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| With the 'business end' of the season approaching Rovers hit the road again.... destination the notorious 'Recre' as it's known locally - home of Whitehaven R.L.F.C ....where on many occaissions in recent seasons Rovers have struggled to get results...would 2010 be any different ? Against a home side who have struggled in recent weeks Rovers would still need to be fully focused on the job to avoid any potential 'banana skin'...4 Games to go 4 points required....fasten your seat belts - it will be tough.... or will it ?....let's find out....Game on ! |
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| With Rovers out in front, as the race for the title gathers pace, early season contenders Leigh Centurions, who have dropped away a little of late were desperate to get back on the winning trail, in front of the Sky T.V. cameras at the Big Fellas. Rovers knew a win tonight would go a long way in their quest to finish top of the pile. Could the weary Centurions halt their recent slide away from home? or would there be further daylight between the teams at the final hooter ? |
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| Runaway Leaders Rovers, after a big win in the home fixture could have been forgiven for thinking that today's opponents Keighley, would have little to trouble them over 80 minutes at Cougar Park, but a Keighley side, coached by wily old pro Barry Eaton, determined to set the record straight after their horror show at the Big Fellas earlier in the season were likely to prove much more of a handful on their own patch - and so it proved. |
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| After a titanic battle earlier in the season at the Stobart Stadium, in which a 79th minute drop goal from Rovers Half Back Liam Finn clinched a very hard fought away victory, Rovers fans knew that today, in exhausting conditions the team would have to be on top form to maintain their position at the head of the Championship. |
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| In Front Of The Sky T.V. cameras on a run of 8 successive victories including their recent high scoring victory over Championship high flyers Leigh Centurions, Halifax were looking to avenge their heavy defeat at the Big Fellas earlier in the season.
Rovers meanwhile, after no weekend game, were looking to smarten up aspects of their game which had recently become a little ragged, but with 12 out of 13 on the scoreboard as they say, fans from both camps knew it would be tough and something would have to give.
Could Rovers disconect the Fax machine ?? |
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| Looking to build on the back of a really tough, hard fought victory in the baking heat of Toulouse, Rovers fans were hoping for, what on paper, looking at the teams respective league positions should have been a relatively comfortable afternoon at the Big Fellas - but as we all know games are not won and lost on paper. The Dewsbury Rams, rooted at the bottom of the table, without a win to date this season had definitely not read that script ! |
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| After a fantastic win on Tuesday evening, which put us back at the top of the Championship, the question all supporters were asking was could the Rovers maintain the momentum and avenge their only League defeat to date this season against a tough physical Toulouse outfit in 30 degree heat in their own back yard ? |
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| So After All The huffing and puffing of when this top of the table encounter should be played the RFL decided tonight was the night...both sets of fans all revved up hunting the Championship Top Spot With Rovers looking to return to winning ways after the reverse at home to Toulouse and The Centurions under Ian Millward looking to maintain their lead at the top of the Championship something had to give at the Leigh Sporting Village ! |
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| After the euphoria of the last minute win, away at Widnes and the emotional scenes which followed the final hooter, Rovers this week returned to home territory and awaited the previously postponed visit of Toulouse Olympique.
Looking to keep the momentum going and continue the winning habbit The Rovers knew it would need another solid performance to keep ahead of the pack in the Championship.
As usual Toulouse look lean and Mean and Rough and Tough ....and those who like their Rugby League that way....would not be disappointed. |
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| 7 Straight victories in The league sees Rovers sit proudly close to the top of the Championship in 2nd spot, as a result of Leigh Centurions victory last night. To regain the top spot Rovers were looking to extend their recent run of great form with a victory against a tough Widnes outfit, who, with Super League ambitions of their own are also out to proove that they too will be serious contenders when the next license applications are looked at in around 12 months time |
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| At short notice Barry Eaton's Keighley visit The Big Fellas as a result of volcanic activity making things difficult for our original scheduled opponents Toulouse Olympique - Finding things much tougher after promotion last term Keighley are begining to warm to Life in the Championship - with Rovers looking to maintain their 100 % League record in 2010 in front of the Sky Cameras and continue their recent impressive form, home fans were looking for another quality performance |
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| With Rovers in irresistable form, this week we travel to the steel city of Sheffield, after only a point over Easter, and some harsh words in the local press from coach Mark Aston, the Eagles would surely be looking to test Rovers early season title ambitions. |
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| Looking to continue the impressive start to the season Rovers entertain Halifax in this Good Friday fixture on a damp and dismal evening at the Big Fellas - With 'Fax losing only one league game before today and Rovers keen to further impress and keep themselves at the top of the Championship we were expecting a cracker - and boy did we get it ! |
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| Our first Cumbrian visitors to The Big Fellas Stadium of the 2010 season see us play host to the crew from The 'Recre' - after an early season victory by our visitors today in the corresponding fixture last year, Rovers were looking to set the record straight this time around ! |
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| After 3 defeats at the hands of last Season's Championship winners Barrow Raiders, Rovers players and fans were looking for an improvement against one of the likely title contenders from Craven Park. |
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| Rovers begin their travels in the 2010 season with a short trip to the Rams Stadium, home of near neighbours, and last years Championship 1 winners Dewsbury Rams. |
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| The League Season kicks off at The Big Fellas Stadium with Rovers anxious to build momentum
Ex Rover Karl Harrison's Batley are the first league visitors of 2010 - but a fired up Rovers outfit are ready and waiting ! |
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