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Whitehaven surpass their points target

2504ruuu WHITEHAVEN completed their North Lancs/Cumbria League programme with a good 26-9 home win over Blackburn.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Poor form as Copeland sides flounder

1804ru3 ST Benedict’s could have a big say in who gets the North Lancs Cumbria play-off berth as they host Eccles on Saturday and then Aspatria the following weekend.

Last updated 18 April 2013
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Whitehaven see off local rivals Workington

zebraswhvn004 WHITEHAVEN finally ended any lingering relegation doubts with a 22-14 win over Workington at the Playground.

Last updated 11 April 2013
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St Benedicts steal the march

benekyle By John WalshST Benedict’s came out on top in the Copeland derby, beating Whitehaven 22-18 in North Lancs Cumbria.

Last updated 28 March 2013
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Moresby hold out against revived opposition

MORESBY extended their unbeaten run and leadership of the Cumbria League division 2 with an emphatic 22-45 win at Kirkby Lonsdale.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Bottom-of-the-table Egremont squander some good chances

ASPATRIA’S chance to go second in the North Lancs Cumbria table never materialised when their game at St Benedict’s was postponed.

Last updated 21 March 2013
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Whitehaven pay price for the Keswick revival

ru14mar KESWICK produced a spirited performance to provide both points and a confidence boost as they try to stae off relegation in North Lancs Cumbria.

Last updated 14 March 2013
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Playground fixture is no fun for Egremont

egwru10mar WHITEHAVEN were far too strong for Egremont in their Copeland derby, winning 49-3 at the Playground with all seven tries converted by Stephen .Mcconnell

Last updated 7 March 2013
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Kyle is Benny’s star man in defeat

UPPER Eden continued their battle to avoid the drop when they beat St Benedict’s 22-15 at Kirkby Stephen.

Last updated 28 February 2013
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Vital win for Whitehaven

RUGBUN24feb WHITEHAVEN scored a crucial 28-13 win at second-bottom Didsbury Toc H to dramatically improve their own survival chances.

Last updated 21 February 2013
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Moresby emerge victorious

moresby14februfc MORESBY hosted Kendal at Walkmill Park on Saturday in their first fixture in Red Bull Cumbria League 2.

Last updated 15 February 2013
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Whitehaven’s brave battle against league leaders

whvnwigton001 WIGTON was an oasis of green in Cumbria, as most other matches went down to the weather.

Last updated 31 January 2013
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Whitehaven pay for their early mistakes

trainorjan17 WHITEHAVEN had only themselves to blame for their 25-12 defeat at Littleborough as their own mistakes cost them dearly.

Last updated 17 January 2013
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Whitehaven finish with some aplomb

whnrugropu2 WHITEHAVEN have been accused of not being able to see-off teams this season in North Lancs Cumbria after putting themselves in good positions, writes John Walsh.

Last updated 10 January 2013
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St Benedict’s end the year on a winning note

whvneccles ST Benedict’s ended 2012 on a winning note as they picked-up an excellent 26-12 in North Lancs Cumbria at Heaton Moor.

Last updated 20 December 2012
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Nelson stars for Benedict’s

bensblackburnpic3 ST Benedict’s beat Blackburn 15-5 on Saturday but, for the fourth time in five home games, they had to switch the game to Lowca’s rugby league pitch.

Last updated 13 December 2012
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Haven see off the Zebras

trainorpor WORKINGTON’S descent from play-off contenders to mid-table strugglers continued with a fourth straight defeat in North Lancs Cumbria, writes John Walsh.

Last updated 29 November 2012
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Derby honours go to St Benedict’s

stbenesnov22 ST Benedict’s won the Copeland derby in North Lancs Cumbria when they beat neighbours Whitehaven 20-3.

Last updated 22 November 2012
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Good news from Workington Town – and no sour grapes!

WHAT better way to return from a wine tasting foray into France than to hear that dear old Town has bagged the £350,000 it needs to make Derwent Park fit for World Cup purpose this time next year.

Last updated 15 November 2012
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Jared stretches his wings in search of Falcons’ contract

jarstew TEENAGER Jared Stewart is hoping to earn a professional contract with Newcastle Falcons RU after parting company with Super League champs Leeds Rhinos.