Rugby Union

Girl chosen for country rugby side after just 12 weeks of rugby

Girl chosen for country rugby side after just 12 weeks of rugby

The Terry Newton 'Grassroots' Project at Whitehaven Rugby Union

New project to promote mental wellbeing delivered to rugby clubs

HERO: David Coulthard with the Cumbria Cup in 1977 and right, in more recent years

Tributes to rugby union stalwart who has died after long illness

Jamie Blamire (photo: PA)

Cumbrian star Jamie named in England's Six Nations squad

Jamie Blamire takes on the Springboks (photo: PA)

Praise for Cumbrian star after helping England beat world champions South Africa

Photo: RFU/Getty Images

'It’s very exciting' - Cumbrian star starting for England

Jamie Blamire dives to score against Australia last weekend (photo: PA)

Cumbrian star handed start for England against world champions

Jamie Blamire scores against Australia (photo: PA)

Cumbrian star makes history as England beat Australia

Jamie Blamire: Replacement role for Cumbrian against Australia after try against Tonga last weekend (photo: PA)

Cumbrian’s role for England against Australia confirmed

Jamie Blamire goes through to score against Tonga (photo: PA)

Cumbrian in squad to face Australia after latest England try

TRY: England's Jamie Blamire scores his side's tenth try of the game during the Autumn Internationals match at Twickenham Stadium Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Seaton rugby star scores as England overwhelm Tonga

Jamie Blamire (photo: PA)

Cumbrian's England role confirmed ahead of first Autumn international

Keswick Rugby Club pitch

Flooding doesn't ruin Hallowe'en for rugby club

Jamie Blamire, left (photo: PA)

Cumbrian star in England squad to face Australia and South Africa

More than 250 children took part in the event organised by Broughton Red Rose

PICTURES: Hundreds of youngsters take part in rugby festival

Jamie Blamire (photo: PA)

Cumbrian star gets call-up to England squad

FUN: Cockermouth Rugby Club welcomes back fans

'People are more than welcome to come'-Rugby club welcomes back fans

A “cracking” return to rugby union training

A “cracking” return to rugby union training

Community rallies in team’s time of crisis

Community rallies in team’s time of crisis

Preparations: Works to the Aspatria RUFC ground

Clubs prepare for rugby's return

NatWest RugbyForce at Aspatria

NatWest RugbyForce kickstarts improvements at Aspatria rugby club

The Workington Zebra Finches RUFC team

Rugby union team celebrates its diversity

Options: Summer games will be "inevitable" to finish Premiership

Various ideas put forward to complete rugby's Premiership season

CHAMPIONS-ELECT: St Benedict's were 15 points clear at the top of Cumbria Division One LOUISE PORTER

Season over for rugby union sides

Aspatria v Tarleton - Prop Craig Halligan packs down for Aspstria in their home win over Tarleton - Credit: Barney Clegg

Aspatria win over Tarleton sees them virtually safe

n Bennie’s are in charge BEN CHALLIS

Bennie’s notch another win in Cumbria Division One title race

n Youngsters taking part in the youth rugby union festival at The Playground, which was hosted by Whitehaven Sharks' under-sevens and under-11s teams

Rising rugby stars come together for festival

ON THE RUN: Ryan Scott makes a break for Aspatria Barney Clegg

Win takes Aspatria up to sixth in North Two West table

Adam Cavanagh leads a charge for Aspatria during their vital 29 14 win over Sefton. Picture Barney Clegg

Aspatria in crucial win over Sefton

n The Finches pile in to stop a charge from Littleborough Pink Warriors

Littleborough get better of Finches at The Ellis

A rugby ball. Picture: Ben Challis

Cumbria RFU issue ban in bid to tackle abuse of officials

n Whitehaven travelled to Workington and came away winners to haul their way up to fourth place in the Cumbria League table
PETER TRAINOR

Weather-hit weekend as only two of Cumbria League's top five play

St Benedict's lead the way in the Cumbria League. Picture: Louise Porter

St Benedict's are still the team to beat in the Cumbria League title race

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND OCTOBER 18TH Jamie Blamire of Newcastle Falcons prepares to offload during the Greene King IPA Championship match between Newcastle Falcons and Hartpury College at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 18th October 2019.

Blamire pens new deal with Falcons

n Whitehaven faced Egremont at the Playground and secured a 27-15 victory which lifted them up to fourth place in the Cumbria Division One table, leapfrogging Upper Eden who drop to fifth after defeat PETER TRAINOR

Cockermouth claw points back in Cumbria League title battle

ONE-ON-ONE: Keswick’s Ryan Weir twists to evade a Vale of Lune tackle Ben Challis

Keswick improve but lose out against Vale of Lune

n St Benedict’s were victorious again at the weekend to continue their surge towards the Cumbria League title, winning on the road against Furness LOUISE PORTER

Win sends Bennie’s 10 points clear at top

Ryan Weir scored Keswick's try against Vale of Lune

Keswick set to take on Cumbrian neighbours

David Robinson of Dovenby Craggs Farm near Cockermouth played in the North Western Counties rugby team that beat theNew Zealand All Blacks 16-14 in 1972.
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Benefit for star who beat the All Blacks

Whitehaven RU Sharks and Cockermouth Wasps played a fun mini festival

Sharks and Wasps join forces for fun RU festival

No try: Cumbrian Mark Cueto scores for England against South Africa in 2007 but his effort was disallowed by the referee

Cumbrian Mark Cueto casts his mind back to the 2007 Rugby World Cup final as England prepare to face South Africa in this year's final

Historic victory: Wigton captain Raymond Graham is held aloft after his side beat Sale

The unforgettable day when Wigton beat the mighty Sale at Lowmoor Road

n Netherhall Girls’ rugby teams

Rugby club appeals for more girls to join up

International duty: From left, David Hanabury, Lee Brumpton, Fergus Ledingham and Angus Fulton - Tony Harrison

Police World Cup sure to be an arresting memory

Abbie Scott: Pleased with Harlequins Women’s signings

Cumbrian Abbie Scott: New arrivals will make Harlequins Women stronger

Ex-Wasps kid returns for Cockermouth friendly

Ex-Wasps kid returns for Cockermouth friendly

Opener: Northampton Saints, whose backroom staff includes Cumbrian Phil Dowson, will visit Saracens in October

Cumbrian forwards coach Phil Dowson calls for fast start from Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership opener against champions Saracens

Catherine O'Donnell, England.

West rugby stars aid England win

DELIGHTED: Charlotte Bowman enjoyed the experience

Players take their chance to shine at Twickenham

We've done it: Cumbria celebrate winning the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division Three trophy after beating Dorset & Wiltshire 23-13 at Twickenham (Photos: David Nattrass)

Cumbria put on great display to beat Dorset & Wiltshire at Twickenham

LINING UP: Cockermouth under-14s run out with the Newcastle Falcons against Bristol Bears in The Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park

Cockermouth U14s end season on a high at Newcastle Falcons

GREAT EFFORT: Harry Huddleston is engulfed by his Cumbria team-mates after scoring his second try against Oxfordshire David Nattrass

Brave Cumbrians book Twickenham date

MAKING INROADS: Henry Wainwright DAVID NATTRASS

Cumbria ease to victory on the road

In action: Hannah Wilkinson in the thick of things for Cumbria during their defeat to Northumberland (Photo: Ben Challis)

Positives for Cumbria to take despite defeat to Northumberland