Rugby Union news from the Liverpool Daily Post

New boy on the mark for Brighton Nov 09 2011

NEW BRIGHTON stayed in contention for honours in South Lancashire/Cheshire One League with a 28-17 success away to Orrell.Read

Caldy a club in mourning after death of legend Porky Nov 09 2011

THIS has been one of the most upsetting weeks in the recent history of Caldy RUFC as the club mourns the loss of its biggest character Sion “Porky” Williams, who died in the early hours on October 30, aged 40.Read

Loo no longer look over shoulders Nov 09 2011

AFTER the disappointment of the previous week Waterloo returned to winning ways with a bonus try 33-11 win at home to Beverley, a result that further consolidates their sixth position in National Three North.Read

Chester stay in second Nov 09 2011

CHESTER were glad to return to winning ways in National Three North to hold second place in the table.Read

Widnes face a tough trip to Carlisle Nov 09 2011

WIDNES make their second trip of the season up the M6 this weekend to face Carlisle at Warwick Road.Read

Drop goal gives Rich pickings for Birkenhead Park Nov 09 2011

BIRKENHEAD Park were delighted with their latest National Three North victory at Sandal, 19-16.Read

LSH give an emergency service Nov 09 2011

THERE is emergency action of the best possible kind at Liverpool St Helens this Saturday when paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service take to the field in aid of a good cause.Read

World Cup balls were ‘a joke’, says Jonny Wilkinson Nov 08 2011

JONNY WILKINSON has hit out at World Cup organisers for the inconsistent tournament balls used during the competition and branded them “horribly unprofessional”.Read

Saracens swoop for Tomkins in League code switch Nov 08 2011

SARACENS yesterday confirmed the signing of England rugby league international Joel Tomkins, but will have to wait at least three years before having the chance to get their hands on his brother.Read

Widnes revel in fine win Nov 07 2011

INJURY-hit Widnes turned in a performance of courage and determination to come away with this narrow victory.Read

West Park enjoy an away win at Hoylake Nov 07 2011

WEST PARK followed up their first home win in South Lancashire/Cheshire One League with an excellent away victory at in-form Hoylake.Read

Park give Sandal the boot despite a late scare Nov 07 2011

BIRKENHEAD PARK came close to being denied victory in a National Three North League clash they dominated for much of the time at Sandal.Read

Chester win again Nov 07 2011

CHESTER took their chances as they returned to winning form in National Three North League on the artificial pitch at Burnage to remain second in the table.Read

First half class gives Anselmians win Nov 07 2011

ANSELMIANS took the honours in a must win game for both sides.Read

Caldy in narrow loss as Bromsgrove secure win Nov 07 2011

CALDY suffered a disappointing loss away to Bromsgrove with the home side scoring in the last minute of the game to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, with a final score line of 30 points to 28.Read

Trotter in brace as Loo earn a bonus Nov 07 2011

THE Merseysiders cemented their mid table position with a spirited performance that earned them a bonus win against their Yorkshire visitors.Read

LSH in agonising loss Nov 07 2011

LIVERPOOL ST HELENS lost this pulsating North One West contest against Northwich in agonising fashion, having reached the 80-minute mark 12-8 in front.Read

Thriller is a Wirral killer Nov 07 2011

WIRRAL just lost out in this eight-try thriller at Broughton Park, where in the last action of the game the final pass did not go to hand as they looked to take Broughton Park’s unbeaten home record.Read

Ashton wants Edwards in an England role Nov 07 2011

CHRIS ASHTON believes Shaun Edwards would guarantee success if he was brought into the England coaching set-up.Read

Why the france spear tackle gets worse every time I see it, byWales captain Sam Warburton Nov 04 2011

WALES’ World Cup captain Sam Warburton admits that the tackle that saw him sent off in their semi-final defeat to France was “uglier” than he had thought, and that referee Alain Rolland was correct to show him a red card.Read