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After more than two years of hard work, the renovation of a sports facility is set to be completed – thanks to some major cash boosts for the club. With a £290,000 plan to refurbish the town's squash centre, Cockermouth Titans ARLFC is thrilled to have received a grant of £145,000 as part of Rugby League World Cup 2021’s (RLWC2021) CreatedBy programme. The other half of the funds came from a generous donation by Allerdale Borough Council, allowing the club to update the Highfield Road centre's changing facilities and showers, social spaces and more. And after taking on such a di...

World Cup officials have welcomed the renewed backing of the International Rugby League board for the end of season tournament in England. The IRL board met last week and unanimously reaffirmed their commitment to doing everything possible to stage the World Cup, kicking off on October 23 at Newcastle’s St James Park and ending at Old Trafford on November 27. "The Board of International Rugby League met on Thursday, 25 February and unanimously reiterated that the priority focus is the successful delivery of RLWC2021 in October and November 2021 in England," the IRL said in a statement. "The...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been stripped of their royal patronages by Queen Elizabeth II. Read a statement about it from the Sussexes here.

Saturday, 6 February 2021 Honey Hireme-Smiler, one of New Zealand’s rugby league greats, has become the latest international ambassador for the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) 2021. Hireme-Smiler, who earned 32 Kiwi Ferns caps over the past 18 years and played in four World Cups, has been appointed to spread the message about the event, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere. Since retiring last year, Hireme-Smiler has maintained her links to the sport through coaching women’s and girls’ teams and commentating for Sky Sport NZ. Hireme-Smiler joins fellow ambassadors Jason Robinson, Ada...

Andrew's dad Fred wrote of the heartbreak the family are going through following this tragic news. In a message on Facebook Fred explained that his youngest son had sadly died due to complications from Covid 19. He wrote: "Most will know Andrew from his long association with The Leigh Centurions both at the LSV and Hilton Park. "Our hearts are broken son and no words can tell of the heartbreak Mum David and I are going through. RIP big man, love from us all." The club spoke of the devastation and heartbreak felt by the loss of a kind, friendly, helpful man with a passion for rugby l...