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130 stories from 2009, from the club's old website.

Club News30 December 2009New Year Fixture1st XV at LittlemoorRead article →Club News23 December 2009Ed Hacking's new advertising strategyEd Hacking has decided that the use of static boards for advertising isn't quite enough for his growing building business, Edward Davies & Sons.Read article →Club News23 December 2009Help required with surveyAmy Morrison, a sports science student at the University of Edinburgh is currently completing her dissertation and would like your feedbackRead article →Club News22 December 2009Frrrrrrrrrozen OffA Blank weekendRead article →Club News13 December 2009Results from the WeekendThe 1sts won 7-36 over Hutton 2's in the process 'doing the double' over the Preston outfit.Read article →Club News10 December 2009This weeks Matches1st XV to Police HQ, Cavaliers at LittlemoorRead article →Minis & Juniors10 December 2009Clitheroe Senior Colts withdraw from the LeagueIt's with regret that I've have to report that our Senior Colts side has been withdrawn from the league/cup for the remainder of the season.Read article →Club News5 December 2009Both Teams Undefeated!1st XV win[!], 2nds DrawRead article →Club News3 December 2009This weekends action1st XV at Littlemoor, 2nds at ChorleyRead article →Club News3 December 2009Rearranged 1st XV FixtureUpper Eden at LittlemoorRead article →Club News29 November 2009Fleetwood Match Postponed, Cavaliers WinThe 1st XV fixture at Fleetwood was called off due to waterlogged pitches on the Fylde. Indeed only two matches were played in Div 3N; at Vale of Lune and Upper Eden.Read article →Club News25 November 2009This Weekends Matches1st XV to the seaside, 2nds at LittlemoorRead article →Club News22 November 2009Raging Bull Plate Round 2 DrawHappy New YearRead article →Club News22 November 2009Mixed fortunesThe 1st XV came unstuck at Littlemoor suffering a reverse at the hands of North Manchester in the 2nd Round of the Lancashire Bowl. While up on the Grammar School pitch the 2nds overcame Fleetwood 4ths in a entertai…Read article →Club News19 November 2009This weekend - 'cup weekend'Both teams at home - hopefullyRead article →Club News16 November 2009A Blank Weekend at LittlemoorAll matches rained offRead article →Club News10 November 2009Matches this Weekend1sts at Littlemoor, 2nd XV to Fleetwood.Read article →Club News8 November 20091st XV bogged down at ValeThe 1sts went down 7-0 at Vale of Lune in a dour game on a wet and boggy pitch. Report to follow.......Read article →Club News7 November 20092nd XV Game postponedThe Hawcoat Park v Clitheroe 2's game has had to be called off. A 9am pitch inspection saw large areas still with a lot of standing water. And it's still raining......hard.Read article →Club News5 November 2009Training OFF OFF tonight - waterloggedTraining is OFF tonight as the ground is waterlogged!Read article →Club News4 November 2009International Match on TVEngland v Aussies on Big ScreenRead article →Club News4 November 20091st XV travel to Vale - againCavaliers at LittlemoorRead article →Club News1 November 2009Bleak day for Clitheroe1st XV well beaten at LittlemoorRead article →Club News28 October 2009This weekends action1st XV at home, 2nd XV on the road.Read article →Club News26 October 2009Knocked off the topThe 1st XV went down 17-15 at Thornton Cleveleys in a nip and tuck game. More injuries to add to the list though. Tries came from Roger Carins and Martin O'Connor for the maroons, who were shorn of at least 8 regulars…Read article →Fundraising24 October 2009Ed is the new Scoreboard SponsorOur brand spanking new scoreboard, sponsored by the one and only Mr. Edward Hacking, is up and running. Many thanks to Ed, who not only supervised it's construction but installed it himself!Read article →Club News21 October 2009Tough Trip to Thornton1st XV to Thornton Cleveleys, 2nd XV - OFF!Read article →Club News18 October 2009Two out of TwoBoth Senior teams winRead article →Club News15 October 2009Friday Night is Heineken CupSale vs Cardiff OR Perpignan vs Northampton to be shown tomorrow night from 19:30pmRead article →Club News14 October 2009This weekends fixtures 17th Oct2nds & Colts at LittlemoorRead article →Club News12 October 2009Tuesday Training CancelledNo training this Tuesday but make sure you turn up Thursday!Read article →Club News11 October 2009.....round up......round up......round...up........Both the senoir teams won yesterday. The 1sts winning 49-5 against a feisty Wigan 3's at Littlemoor. The 2nds won 5-19 against Burnley 3's old stagers in an entertaining game, incuding a hat trick for wingman Tom …Read article →Club News7 October 2009This Weekend - 10/11th October1st XV at LittlemoorRead article →Club News4 October 2009Clitheroe go Top!1st XV top Div 3NRead article →Club News1 October 2009This weekends action1st XV on the road, 2nds & Colts at homeRead article →Club News27 September 2009............Weekend Roundup.................................................The 1st XV had a big win over Fylde 4ths, ending up 63-3 to the good, including a brace from veteran back rower Andrew Ralph Rigby, to put them second in the division.Read article →Club News24 September 2009Weekend Fixtures.......1sts at Littlemoor, 2nds on the roadRead article →Club News22 September 2009What a transformation! sunshine, tries and more triesThere's something a changing at Clitheroe. Confidence is growing and the rugby on offer is a joy to watch- what's going on?!Read article →Club News20 September 20091sts and 2nds both win.................Two comfotable victoriesRead article →Club News16 September 2009Forthcoming Fixtures.......1st XV on the road, 2nds and Colts at LittlemoorRead article →Club News13 September 2009Weekend Round Up................Contrasting fortunes for Clitheroe teams.Read article →Minis & Juniors11 September 2009COLTS game away at Orrell- CANCELLEDOrrell haven't managed to raise a team so training on instead. 12 noon startRead article →Club News10 September 2009Weekend Fixtures1st XV at LittlemoorRead article →Club News7 September 2009roundup......roundup......roundup.......roundup.......roundup........Weekend ResultsRead article →Club News3 September 2009Lancashire Bowl Draw......Home tie for ClitheroeRead article →Club News2 September 2009The Big Kick Off is Here!Two tough openers for Clitheroe.Read article →Minis & Juniors26 August 2009Mini/Junior Registration Day 6th Sept 10amRegistration for all mini & junior players will take place on Sunday 6th September from 10amRead article →Minis & Juniors17 August 2009Raging Bull Senior Colts League FixturesHome Opener for ColtsRead article →Club News12 August 2009Pitch All ReadyPitch Mark Phil Has It CoveredRead article →Club News12 August 2009AGM - updateThe AGM went ahead with little drama, and the new committee was voted in. The main change was that of Treasurer. Our President, Colin Silcock has been operating in both Treasurer and Presidential capacities for many…Read article →Club News4 August 2009Sign up now for your Level 1 Coaching BadgeIf you're a member of the club and are interested in gaining your Level 1 coaching qualification then please contact Bob Wilkinson to find out more.Read article →Club News3 August 2009Lancashire Bowl drawThe new Lancashire Bowl competition draw has been made.Read article →Club News24 July 2009Clitheroe RUFC - AGMTuesday 11th August 2009Read article →Club News8 July 2009Late Addition to 5N'Hoppers 6th join 5NRead article →Club News2 July 20093rd & Final Test this SaturdayLast time to see the Lions in Action for 4 years!Read article →Club News25 June 2009LIONS : 2nd TEST - THIS SATURDAYThe MUST win gameRead article →Club News23 June 2009Pre Season MatchOld Friends to Visit LittlemoorRead article →Club News22 June 2009Lions v Emerging Springboks on SKY+ @ 7.30pmKeep Calm & Carry OnRead article →Club News18 June 2009SPRINGBOKS v LIONS 1st TESTIt's the Big One this SaturdayRead article →Club News16 June 2009Miller Homes Website Update.............All Fixtures & New Cup SponsorsRead article →Club News15 June 2009Lions v Southern Kings on SKY + at 7.30pmLast chance before the 'big one'Read article →Club News12 June 2009Lions Go WestTest Matches Loom LargeRead article →Club News12 June 2009Fixtures for 2009-10 SeasonBoth 1st & 2nd XV's Fixtures HereRead article →Club News9 June 2009Lions go Shark Hunting'Delayed' transmission again