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Aspatria collapse to heavy home defeat against Altrincham

A winter chill pervaded Bower Park both on an off the pitch for the second week running Aspatria were in contention up to the 50-minute mark but then collapsed to a heavy defeat.

Last updated 15 December 2009
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Wigton demolish Fleetwood on barely playable pitch

Top of the league Wigton’s pitch was just playable for the visit of Fleetwood, who are in the bottom half of the league.

Last updated 15 December 2009
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Penrith gain revenge for early-season Middlebrough loss

Penrith lost at home to Middlesbrough by only two points at the beginning of the season and knew they had themselves largely to blame for the result.

Last updated 15 December 2009
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Chips are down as Aspatria take on Tyldesley

ASPATRIA face a must win game to end all must win games when they travel to Tyldesley in North One West.

Last updated 5 December 2009
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Mark Cueto to help flood victims

Mark Cueto has revealed the flood disaster in his native West Cumbria has helped him put England’s disappointing autumn internationals campaign into perspective.

Last updated 26 November 2009
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Flooding worries put our defeats into perspective

Mark Cueto has heard the sniping about England’s failings, and he’s heard the sceptics who reckon that he and his team-mates are a spent-force.Cueto, who this week penned a new four-year deal to make him Sale’s longest-serving player, said: “We have got to take the rough with the smooth and accept that criticism is part and parcel of the game, but it was disappointing to hear Josh saying what he said.

Last updated 26 November 2009
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Carlisle replay

THE North One East game between Old Crossleyans and Carlisle will have to be replayed.

Last updated 25 November 2009
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Carlisle born Borthwick hits out at England critics

ENGLAND’S Carlisle-born captain Steve Borthwick today rounded on his critics and insisted he is proud of his side’s displays in the autumn internationals.

Last updated 24 November 2009
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Carlisle told to replay league game

THE North One East game between Old Crossleyans and Carlisle will have to be replayed.

Last updated 24 November 2009
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Cumbria RU star Mark Cueto blasts England critics

FURIOUS Cumbrian Mark Cueto has blasted his former team-mate Josh Lewsey for sticking the boot into England.

Last updated 21 November 2009
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FURIOUS Cumbrian Mark Cueto has blasted his former team-mate Josh Lewsey for sticking the boot into England.

Last updated 21 November 2009
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RFU boss wants better results

UNDER-FIRE England boss Martin Johnson has been told to improve performances for the Six Nations – or else.

Last updated 20 November 2009
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Workington looking to end Wigton's unbeaten run

Workington will try tomorrow to do what no other team has done this season – beat Wigton.

Last updated 23 October 2009
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Workington Steelers’ youth policy reaps dividends with victory

Workington Steelers have taken some hammerings since they joined the Cumbria League two years ago.

Last updated 29 September 2009
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Late penalty secures win for Workington

Workington kicked a late penalty to beat Heaton Moor 19-17 when they looked as though they were slipping to a third successive defeat.

Last updated 29 September 2009
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Penrith win at Vale of Lune

PENRITH had a rewarding pre-season warm-up game at Vale of Lune where they won 54-7.

Last updated 27 August 2009
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Hogg drop goal gives Annan tourney win

A LAST-MINUTE drop goal by Keith Hogg gave Annan an 8-7 victory over Wigton in an exciting finale to the Violetbank Shield – an eight team tournament organised by the Annan club.

Last updated 26 August 2009
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Egremont RU call

EGREMONT Rugby Union club are holding a registration day on Saturday to welcome along potential players at all age groups.

Last updated 21 August 2009
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Young Falcon Nathan targets England slot

CUMBRIAN rugby union star Nathan Morris is hoping to take another important step towards his dream of becoming a top player by being selected for England Under-18s.

Last updated 18 August 2009
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