Category: Whitehaven

League One Friday: Crusaders, Skolars, Cougars and Whitehaven claim local bragging rights

April 1, 2018

Good Friday saw a full schedule in League One, many of which were derbies. The first of which saw London Skolars beat London rivals Hemel Stags 18-12. Tries from Jymel Coleman and Eddie Mbaranga as well as three penalties from Neil Thorman won the game for the Skolars- their first of the season. Two tries … More League One Friday: Crusaders, Skolars, Cougars and Whitehaven claim local bragging rights

League One Sunday: Big wins for Whitehaven and Oldham as Doncaster, York and Bradford all win

March 26, 2018

Oldham claimed the biggest win of the week as they won 30-2 at North Wales Crusaders. A hat trick from Danny Bridge, two tries from Joe Martin and another for Phil Joy earned the big win for Oldham. A Tommy Johnson penalty was all the Crusaders could reply with. Whitehaven were also big winners as … More League One Sunday: Big wins for Whitehaven and Oldham as Doncaster, York and Bradford all win

Challenge Cup Draw: Recs could face Widnes, Warrington and Bradford could lock horns again

March 20, 2018

The Challenge Cup draw was made tonight and it drew up some interesting ties. The most interesting of all sees Pilkington Recs, the only community side left, be given a great reward if they go on to beat Coventry Bears this Sunday; a trip to Widnes Vikings. Other ties see Warrington Wolves and Bradford Bulls … More Challenge Cup Draw: Recs could face Widnes, Warrington and Bradford could lock horns again

Challenge Cup Sunday: Four games off as York and Whitehaven cause upsets

March 18, 2018

The latest weather front hitting the UK has meant more games were lost today. Coventry Bears vs. Pilkington Recs, North Wales Crusaders vs. Featherstone Rovers, Halifax vs. Oldham and Hunslet vs. Bradford Bulls were all called off today with the rearranged fixtures to be announced in due course. As for the games that did go … More Challenge Cup Sunday: Four games off as York and Whitehaven cause upsets

Challenge Cup draw: Community sides get dream draws

February 27, 2018

The Challenge Cup draw has been made and the three community sides can all look forward to dream ties against semi pro and professional clubs. Kells have the biggest tie of all as they welcome Toronto Wolfpack to their ground. Normanton Knights are also at home as they face Rochdale Hornets. Pilkington Recs face a … More Challenge Cup draw: Community sides get dream draws

Challenge Cup Round Up: Batley and Millom adventures over

February 25, 2018

Challenge Cup big killers Batley Boys and Millom’s chances of getting to Wembley are over after being defeated by Normanton Knights (18-0) and Pilkington Recs (32-16) respectively. Elsewhere, York City Knights made light work of community club Askam by beating the Cumbrian club 60-6 away from home. Hunslet Club Parkside also had their adventure cut … More Challenge Cup Round Up: Batley and Millom adventures over

Saturday’s Cup Action: Askam welcome York, Workington travel to Hunslet Club Parkside

February 23, 2018

The Challenge Cup returns this weekend as the 14 League One teams enter the fray. The competition is starting to get serious as soon the Championship and then the Super League teams will be drawn. Half of the ties will take place on Saturday with the ties being mainly played the community clubs that are … More Saturday’s Cup Action: Askam welcome York, Workington travel to Hunslet Club Parkside

League One Round Up- Bradford win it late at York

February 18, 2018

Bradford Bulls won an enthralling encounter against York City Knights to start their League One campaign with a win. Tries from Ashley Gibson, Elliot Minichella and Steve Crossley as well as five conversions from Joe Keyes, including a late penalty, won it for the Bulls. Two tries from Joe Batchelor and another for Kieran Moss … More League One Round Up- Bradford win it late at York