Rugby Union News

Former St Bees pupil Lancaster is backed by his players for England post

CUMBRIAN Stuart Lancaster has already done enough to prove he’s the man to lead England into their home World Cup in 2015, according to Red Rose flanker Tom Croft.

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Saints virtually secure league survival with a quick-fire double over Egremont

ST Benedict’s completed a quick-fire double over Egremont to virtually clinch their North Lancs Cumbria survival.

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Whitehaven Rugby Union join new touch league

WHITEHAVEN Rugby Union have confirmed their first team for the new outdoor social touch rugby league.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Flying start – but it comes to nothing

ST Benedict’s virtually made sure of their North Lancs Cumbria place for next season when they beat neighbours Egremont 37-13.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Keswick clinch the title after convincing win over Ravens

THE Cumbria League was unique at the weekend midst the weather chaos, in that all four scheduled games took place.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Egremont make promotion chasing Kirkby work

A FOUR try man-of –the-match master-class from Jonny Howarth saw Workington further consolidate their North Lancs Cumbria league status as they hammered basement club Millom 55 -10 at The Ellis.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Moresby hope to be back in fold

MORESBY hope to follow the template set by Silloth and re-join the Cumbria League next season.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Cumbria under-20s lose opening clash

CUMBRIA lost their opening game in the new-style under-20s championship when they went down 32-14 to Cheshire at Workington.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Egremont edge out Moresby to clinch Shield play-off

2601eggyru EGREMONT RUFC were celebrating after their second string continued their fine season by winning the Shield league play-off against Moresby firsts 12-5.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Whitehaven faced tough test

KESWICK closed in on the Cumbria League title when they beat Netherhall 22-0 at Davidson Park.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Egremont bag another boost with Millom win

EGREMONT gave themselves another boost in the battle to stay in North Lancs Cumbria when they beat bottom side Millom 48-15 at Bleach Green.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Vital league victories for St Benedict’s and Egremont

1901moresby IN the North Lancs Cumbria League there were vital victories for St Benedict’s and Egremont, but Workington were beaten 29-0 at Kirkby Lonsdale.

Last updated 19 January 2012
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Whitehaven see off Cockermouth

WHITEHAVEN saw off a spirited effort from Cockermouth to stay tucked-in behind champions-elect Kesw-ick in the Cumbria League.

Last updated 19 January 2012
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Title hopefuls Whitehaven suffer a shock at the hands of Silloth Tigers

1201whru6 SILLOTH Tigers shocked Cumbria League leaders Whitehaven at the Playground in a game that could have gone either way right up to the final whistle.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Egremont go under to Workington

1201eggy5 WORKINGTON made a winning start to 2012 as they drew themselves further away from the drop by defeating Egremont 32-19 at the Ellis Sports Ground.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Derby is abandoned

THE Cumbria League game between Workington Steelers and Whitehaven was abandoned just before half-time.

Last updated 22 December 2011
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Eden get upper hand over Egremont after ground switch

2212ru4 ONLY two of the West Cumbrian sides involved in North Lancs Cumbria saw action on Saturday as St Benedict’s trip to Furness fell victim of the weather.