Cumbria rugby league beat Jamaica at Derwent Park, Workington

The county side beat the Jamaica rugby league 28-12 at Derwent Park on Friday, October 7 in what was a fantastic advertisement for rugby league in the county.

Thousands enjoyed the visit of Jamaica to Derwent Park PIC: Ben Challis Sports Photography (Image: Ben Challis Sport Photography)

Fans came from Workington, Whitehaven, Barrow and beyond to enjoy the match - with many young fans having their first taste of international rugby league in the county.

Speaking after the match, Cumbrian captain and super league legend, Kyle Amor said: "Unbelievably proud, I have been banging this drum a long long time about what rugby league means up here,  I've been banging the drum down there as much as I can and tonight we just see an incredibly turn out."

Allerdale's ticket giveway for kids proved popular PIC: Ben Challis Sports Photography (Image: Ben Challis Sport Photography)

The game is one that meant 'so much' to many in the ground and in the days preceding - and has been hailed a great success by many who were there to witness it.

Kyle said: "I thought the Jamaican side had us on the back foot for quite a lot of that, you know we lost Tom Walker for a bit, and we defended our line with just pure grit and determination.

"I knew going in there at 12-all that we had enough about us and Cresta spoke and finely tuned one or two things and that second half was just incredible to finish 28-12.

"You can see all of these people in and around us, you can see it just means so much to this county and [it's] just another special night.

Kyle Amor talks to the press after Cumbia's win PIC:Ben Challis Sports Photography (Image: Ben Challis Sport Photography)

READ MORE: 'Means everything'- super league legend to captain Cumbrian side in international

"We've turned over a side that's preparing for the elitest competition, the World Cup, it doesn't get any bigger than that and while it was a good hit out for them, we spoke about how important it was for us to put on a show for these fans tonight and we've done it, and we've turned over another international side once more.

Jamaica coach Romeo Monteith speaks to the media PIC:Ben Challis Sports Photography (Image: Ben Challis Sport Photography)

"I just think the way the game's going and the changes that may or may not happen over the next five to ten years, it's important that Cumbrian rugby league just keeps showing and just keeps being noisy.

"Tonight just shows that we are able to compete with some top, top sides.

"It means so much to not just myself but to everyone."

READ MORE: Things to do in Cumbria this Halloween 2022