Wednesday. Just how does that SKY+ thing work??Read article →Club News5 June 20092009-10 fixtures are outLocal 'derby' to start withRead article →Club News4 June 2009Lions this SturdayWildlife SOS....Cheetahs v Lions...!!Read article →Club News1 June 2009Next Lions Game Details..........'Delayed' tramnsmission time on Wedensday!!!!Read article →Club News28 May 2009Shape of 'North Lancs 2'What we've missed out on....Read article →Club News25 May 2009....LIONS......LIONS.......LIONS......LIONS.......LIONS...Opening Match LIVE on the BIG SCREENRead article →Club News25 May 2009Halbro Trophy & Plate Draws Made1st XV away....2nd XV at homeRead article →Club News13 May 2009Guinness Premiership Final to be screened LIVE this Saturday at the clubThe GPF between London Irish and Leicester kicks off at 5:30pm this Saturday.Read article →Club News12 May 2009Presidents Match WinnersThe Presidents Match winners were presented with the trophies in the Clubhouse. Outgoing Skipper Ben Graves recieved the 'Nick Hopwood Memorial Trophy' as Captain of the winning team.\[pic below\] Martin Lafrances…Read article →Club News11 May 2009New Club Captain ElectedBig Ben steps down for Big MacRead article →Club News4 May 2009The Big WeekenderAnnual Dinner & Presidents DayRead article →Club News23 April 2009British Lions games to be screened LIVESKY is to be installed at the club very soon so get your diary out, book in the dates below and make sure you avoid those summer shopping trips....Read article →Minis & Juniors22 April 2009It's Clitheroe's Junior Section Prize Giving this coming Sunday, 26th AprilMake sure you get down to applaud the winners in the annual Junior prize giving.Read article →Club News20 April 2009It all went a bit 'Pete Tong'Roll on the Tour............Read article →Club News19 April 2009No last game hurrah against TarletonClitheroe toil hard in the sunshine but come away with little to show for their effortsRead article →Club News14 April 2009"All Ready for the Final Glorious Scrumdown"1st XV welcome Tarleton to Littlemoor. Cavaliers go to Fleetwood.Read article →Club News13 April 2009Chorley too StrongThe 2nds came second best against a very strong Chorley 2nds, loosing out 21-7. A lone try from Dave Fairhust all they had to show for thier efforts on a hot day.Read article →Club News9 April 2009Cavaliers to Chorley....on Saturday, not Friday!Read article →Club News6 April 2009For Your Diary.......For Your Diary.......For Your Diary........For Your Diary..AGM, Annual Dinner, Presidents Day.Read article →Club News6 April 2009Weekend roundupSlightly Better, But Not Good EnoughRead article →Club News6 April 2009Not quite there defensively and the game slipped awayClitheroe take the game to North Manchester but fall foul in the defensive lineRead article →Club News1 April 20091st XV travel to North Manchester, 2nds host Kirby.Will the injury storm abate for the skippers???Read article →Club News31 March 2009Hutton way too goodNo revenge was wreaked when Hutton came to town. They showed their classRead article →Club News30 March 2009A bleak day for ClitheroeBig big reverses for both teamsRead article →Club News26 March 2009Table toppers to visit LittlemoorHutton at Littlemoor, Cavaliers away at Kirby.Read article →Club News22 March 2009A tense battle but Clitheroe just edged outOh so near, yet so far....Read article →Club News22 March 2009Little joy at BarrowBoth teams loose out - in different ways!Read article →Club News18 March 2009Awayday for ClitheroeHawcoat Park & Furness for 1sts/2ndsRead article →Club News16 March 2009Honour shared in good old-fashioned tussleClitheroe play well in parts but fail to get the all 2 pointsRead article →Club News15 March 2009Clitheroe teams unbeaten1st draw, 2nds winRead article →Club News11 March 2009Two Home Games for Clitheroe.......at lastColne & Nelson and Bolton the visitorsRead article →Club News8 March 2009Cavaliers Scrape ThroughResolute Blackpool make it hard goingRead article →Club News4 March 2009Cavaliers trip to the seasideImproving Blackpool for the 2ndsRead article →Club News3 March 2009Tour UpdatePayment deadline 14th MarchRead article →Club News1 March 2009Hutton firing on fat too many cylindersClitheroe visited Hutton