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[Keith T]

The fixtures for this new competition were announced today with the first matches only two weeks away (Tuesday, 7th June) and the first venue in the western section is Derwent Park. Having had a look around the rugby league forums I have to say how under-whelmed fans seem to be with this new venture, with hardly a mention anywhere.

The first teams competing at DP are Warrington, St Helens, British Police and Cumbria. The competition runs for 4 Tuesdays and one of the last venues is at the Rec on Tuesday, 28th June when the teams will be Wigan, Warrington, Salford and Cumbria.

I know when it was first mentioned that people were enthusing about top players coming up here to play in this competition but after the very big scores inflicted by SL teams over the leaders of the Championship and Championship 1 teams, does anyone genuinely believe that the SL clubs will send any of their top stars. Another point that worries me is that Cumbria (Town/Haven) are the only Championship 1 clubs to have entered this competition (I believe) and do we want to risk injuries at this stage of the season to some of our players?

[wonky]

If and that's a big if, the super league sides send some of there big players then if it's promoted right it could bring a good revenue for town. But as you say I certainly wouldn't risk the likes of stack and Matty in it. And if you don't include the very best players both us and haven have then it will be cricket scores against us. I think it's a better concept this year so each club gets a bit of money out of it but I certainly won't be risking our league position for that competition.

[TOWN TILL I DIE]

I think it looks a very good concept and even if the SL sides dont sent first teamers they are still going to be very good players and stars of the future as proved when we have played Warrington & St Helens in friendlies, lets hope both Town & Haven fans attend both legs at Derwent Park on the 7th & The Recre on the 28th

[dkw]

Ive been advocating something like this for a few years, a short sided comp could be very accessible to new fans in a similar way to 20-20 in cricket. I will definitely be going and hope the RFL actually stick to it and give it a few years to see if it will work, rather than one year then binning it. I would prefer this kind of tournament to that shambles choo choo trophy.

[moorman]

When the joint Cumbria team take the field in the forthcoming nine competition they will wearing a new Design kit made by O'Neills.

Jerseys and other Merchandise including T shirts and Hoodys will be available , if you would like to purchase this merchandise click here for more information and to Pre-order

Delivery on the jerseys will be around 24th June , in time for the Haven round of the Nines on June 28th .

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Edited by moorman, 28 May 2011 - 10:31 PM.

[wonky]

That's actUally a pretty cool top, but won't be getting 1 if it's not available for the dp round of fixtures.

[wonky]

Does any1 know what the admission and start time is for Tuesday night?

[casablanca]

Does any1 know what the admission and start time is for Tuesday night?

[TOWN TILL I DIE]

Nines Competition- West. Hosted by Derwent Park, Workington
Cumbria v St Helens 7.30pm
Ref G Hewer TJ B Armstrong TJ G Wallace IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO P Grundill IO M Laing MC S Nicholson

British Police v Warrington Wolves 7.50pm
Ref T Roby TJ P Grundill IG M Laing IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO B Armstrong IO G Wallace MC S Nicholson

St Helens v Warrington Wolves 8.20pm
Ref G Hewer TJ B Armstrong TJ G Wallace IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO P Grundill IO M Laing MC S Nicholson

Cumbria v British Police 8.40pm
Ref T Roby TJ P Grundill IG M Laing IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO B Armstrong IO G Wallace MC S Nicholson

St Helens v British Police 9.10pm
Ref G Hewer TJ B Armstrong TJ G Wallace IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO P Grundill IO M Laing MC S Nicholson

Cumbria v Warrington Wolves 9.30pm
Ref T Roby TJ P Grundill IG M Laing IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO B Armstrong IO G Wallace MC S Nicholson

[wonky]

Nines Competition- West. Hosted by Derwent Park, Workington
Cumbria v St Helens 7.30pm
Ref G Hewer TJ B Armstrong TJ G Wallace IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO P Grundill IO M Laing MC S Nicholson

British Police v Warrington Wolves 7.50pm
Ref T Roby TJ P Grundill IG M Laing IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO B Armstrong IO G Wallace MC S Nicholson

St Helens v Warrington Wolves 8.20pm
Ref G Hewer TJ B Armstrong TJ G Wallace IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO P Grundill IO M Laing MC S Nicholson

Cumbria v British Police 8.40pm
Ref T Roby TJ P Grundill IG M Laing IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO B Armstrong IO G Wallace MC S Nicholson

St Helens v British Police 9.10pm
Ref G Hewer TJ B Armstrong TJ G Wallace IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO P Grundill IO M Laing MC S Nicholson

Cumbria v Warrington Wolves 9.30pm
Ref T Roby TJ P Grundill IG M Laing IG C Braithwaite IG J Dixon IO B Armstrong IO G Wallace MC S Nicholson

do we know how much it is to get in

[Havenwarrior]

Adults £5 Kids £3 Kids free with a Paying Adult.

HW

[wonky]

Adults £5 Kids £3 Kids free with a Paying Adult.

HW

Thanks for that.

[dkw]

Fiver is decent. Hewer reffing the cumbria game will be fun, he will confused because on one hand he will wanna look after his haven buddies, but he wont be able to bring himself to give the town players anything. Poor laal fella wont know whether hes coming or going.

Edited by dkw, 06 June 2011 - 04:02 PM.

[Bearintown]

Would have gone but prior engagement with Journey/Foreigner/Styx in Newcastle

[dkw]

Would have gone but prior engagement with Journey/Foreigner/Styx in Newcastle

Bloody hell, you can go back in time by 30 years? Thats amazing.

[Oneday]

Bloody hell, you can go back in time by 30 years? Thats amazing.

[unicorn106]

I see Stack is in the squad, I would hope they don't play him seeing as we have a game at the weekend

[wonky]

I see Stack is in the squad, I would hope they don't play him seeing as we have a game at the weekend

Same goes for kaighan, big risk letting both play. If kaighan gets a knock then we have bamber or finch, if stack gets injured we are pretty short with shacks out already. Although I think we might rest a couple for Gateshead anyhow

[Keith T]

Just got back from the 9's and I have to say that overall it wasn't bad. I like many others came away thinking Cumbria won the first game 16 - 14 agaisnt Saints but on the radio they had Saints winners 18 - 14!!!! I marked down two tries (8 points) and two powerplay scores (6 points) for Saints which added up to 14 so I don't know how they got 18.

It didn't help because no-one was giving out the scores or scorers and the team sheets didn't have player numbers on, so if you missed the numbers when they were announced you hadn't a clue who the players were. I think the evening should start earlier because by 9.30 it was getting very cold in the grandstand at DP.