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3rd XV

Carlisle Hornets are predominantly a social side, with many of the team having previously played at higher levels of rugby union or rugby league.

In 2008/2009, the Hornets finished top of the league in the Cumbria shield, after another successful season combining the social and playing elements of rugby.

One of our key roles is the development of young players coming through the club.

Playing for the Hornets gives young players the opportunity to experience the physicality of the game at senior level with experienced players to give advice and encouragement when needed.

Carlisle Hornets went on tour to Dublin during the Six Nations  2009. We enjoyed a round robin event hosted by Old Belvedere and a touring side from Montpellier, France.

This resurrected a tradition of Hornets tours which in the past has included Lincoln, Magaluf and Prague.

It is hoped there will be many more tours in the future to continue this opportunity to be a part of the wider rugby community.

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2nd XV

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The Crusaders play in the ‘Candy’ League, a league that was established by clubs from Cumbria, Northumerland, Durham and Yorkshire, seeking meaningful rugby for their second strings.

2008 – 2009 will the fourth season the league has operated and for the first time, will take on a new format. Before Christmas each team in the league will play each other once.

After the festive break, the league will be split into two.

Those finishing the first half of the season in the top section of the league will go on to play each other twice on a home and away basis.

Similarly, those in the bottom portion of league will do likewise.

This season the team will be captained by Richard Liddle with Arron Murray as his number two.

Other teams in the Candy League this season are:

* Blaydon
* Darlington
* Darlington Mowden Park
* Durham City
* Horden
* MIddlesbrough
* Morpeth
* Penrith
* Sunderland
* Tynedale
* West Hartlepool
* Westoe

The Crusaders are also entered in the Cumbria Vase competition that will be played out towards the end of the season.

Team manager for the Crusaders will be:
Peter Riddle
01228 521311 or
07912 110 784
priddle@tiscali.co.uk

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1st XV

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Carlisle 1st XV play in the RFU North 2 East League – level 6 in the league pyramid structure.

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