Rugby Union news from the Liverpool Daily Post

McDermott is wary of Wigton dangers Dec 07 2011

WIDNES play host to Wigton on Saturday determined to maintain their outstanding run of form in the run-up to the Christmas break.Read

Chester close in at the top Dec 07 2011

CHESTER surprised themselves with an excellent 29-17 victory over Cheshire rivals Lymm at Hare Lane last weekend.Read

Gallagher: Birkenhead Park need to step up at Lymm Dec 07 2011

BIRKENHEAD PARK were made to work hard for their latest National Three North victory by a competitive Penrith outfit at the Upper Park on Saturday.Read

Chester RUFC defeat Lymm and move up to second in National Three North Dec 05 2011

CHESTER moved back to second place in National Three North League with this latest victory.Read

Widnes RUFC put Liverpool St Helens to the sword Dec 05 2011

LIVERPOOL ST HELENS were outplayed by a slicker and quicker Widnes side to suffer their heaviest home defeat for almost four years.Read

Round-up from area’s rugby union matches Dec 05 2011

WEST PARK and Orrell drew 17-17 in South Lancashire/Cheshire One League.Read

Birkenhead Park RUFC just survive tough battle against Penrith Dec 05 2011

BIRKENHEAD were made to fight hard for this latest win in National Three North League against a determined Penrith team.Read

Waterloo RUFC earn victory over Sandal Dec 05 2011

THE Merseysiders grafted their way to a well-earned bonus win with a first-half display that brought four tries.Read

Caldy RUFC just miss out in 24-20 loss at Luctonians Dec 05 2011

CALDY were unfortunate to not take more than the one bonus point from their National Two North encounter at Luctonians with decisions not going their way as well as a number of key errors when they were in a good field positionRead

Anselmians falter late on in loss to Rochdale Dec 05 2011

ANSELMIANS started well, and for periods of the game had Rochdale on the rack.Read

Wirral RUFC battle bravely but lose out to Leigh Dec 05 2011

THE Leigh forwards laid the foundation for this victory giving their team the majority of the possession and territory.Read

Two-code rugby great Jason Robinson wants England to show much more flair Dec 05 2011

JASON ROBINSON believes World Cup flops England can be a box-office hit once again – but only if the new manager gives them a licence to thrill.Read

Wales’ Dan Lydiate eager to move on from World Cup woe Dec 02 2011

DAN LYDIATE admits he is relishing a chance to start putting the pain of Wales’ agonising World Cup exit behind him.Read

Sports minister Hugh Robertson urges the Rugby Football Union to modernise Dec 02 2011

SPORTS minister Hugh Robertson has urged the Rugby Football Union council not to be afraid of change as they prepare to debate sweeping reforms to the organisation’s governance structure.Read

Caldy looking to step up a gear in Luctonians test Dec 02 2011

PROMOTION-CHASING Caldy face a big challenge tomorrow away to high riding Luctonians in National Two North League.Read

RFU willing to pay big money on new coach Dec 02 2011

THE Rugby Football Union are ready to break the bank in their quest to assemble the “very best” England coaching team.Read

Professional Game Board recommendations discussed and approved by the RFU Dec 01 2011

PROFESSIONAL Game Board recommendations discussed and approved by the Rugby Football Union's board of directors:Read

Rugby Football Union remove ‘buffer’ to new England head coach Dec 01 2011

ENGLAND will name a permanent head coach in time for next year’s summer tour to South Africa, with an interim appointment overseeing the RBS Six Nations.Read

Wands weave their magic over Loo Nov 30 2011

THERE was a break in the National Three North programme on Saturday but the Birkenhead Park Wanderers were in action in the University of Salford Division One against Waterloo.Read

Roberts try hands Caldy late reprieve at Harrogate Nov 30 2011

A LAST gasp penalty from Gavin Roberts got Caldy out of jail to secure a stuttering win for the home side after they had conceded 10 points within the last 10 minutes.Read