The Craven Herald: News from across skipton and surrounding areas.

Wharfedale win at Redruth

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.

Wharfedale set for their clash with Redruth

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

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

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

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.

Beth named for trip to Los Angeles

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

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

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.