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Wharfedale win at Redruth

Luke Gray sho scored for Wharfedale against Cinderford. Picture by Stephen Garnett

8:15pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010

Redruth 13 Wharfedale 34 Some things are just not supposed to happen, like estate agents becoming lovable or politicians telling the truth or a British tennis player winning a grand slam final. Or Redruth being thrashed at home. The Country Ground may be no longer the absolute impenetrable fortress of recent seasons but bewildered and dazed home supporters were left scratching their heads and dredging their memories to recall when the Reds had last suffered a five try-hammering at home.

Reds lose out at Dinnington

8:17pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010

Dinnington 18 Skipton 17 Skipton were on their travels again – for the first time since early December.

Cobbydalers beat Formy

8:19pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010

Silsden 2 Formby 0 Keeper Phil Rishton made a brace of excellent saves in the final minutes to ensure that Silsden started the New Year on a winning note.

Settle's Chris in England U-18s

8:10pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010

ormer North Ribblesdale junior Chris Walker has been named in the England U-18 squad for the remaining five games of this season’s international programme.

Wharfedale set for their clash with Redruth

Luke Gray sho scored for Wharfedale against Cinderford. Picture by Stephen Garnett

9:30am Thursday 28th January 2010

Successive doubles, albeit against sides at the foot of the table, make for a promising start to the New Year for Wharfedale RUFC.

North Ribblesdale remain on top

Stephen Moon who kicked all North Ribblesdale's points.

9:30am Thursday 28th January 2010

North Ribblesdale 12 Moortown 10 This stuttering performance was enough keep Ribb at the top of the table, although it was less than convincing against a Moortown side who were well beaten in the tight but thrived off a diet of aimless kicking.

Skipton notch win over Castleford

South African Matt Speres in action for Skipton against Castlefdord. Picture by Chris Parker

9:10am Thursday 28th January 2010

Skipton 20 Castleford 14 What a relief it was to watch some excellent local rugby after the past month of freezing conditions with sub-zero conditions and icy pitches, giving an enforced long seasonal rest for everyone, Skipton were eager to get out on to the pitch on Saturday and start the New Year with winning ways.

Wharfedale enjoy romp against Cinderford

Wharfedale's combative flanker Latu Maka'afi hands off a Cinderford opponent

6:39pm Wednesday 27th January 2010

Wharfedale 37 Cinderford 17 The Greens made it ten points in seven days as they eventually demolished Forest of Dean visitors Cinderford by the clear enough margin of four tries to one as rugby made a welcome return to the Avenue for the first time since early December.

Kirkbride stars but Ribb lose out

2:31pm Sunday 24th January 2010

Ripon 9 North Ribblesdale 3 Despite a fine game from Ryan Kirkbride North Ribblesdale went down to a feisty Ripon side who, after loose head prop Graham Newhouse was substituted, dominated the tight.

Beth named for trip to Los Angeles

Beth Wright who is looking for sponsors for her GB trip to the USA

9:20am Thursday 21st January 2010

Thirteen-year-old Beth Wright has got into the Great Britain under-18 girls’ inline hockey squad.

Manchester narrow the gap

Wharfedale's Chris Malherbe

9:20am Thursday 21st January 2010

Manchester 23 Wharfedale 45 Where there’s a will there’s a way. A bit of smart thinking, some common sense and flexibility and hey presto, 24 hours later than advertised, an end to a month of frozen frustration and snow-bound rugby hibernation.

Thompson enjoys heady success in World Darts Championship

Silsden's Garry Thompson

9:10am Thursday 21st January 2010

Silsden’s world darts quarter-finalist Garry Thompson intends to use his most recent conqueror Martin ‘Wolfie’Adams as inspiration to do even better next year.





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