Rugby union round-up

Relegated Netherhall kick-off Cumbria League season in style

Steven Stoddart photo Netherhall, looking to bounce back from last season’s relegation, started their first game in the Cumbria League with an easy 59-0 home win against Aspatria Eagles.

Last updated 7 September 2010
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Promotion favourites Workington begin campaign with home win

Workington are favourites for promotion from Cumbria North Lancs this season and they started with an entertaining 39-24 home win over Heaton Moor.

Last updated 7 September 2010
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Wigton and Carlisle fall to defeat on opening day of season

Wigton and Carlisle both made losing starts to their North One programme when the league season opened on Saturday.

Last updated 7 September 2010
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Penrith start league season with win at Darlington

Penrith were delighted to come away from Darlington with a nail-biting 18-17 victory in their first National Three North outing of the season.

Last updated 7 September 2010
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Aspatria ease home in season opener against Keswick

Aspatria 49 Keswick 34: There are roller coasters, and then there are roller coasters – this game was the Big One.

Last updated 6 September 2010
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Penrith look to build on last season’s promotion push

The area’s rugby union clubs start their competitive league season tomorrow with some interesting confrontations.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Cumbrian Steve Borthwick pledges England return

Cumbrian Steve Borthwick has vowed to reclaim his England shirt by powering Saracens to glory.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Newcastle Falcons swoop into Carlisle

Newcastle Falcons stars hope to be flying high in the Premiership next season – thanks to Carlisle Rugby Club.

Last updated 26 August 2010
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Baby will drive me on to greater things says Cumbria RU star Mark Cueto

Cumbrian rugby star Mark Cueto says becoming a dad will drive him on to greater glory.

Last updated 26 August 2010
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Newcastle Falcons to hold open training session in Carlisle

Former Workington schoolboy Alan Tait will renew his strong links with Cumbria tomorrow when he leads Newcastle Falcons to Carlisle.

Last updated 24 August 2010
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Keswick suffer under friendly fire from Wigton’s magnificent seven

WIGTON scored seven tires in a well-contested pre-season match at home to Keswick.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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England door is still open for Borthwick

ENGLAND team manager Martin Johnson has left the door open for Cumbrian Steve Borthwick to return as England captain for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Last updated 14 August 2010
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Premiership Sale Sharks to showcase skills at Carlisle open day

Aviva Premiership rugby union side Sale Sharks will be demonstrating their skills at a special community day at Carlisle Rugby Club next week.

Last updated 13 August 2010
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Blues and Greens battle for Wigton first team shirts

Wigton continued their preparations for the new rugby union season with a well attended trial match at Lowmoor Road on Saturday.

Last updated 12 August 2010
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Ex-Cumbria ace Carruthers joins St Benedict's coaching team

St Benedict's can bank on some added experience this coming season in the shape of former Cumbria county star Neil Carruthers.

Last updated 7 August 2010
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Penrith prepare for their most challenging season ever

As Penrith prepare for the new campaign, senior vice president Geoff Matthews has gone on record as saying the club faces the most challenging season in its history.

Last updated 30 July 2010
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Cumbrian star on scoresheet as England kids thrash Namibia

Cumbrian rugby star Nathan Morris scored a try as England under-18s defeated a Namibia Invitation XV 35-10 in the opening match on their tour to South Africa.

Last updated 20 July 2010
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Cumbrian rugby player 'devastated' at five-year ban

A Cumbrian rugby player has spoken for the first time of his devastation after being banned from the game for five years for what he calls a “freak accident”.

Last updated 19 July 2010
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Steve Borthwick: I will win back my England place

Steve Borthwick has vowed to win back his England place.

Last updated 15 July 2010
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Cumbrians star as BARLA hold Russian champions

Kells forward Tony Burns played a captain’s knock as BARLA Great Britain Under-21s drew 16-all against Russian champs Vereya in Moscow in the final match of their mini tour.

Last updated 6 July 2010
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