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Hunslet coach fires Whitehaven warning shot

Boss Barry Eaton warned that Hunslet Hawks would bid to lay down a marker for the season in the Northern Rail Cup, starting with Sunday’s opener against visitors Whitehaven.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Whitehaven and Workington Town have say in league promotion debate

Workington Town and Whitehaven are set to have a say on the all-important issue of promotion from Championship One this season.

Last updated 8 February 2012
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I’ll miss the start of Super League for a long time says retired Cumbrian ace

Every year for the past decade at this time Rob Purdham would be nursing the knocks picked up in his first Super League game of the new campaign.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Craig Calvert to miss first game of Whitehaven's Northern Rail Cup campaign

Pace ace Craig Calvert is out of contention for Whitehaven’s opening Northern Rail clash at Hunslet Hawks on Sunday.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Whitehaven RL coach's warning for players who missed Widnes workout

Six unnamed Whitehaven players could have blown their chances of featuring in the Northern Rail Cup opener at Hunslet on Sunday after missing the club’s weekend workout at Widnes.

Last updated 6 February 2012
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Midweek matches for Whitehaven RL hopefuls

Whitehaven plan to hold midweek matches for players bidding to break in to the first-team frame.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Whitehaven launch award in memory of stalwart fan

A new award has been inaugurated in memory of one of Whitehaven’s staunchest fans.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Whitehaven must be inspired by victory over Leeds Rhinos

Whitehaven must use their thrilling win against Leeds Rhinos as a launching pad for the new campaign, urged coach Don Gailer.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Whitehaven RL eyeing silverware, says new prop Houghton

Dave Houghton warned that Whitehaven were eyeing silverware this term after completing their pre-season programme with a win over Leeds Rhinos on Sunday.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Carl Rudd leads Whitehaven to victory over Leeds Rhinos

Playmaker Carl Rudd responded to boss Don Gailer’s half-time call to take command as he set up Whitehaven’s thrilling win over Leeds Rhinos yesterday.

Last updated 30 January 2012
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Whitehaven second-half fightback stuns young Leeds Rhinos

Whitehaven 34 Leeds Rhinos 32: Whitehaven threw off the shackles in the second-half to produce a thrilling victory against a youthful Leeds Rhinos yesterday.

Last updated 30 January 2012
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Whitehaven winger has Leeds Rhinos in his sights

Flying winger Craig Calvert has Leeds Rhinos in his sights after earning selection for tomorrow’s big clash at the Recre (2pm).

Last updated 28 January 2012
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Whitehaven target 2,000 crowd for Leeds Rhinos clash

Whitehaven are targeting one of their biggest crowds in recent years for Sunday’s visit of Leeds Rhinos – a week after recording one of their lowest.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Whitehaven coach taking no chances with ex-amateur ace Peter Bewsher

Don Gailer will take no chances on top prospect Peter Bewsher until he is fully primed for his Whitehaven debut.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Whitehaven RL pledges to work with reformed group

Whitehaven have pledged to work closely with the club’s vice-presidents after the group’s successful return to the rugby league scene.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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New-boy Youds can be major threat for Whitehaven, says coach Gailer

New signing Jonny Youds is being tipped to snatch a hatful of tries for Whitehaven this season – and the pacey full-back is happy to rise to the challenge.

Last updated 24 January 2012
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Whitehaven fight back in second half to draw with Oldham

Whitehaven 22 Oldham 22: It was a tale of two diverse halves as Whitehaven roared back after the break to share the spoils against lively Oldham.

Last updated 23 January 2012
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Whitehaven boss happier after Oldham draw

Don Gailer took heart after Whitehaven bounced back from last week’s opening derby defeat at Workington Town to draw with visitors Oldham yesterday.

Last updated 23 January 2012
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Every fit Whitehaven player to tackle Oldham

Don Gailer is keeping his squad on their toes – by fielding every available Whitehaven player against visitors Oldham tomorrow (3pm).

Last updated 21 January 2012
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Oldham keen to set 'winning culture' with win at Whitehaven

The bad news for Whitehaven is that Oldham’s pre-season planning is ahead of where it was at the same stage last year. The good news is that the Roughyeds do not expect to inflict another 50-0 hammering on the Cumbrians.

Last updated 20 January 2012
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