997 faltered for the second year in a row at the semi-final stage and against Surrey.

Last updated 21 May 2012
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Late change for Cumbria as Workington's Andrew Bowe brought in

Cumbria have made one late change for this afternoon’s County Championship Shield semi-final against Surrey, at Aspatria (2.30pm).

Last updated 19 May 2012
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Cumbria coach wants big crowd for Surrey semi-final

Cumbria head coach Malcolm Brown is looking for a 2,000 crowd to cheer the county to a Twickenham return.

Last updated 16 May 2012
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Cumbria eyeing revenge against Surrey to claim Twickenham final slot

Cumbria have the chance to make amends for a heart-breaking semi-final defeat last year when they man-up again for a County Championship Shield showdown.

Last updated 15 May 2012
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Cumbria just one game away from Twickenham

Notts, Lincs and Derby 29 Cumbria 44: Cumbria finally eased themselves into the semi-final of the County Championship Shield in a see-saw of a game where the lead changed hands eight times.

Last updated 14 May 2012
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Cumbria want win to earn home Championship Shield semi-final

Cumbria travel to Mansfield tomorrow, looking for the win which will earn them a home semi-final in the County Championship Shield.

Last updated 11 May 2012
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England boss lining up Cumbrian full-back

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is lining up Cumbrian full-back Rob Miller for an international call-up – even if he doesn’t take the Sale Sharks star on this summer’s tour to South Africa.

Last updated 8 May 2012
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Moresby rise from the ashes to lift Cumbria Shield

Moresby turned the clock back 75 years on Saturday as they lifted the Cumbria Shield after a thrilling final at Netherhall.

Last updated 8 May 2012
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Penrith land fourth successive County Championship title

Penrith clinched their fourth County Championship in a row with a workmanlike performance against a combative Carlisle side.

Last updated 7 May 2012
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Cumbrian rugby union ace's delight at England call-up

Carlisle rugby starlet Nathan Morris hopes his call-up for the England Under-20 squad for this summer’s Junior World Championship will make him a Premiership star.

Last updated 4 May 2012
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Cumbrian teen Will Addison in England Junior World Championship squad

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is tipping Cumbrian teenager Will Addison for a bright future after the Sale Sharks starlet was named in the Red Rose Under-20 squad for the Junior World Championship in South Africa.

Last updated 3 May 2012
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Ex-Wigton player Phil Dowson shortlisted for national honour

Cumbrian rugby star Phil Dowson hopes to cap a memorable season by being winning a top award.

Last updated 1 May 2012
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Rugby union star Rob Miller in running for national 'game changer' award

England hopeful Rob Miller has underlined his credentials for a place on the plane to South Africa this summer by being shortlisted for a top award.

Last updated 1 May 2012
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Cumbria's Leeds ace James Tincknell tipped to reach top again

A year on from a life-threatening car crash Cumbrian James Tincknell is understandably still finding his rugby feet but former British and Irish Lion John Bentley believes the wing’s attitude will propel him back to where he once was sooner rather than later.

Last updated 1 May 2012
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