Carlisle Colts were a bit ring rusty going into their return league match against local rivals Wigton, having not played together for over a month. With the sticky conditions not favouring an expansive game of rugby, Wigtons bigger forwards had the upperhand in the scrums and the home side’s backs were struggling for ball all [...]
Funeral of David Burnett
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The funeral arrangements for David Burnett, who died on Thursday 22nd December, are as follows: There will be a private funeral for family only which will be followed by a Memorial Service at 12 noon on Friday, 30th December at All Saint’s Church, Scotby, Carlisle. After the Memorial Service food and refreshments will be available [...]
Carlisle Rugby Club rocked by death of David Burnett
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Carlisle Rugby Football Club sadly announce the death of former club president and local solicitor, David Burnett. David, a former player, committee man and club president, died on Thursday following a long illness. The thoughts of all at the club are with his family, especially his daughter Angela and his sons Michael and Martin, both [...]
Vale of Lune 23 v Carlisle RFC 17
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Carlisle almost extracted retribution over Vale of Lune at Powderhouse Lane on Saturday after a drubbing at Warwick Road in the early weeks of the season. At that time the Warwick Road men were struggling with a host of injuries and were depending on a few youngsters who, at that time were lacking experience. Since [...]
Carlisle 25 v Anselmians RFC 10
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Carlisle have distanced themselves from the relegation zone following a decisive win over Anselmians. However, they failed to secure a much needed bonus point from the Wirral based side. Prior to the match, Anselmians trailed Carlisle by just one point in the league, but a win for the Cumbrians has added another four points to [...]
Carlisle v Sandbach RFC 3rd Dec 2011
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Carlisle were defeated 11-28 this weekend, as league leaders Sandbach proved too strong for the Cumbrian side. The city side had a number of chances to sink the Cheshire outfit, but were unable to do so. The increasingly deteriorating weather was certainly a factor as both teams struggled to retain possession and capitalise on advantages. [...]


