Amateur Rugby League

RL players unite in Garry’s memory

purdhamteampic1 THE rugby league community has come together to raise more than £8,000 for the Garry Purdham Memorial Trust.

Last updated 2 September 2010
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Egremont duo to represent Cumbria in memorial match

EGREMONT Rangers youngsters Rhys Davies and John Paul Brocklebank face potentially the biggest tests of their fledgling careers after being named in the Cumbria squad to face England at the Recre next month.

Last updated 1 September 2010
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Kells begin new campaign with a win

KELLS kicked off the defence of their Iggesund Cumberland League crown with an opening victory over Wath Brow.

Last updated 1 September 2010
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Stevo takes up whistle for Purdham tribute match

MIKE ‘Stevo’ Stephenson, scourge of referees, is to take up the whistle for a special one-off match at Egremont.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Kells and Seaton share spoils in opening cracker

TWO tries in the dying minutes allowed Seaton to get a share of the spoils against Kells A in an opening night cracker.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Wath Brow get off to perfect start

WATH Brow got off to the perfect start to the new Conference League season, with a home victory over last year’s premier division runners-up Siddal on Saturday.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Legends turn out for Tragedy Fund

RUGBY league legends from far and wide descended on Wath Brow at the weekend for a fund raising clash in aid of the Copeland Tragedy Fund.

Last updated 27 August 2010
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Cumbria’s top amateurs honour Garry’s memory

THE cream of the crop of Cumbria’s amateur players did Garry Purdham proud at the Copeland Stadium on Saturday – putting up a good show against a strong BARLA side.

Last updated 23 August 2010
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A tough opener for Wath Brow Hornets

WATH Brow will have to keep one of the brightest sparks in the National Conference League at bay if they want to begin the new season with a win – says their coach Ian Rooney.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Fitting tribute for Joan

CUMBERLAND League chairman Roger Blair and his late wife Joan have won the RFL’s Unsung Hero honour for their dedicated service to the sport.

Last updated 18 August 2010
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Auction winner to line up with legends

ONE generous member of the West Cumbrian community could be set to lace up their boots alongside some of Great Britain’s legendary players this weekend.

Last updated 18 August 2010
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Kells kid snapped up by Super League giants

KELLS kid Jamie Doran has joined Super League giants Wigan on a 12-month scholarship.

Last updated 18 August 2010
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Cream of Cumbrian amateur talent ready to honour Garry’s memory

THE cream of Cumbria’s top amateurs will be ready to honour the memory of Garry Purdham this weekend – when they take on a BARLA Vice President’s Select side.

Last updated 11 August 2010
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Kells get tips from the top

THE top coaches from Wigan Warriors were in Whitehaven on Monday as guests of Cumberland League champions Kells, passing on tips that have taken them to the top of the Super League tree.

Last updated 11 August 2010
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Hornets raise five figures for charity

WATH Brow Hornets have raised a five figure sum for Macmillan Cancer Support - after a year of dedicated fundraising for the charity.

Last updated 11 August 2010
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Cats seek a new leader of pack

COPELAND Wildcats are looking for a fresh coach after popular boss Neil Gregg opted to step down ahead of the new campaign.

Last updated 11 August 2010
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Brocklebank stars as BARLA triumph

SEVEN West Cumbrians aided BARLA Great Britain Under-21s to a clear victory over the Army at West Hull. The 48-14 scoreline reflected the game but it was the Army who made the first breakthrough, with a try after just four minutes.

Last updated 11 August 2010
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Egremont duo called up for GB trip to Dubai

SEVEN Cumbrians have been selected in the initial BARLA Great Britain over-35 squad to go to Dubai.

Last updated 11 August 2010
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Kells gear up for new season

DEFENDING Iggesund Cumberland League champions Kells are gearing up for the start of their new season – with an opening tie at Wath Brow Hornets later this month.

Last updated 11 August 2010
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