Five more things you didn’t know about Whitehaven

1. They defeated Australia Yes. You read that right. On October 20th 1956, the Colliers, as they were referred to back then, sent the Aussies packing as they won 14-11. It wasn't a team of mugs either, when are they from Australia? The legendary Clive Churchill and Norman Provan were among those wearing the green and gold that day. That Tour w

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