for the first time and were given a valuable lesson in moving the ball.Read article →Club News1 March 2009Bad Day for Clitheroe TeamsBoth of Clitheroe's teams suffered heavy reverses last Saturday. The 1sts were turned over 0-46 by Hutton, who have lost just once in the league this term. The Cavaliers also came a distant second 3-57 at Lostock,…Read article →Club News25 February 2009Advance Dates for your DiariesPresidents Day & Annual DinnerRead article →Club News25 February 2009Yet Again...both teams awayHutton and Lostock for the 1st & 2ndsRead article →Club News22 February 20091sts win against CarnforthCavaliers just loose out at CarnforthRead article →Club News22 February 2009Clitheroe make hard work of dispatching a spirited Carnforth sideShould have scored more, should have played more like a team, BUT, still showing signs of a good team in the makingRead article →Club News15 February 2009Rearranged FixturesChorley and Kirby LonsdaleRead article →Club News15 February 2009Rugby at Littlemoor this Saturday.......at last!Carnforth Home & Away for Clitheroe teamsRead article →Club News13 February 2009Cavaliers Away at Chorley OFF!!!Chorley not too keen to playRead article →Club News11 February 2009No Home Fixture ......again!!Cavaliers at Chorley - England at Littlemoor [via Cardiff]Read article →Club News9 February 2009Advance reminder of the 'double header'Both Teams to Barrow in FurnessRead article →Club News9 February 2009Play rugby, watch England and get quizzed at half timeThis coming Saturday, instead of wooing your partner with Valentines schmooze, come and stay at the club for a whileRead article →Club News8 February 2009Rearranged 2ndXV FixturesFixtures Sec. works overtime!Read article →Club News7 February 2009Both matches fall to the frost againMore fixture backlogsRead article →Club News6 February 2009Both teams away ........again :-(Hutton and Kirby Lonsdale destinations for the travelling teamsRead article →Club News1 February 2009Defeat is snatched from the jaws of victorySo near yet so far. Clitheroe play well to get their noses in front but blow it all with 45 seconds to play.Read article →Club News31 January 2009Double defeat for Clitheroe teamsLast gasp score denies 1sts, Cavaliers routed.Read article →Club News29 January 2009Last Saturday of the month 31/1/091st Ever Clitheroe RUFC pub golf challenge!!!! Are you game enough for a round?Read article →Club News28 January 2009SOMEONE HAS HIS 18th BIRTHDAY THIS WEEKThat prop shirt awaits you Mr ******Read article →Club News28 January 20091st XV visit Chorley, Cavaliars to ThorntonBoth teams on the road!Read article →Club News25 January 2009Win, at last, For 1st XVCavaliars loose outRead article →Club News25 January 2009Winnig ugly perhaps but winning never the less!Clitheroe make hard work of a spiritied Blackpool side but start to look more like the side they are in training.Read article →Club News21 January 2009Two Games at Home this WeekendBlackpool & Garstang the visitorsRead article →Club News19 January 2009Could do betterNorth Manchester take the spoils at Littlemoor following poor display by the Maroon & Golds.Read article →Club News17 January 20091st XV loose out to North ManchesterFrustrating reverse at LittlemoorRead article →Club News17 January 2009Inspector Dows gets his manDodgey Character ApprehendedRead article →Club News14 January 2009Chance for the oldies yetBill Beaumont makes shock return to rugby!! -story belowRead article →Club News14 January 20096 Nations rugbyDates for your diariesRead article →Club News12 January 2009North Manchester this Saturday.Rearranged league match for 1st XVRead article →Club News10 January 2009Yet another blank weekendBoth matches frozen offRead article →Club News7 January 2009Local rivals to visit this Saturday [we hope]Colne at Littlemoor. Cavaliars to Lostock.Read article →Club News6 January 2009Ffffrrroozen Pitch so bring trainers!!!Due to the arctic weather conditions tonights training session will take place in an indoor location!!!! Please bring non-marking trainers with you tonight and to all future training sessions whilst this cold weather …Read article →Club News4 January 2009Tour 08/09Deposits still outstandingRead article →