Category: Whitehaven
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS skipper Jarrad Stack says there are plenty of positives to take as the Cumbrian club head into the second half of their first…
Rugby League Heroes: Norman Turley
The phrase “much travelled” used to accompany most Norman Turley articles, which is little surprise, given that he played for Warrington, Blackpool (four times, including…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey believes last season’s League One champions have more than proved they deserve their place in the second tier. Twelve games…
Betfred Championship news round-up
LEIGH CENTURIONS stand-off Ben Reynolds says he’s looking forward to treading the Tottenham Hotspur turf when Adrian Lam’s side face Featherstone in the 1895 Cup…
Obituary: Arnold ‘Boxer’ Walker – The fearless halfback who bridged the West Cumbrian divide
ARNOLD ‘BOXER’ WALKER (April 15, 1952 – May 12, 2022) West Cumbrian neighbours Workington Town and Whitehaven might be arch-rivals – but local hero Arnold…
Betfred Championship news round-up
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have taken Tonga international winger Sosaia Feki on loan from neighbours Castleford Tigers. The 30-year-old former Cronulla Sharks NRL title winner (in 2016)…
The Garry Schofield Column: Great to see British coaches battle for Challenge Cup
Well done to Matty Peet and Ian Watson. I might not have called the Challenge Cup semi-finals correctly, but I’m still pleased at the prospect…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS stalwart Shane Toal is aiming to help resurrect his side’s Championship challenge as he closes in on 100 appearances for the club. The…
Obituary: Billy Garratt – The local hero who helped Whitehaven beat the Kangaroos
Billy Garratt was a star stand-off who skippered Whitehaven in one of their best-ever seasons, 1956/57, when they beat the touring Australians and came within…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard says his team’s recent run of wins reflects an emptier treatment room. The Yorkshire side, who are seeking a second…