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Player development the key as Gary Hewer moves in at Carlisle

Gary Hewer photo Carlisle Rugby Club is hoping to unearth the next Steve Borthwick after beefing up its coaching ranks by bringing in former Whitehaven and Barrow rugby league star Gary Hewer.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Cumbrian rugby star Mark Cueto's embarrassing crash

Red-faced Cumbrian rugby star Mark Cueto crashed his car... as he drove home from a safe driving course.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Aspatria great Mike Scott doesn't want his rugby playing career to end just yet

Mike Scott’s indomitable spirit helped to inspire Cumbria to Twickenham glory 15 years ago and turned Aspatria into the biggest force in club rugby in the county.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Cumbrian ace gets surprise call-up for England's Six Nations opener

Phil Dowson's surprise call-up for England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday has shocked everyone apart from the Carlisle schoolteacher who introduced him to the game.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Jonny Howarth grabs four tries as Workington rout Millom

A four-try man-of-the-match masterclass from Jonny Howarth saw Workington further consolidate their North Lancs Cumbria league status as they hammered basement club Millom 55-10 at The Ellis.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Aspatria escape the drop – for now

Aspatria cheated the hangman, at least for another week, with a 15-8 home win over Wilmslow that keeps a faint hope alive that they may yet escape the drop from North One West.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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New coach inspires Netherhall to win against Workington Steelers

New coach Ryan Whelan made a winning start at Netherhall as the Maryport side hammered Workington Steelers 88-0.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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All points from the boot in muddy Carlisle-Wigton battle

The big North One West derby was a tense affair in difficult conditions and a tale of two kickers as Carlisle beat neighbours Wigton 12-6.

Last updated 30 January 2012
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Cumbrian coach Stuart Lancaster out to earn permanent England contract

England's Cumbrian interim coach Stuart Lancaster is to apply for the job full-time and has vowed to ignore his critics in the build-up to the Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield tomorrow week.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Workington Zebras kids stun Aspatria with second-half fight back

A stunning second-half fight back saw Workington Zebras Under-18s come from 19-7 down to beat Aspatria Eagles in the dying seconds.

Last updated 25 January 2012
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Victory gives Egremont relegation boost

Egremont gave themselves another boost in the battle to stay in North Lancs Cumbria when they beat bottom-of-the-table outfit Millom 48-15 at Bleach Green.

Last updated 24 January 2012
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Yellow cards prove costly for Wigton at Widnes

Two yellow cards in quick succession effectively cost Wigton their North One West game against high-flying Widnes, as they eventually went down 27-8.

Last updated 24 January 2012
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Cumbria fail to claw back half-time deficit

Cumbria lost their opening game in the new-style Under-20 championship when they went down 32-14 to Cheshire at Workington.

Last updated 24 January 2012
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Netherhall make title-chasing Keswick work hard

Keswick closed in on the Cumbria League title when they beat Netherhall 22-0 at Davidson Park.

Last updated 24 January 2012
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Penrith win their first away clash of season

Penrith’s season finally gained a bit of momentum as they won their first away game of the National Three North campaign at Sandal.

Last updated 23 January 2012
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Stuart Lancaster: My upbringing in Cumbria has completely shaped my career

It says everything about Stuart Lancaster’s approach to the job as England’s interim head coach that he decided to give his first major interview since his appointment to The Cumberland News.

Last updated 20 January 2012
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Egremont and St Benedict's aiming to move away from drop zone

Egremont and St Benedict’s get the chance to consolidate their positions in the North Lancs Cumbria League tomorrow.

Last updated 20 January 2012
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England coach Stuart Lancaster keeping close eye on Cumbrian ace Rob Miller

Rob Miller's hopes of a future England call-up have been boosted by news that caretaker head coach Stuart Lancaster is closely tracking his career.

Last updated 19 January 2012
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Nathan Morris and Will Addison join England under-20 elite

Cumbrian starlets Nathan Morris and Will Addison have underlined their potential by being named in the England Under-20 Elite squad for two major tournaments.

Last updated 17 January 2012
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