Rugby League News

This section of the Northumberland Sport website is dedicated to Rugby League news.

If you have any news you would like to add please contact Kaye Scott, Business Support Assistant. 

Northumberland Represent at National Rounds
29th February 2012

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Astley High school from Seaton Delaval once again proved their status as not only Northumberland's premier Rugby League school, but one of the best schools within the North East. This time it was ... read more...

Miners Rugby League Club formed in Northumberland
7th February 2012

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Rugby League will break new ground in the North in 2012 with the formation of Miners RL based in Ashington, Northumberland, who will play in the North East Regional League. Miners RL will be the ... read more...

North East Rugby League scholarships launched
14th December 2011

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Forty eight Rugby League players in the North East took their first steps towards becoming professionals this week with the start of the North East scholarships. The scholarships will run at ... read more...

Northumberland Schools Prepare for the Carnegie Champion Schools Competition
27th October 2011

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Both Seaton Sluice and Whytrig Middle Schools competed at Year 7 and 8 for the county championship in preparation for Champion Schools Competition Astley Community High school was the venue for ... read more...

New Rugby League Performance Pathway Launched in the North East
11th October 2011

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Players, parents, clubs and coaches in the North East have been introduced to exciting changes to the RFL's Performance Pathway at Gateshead International Stadium. Lead by Chris Chapman, the ... read more...

North East Rugby League Volunteer Awards
18th August 2011

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On Sunday 14th August the North East Volunteers of the Year 2011 received their awards at the Gateshead Thunder v London Skolars game. The volunteers received complimentary hospitality in the new ... read more...

The Sky's the Limit for Rugby League Girls
16th August 2011

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Sunday 31st of July saw the start of a new girl's rugby league clubs in the North East. The Cramlington Rockets u16's have been formed with a view to playing fixtures in the North East as well as ... read more...

North East Junior Cup Review
29th July 2011

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Peterlee Pumas hosted the North East Junior Rugby League Cup final day on Saturday 23rd July 2011, comprising of the under 12s final Wallsend Eagles v Durham Tigers, under 14s with Durham Tigers ... read more...

Rugby League Loud and Proud in Newcastle
19th July 2011

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North East RFL staff and Gateshead Thunder players were at this year's Northern Pride festival in Newcastle. The staff joined forces with Active Newcastle staff, in delivering Touch Rugby and Boot ... read more...

National Final Awaits Astley Girls
17th May 2011

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The year 10 girls' Rugby League team are celebrating their success in recent local, area and regional competitions and will now go on to represent the North East of England in the Carnegie ... read more...

Rugby League Conference Press Pack
18th April 2011

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Please download the 2011 Rugby League Conference Press Pack. read more...

Volunteers Lead the Way
5th November 2010

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On Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th October, the Rugby Football League in the North East held an inaugural Volunteer Camp. The Camp was held at Gateshead International Stadium and was open to ... read more...

Rockets Change4Life
12th October 2010

Change for Life

Cramlington Rockets have announced they have joined forces with Change4Life. Ever since Cramlington Rockets was formed in 2009 the club have always preached eating right and staying healthy but read more...

Local Volunteer Scoops Natoinal Award
20th August 2010

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Gemma Taylor from Jarrow Vikings ARLFC has been named as the National Rugby Football League Young Volunteer of the Year for 2010. Gemma was named as the North East Regional Winner in June and ... read more...

North East Volunteers are Magic
23rd April 2010

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In order to acknowledge the hard work and support that people provide - unpaid - to the sport of Rugby League, the RFL annually recognise and reward their efforts through the Volunteer Award ... read more...

A Touch of Class!
22nd April 2010

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North East players new and old have been taking part in North East’s first touch rugby competition for men and women. The Touch Rugby exhibition game was organised between Percy Park Pirates ... read more...

Jarrow Vikings Make the Mark
8th April 2010

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Congratulations to North East RLC team Jarrow Vikings who were awarded Clubmark at last Thursday nights Leeds Rhinos V Bradford Bulls game at Headingley. Pictured receiving their award from ex ... read more...

Sport England Seeks Your Views
8th April 2010

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Sport England has commissioned Ipsos MORI to conduct this important 16+ survey about your experience of taking part in Rugby League and we would appreciate you taking the time to share your views. ... read more...

Vacancy - Community Rugby League Coach
31st March 2010

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East Durham College are looking to appoint a Community Rugby League Coach (CRLC) to join its team. The CRLC will play a major role in supporting the growth and sustainability of Rugby League in ... read more...

Gateshead Thunder Get Active
31st March 2010

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After already appointing three full time Community Coaches this year, Gateshead Thunder’s success off the field continues unabated with a successful bid to County Durham Sport’s Changing the ... read more...

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