Rugby League

Whitehaven v Workington Town. Summer Bash. Image Credit: Whitehaven RL

Whitehaven secure strong victory over Workington at Summer Bash
Whitehaven pretty much secured their Championship status while Workington Town will need a minor miracle to avoid the drop to the third tier next season following

MEMORY: Bert Eden at the funeral of Ike Southward. Picture: Stan Partleton

Legendary Workington rugby player passes away aged 90

Gemma Owen’s ex from Cumbria set to enter the Love Island villa tonight (PA/ITV)

Gemma Owen’s ex from Cumbria set to enter the Love Island villa tonight

Derwent Park in Workington. Picture: Tom Kay

AS IT HAPPENED: Workington Town prevail over London Broncos at Derwent Park

Arnold 'Boxer' Walker

Tributes paid to Cumbrian rugby league legend Boxer Walker

Dave Eccleston (pictured with Whitehaven RLFC head coach Jonty Gorley) was among Haven's scorers against Town in the Easter Sunday derby, Aptil 17 2022

Haven win the bragging rights in a tight Town derby

DERBY: Head Coach Chris Thorman

Workington Town to face off against Whitehaven RL this weekend in derby game

PROMISE: Councillor Walmsley will get the tattoo of the victorious team on Sunday.

'Man of my word'- Councillor vows to get a permanent reminder of derby day winners

Carl Forber scored a try and kicked three conversions for Town. Pictures: Ben Challis Sport Photography

Town outdone by York’s first-half masterclass

Henson: One of Town's scorers. Picture: Gary McKeating

Decisions mar a potential classic for Town

RUGBY: Dave Farrell (Left) with other Rugby Masters players

Masters Rugby League kicks off again and wants more people to get involved

The Terry Newton 'Grassroots' Project at Whitehaven Rugby Union

New project to promote mental wellbeing delivered to rugby clubs

TEAM: Presenter Helen Skelton, who is originally from Cumbria, and comedian Adam Hills

TV personality Helen Skelton to take part in Channel 4's sports coverage

LEAVING: Blain Marwood Picture: Ben Challis

Youngster Marwood exits Town to return to community game

PROUD: Seaton Rangers Under 16’s

Awards night celebrates the future of the Seaton Rangers ARLFC

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'Deliver real change'- Rugby club gets transformative grant to help future

NEW DEAL: Rhys Clarke is back in the squad at Workington Town

'Delighted'- Town announce Rhys Clarke will be back for 2022

Stephen Holgate, pictured after joining Wigan in 1997

'Rest in peace marra' - rugby club's tribute after death of star, 49

SIGNED: Wath Brow’s Curtis Teare is one of three new faces at Derwent Park as Chris Thorman shapes his squad for the Championship MIKE MCKENZIE

Town step up recruitment drive by swooping for top Cumbrian amateur

TROPHIES: Brad Holroyd (left) and Conor Fitzsimmons

Town's rugby promotion heroes are toasted at presentation night

Ryan McDonald's Testimonial at the Recreation Ground, Whitehaven. pic MIKE McKENZIE

'I know it’s only going to get worse': RL legend Ryan McDonald on brain injury case

Hensingham Rugby U16 Hensingham U16s win the Grand Final and the treble (Ben Challis)

Rugby league team win treble with big final win

COACHING: Workington Town captain Jamie Doran with Workington Academy pupils who have been learning the fundamentals of rugby league

'Sporting hero' Jamie Doran helps pupils refine rugby skills

RESIGNATION: Seaton Rangers head coach Tunstall has stepped down

Seaton Rangers on the lookout for a new head coach as Matt Tunstall resigns

ARRIVALS: Liam McAvoy and Kieran Hudson have signed for Whitehaven RLFC

Haven confirm double deal for ex-Thunder forwards

DEVELOPMENT: Rugby league referee Gareth Hewer will help match officials for the sport to grow in Cumbria

'Unsung hero' – Praise for Hewer as referee takes on new role

Carl Forber's try gave Town an 18-6 lead. Picture: Ben Challis

'For the fans' - Promotion-worthy Town in command from the off

Cumberland Cup Final - Distington v Seaton Rangers. pic MIKE McKENZIE 17th Oct 2915

Seaton's Richard George lifts the Cumberland Cup as the players celebrate. pic Mike McKenzie50080887W034.JPG

Looking back on a great day for Seaton in the Cumberland Cup final

Workington celebrate Carl Forber's winning kick (ben Challis)

Forber's boot seals golden point play-off victory for Workington Town

Glasson and Seaton A rack up the wins

Glasson and Seaton A rack up the wins

FLASHBACK TO 2019: Challenge Cup, Second Round. Distington ARL (Red) beat RAF Rugby League. Picture: Mike Mckenzie

Rugby club to remember the past at weekend event

Workington RLFC Head Coach Chris Thorman

Play-Off fixtures for Workington Town announced in League 1

COACH: Workington Town's Chris Thorman. Picture: Gary McKeating

Town finish regular season with defeat

CHANGE: New head coach Jonty Gorley and outgoing boss Gary Charlton

Gorley set to step up as Haven boss

Jake Parker scored two tries and bagged six conversions for Kells Picture: Ben Challis

Kells clinch second spot after victory over Barrow Island

Action as Glasson take on Distington - pic Brian Atkinson

Defending champions Distington in form against Glasson

Carl Forber went over the 2,000 points mark for Town in London - Picture: Gary McKeating

Town keep their promotion dreams alive with victory in capital

Good day for west Cumbrian sports teams

Good day for west Cumbrian sports teams

CAPTAIN: Kameron Siddique leads out the England Community Lions U16s

Cumbrians aid England youth sides to victory

TRAGIC: Cameron Taylor

Rugby matches in memory of popular player draw strong crowd

milestone: Carl Forber scored his 1,000th goal on the hooter
Picture: Gary McKeating

Town's Forber clocks up 1,000th career goal

Ellis Nixon right has received a call up to the community lions

Rangers ace called up to national under 16s

Alex Young (Ben Challis) Workington Town vs West Bowling Rugby League Challenge Cup 2020 3rd round

Town's Alex says place in Rugby League World Cup is 'special'

SUPPORT: Johnny Vegas and Anne Wilson wearing the club’s crest PICTURE: Lynda Frazer

Towns day out to Wembley- with a quick stop off to see Vegas

Workington Town Coach Chris Thorman

Crowd may have influenced decisions in all-Cumbrian clash says coach

TRY: Jamie Dallimore can’t hide his delight

Honours even in Town's top-of-the-table clash with Barrow

Chris Thorman has given his thoughts ahead of a huge clash with League 1 promotion rivals Barrow Raiders Picture: Gary McKeating

Town mindset 'no different' for derby clash with league leaders

FRUSTRATED: Chris Thorman Picture: Ben Challis

Thorman admits 'We make it so difficult for ourselves'

DELIGHT: Carl Forber runs in to score the winning try for Town as the hooter sounds Picture: Gary McKeating

A last-gasp Forber try snatches Town victory

David Whitworth, Sandra and Amber Marsh

'Everything is future proofed' – Titans' new base is nearing completion

Tood Woods dives in for Cockermouth (Ben Challis)

Amateur RL is back on the agenda in Cumbria

Rhys Clarke. Pic: Gary McKeating

Workington Town tie Rhys Clarke to permanent deal

rugby skills camp

Young rugby players pick up professional tips from star coaches

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Thorman: There's still a bit of work to do ahead of Bears clash