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| NEWS: Wigan Riversiders / New Springs Lions |
As people may have heard, the Wigan Riversiders attended a meeting last night with the committee of New Springs Lions.
Our aim as a summer club is to try and keep the lads playing winter rugby together, we respect that a number of lads will return to there own winter clubs, but we also know that a large number of lads have no regular/registered winter club.
We have been approached by New Springs who as of last week where not running an open age team due to low numbers. The Riversiders have agreed to help out and make a non-official partnership for players to play for both clubs over the winter and summer. Our main goal is to become more competitive in the summer leagues and getting a stable side that play together year round is a massive step for us. We have made it clear that keeping our lads together is our goal and from a Riversiders perspective the summer competition will always be our main focus and importantly the seasons do not overlap.
We call on players who are not currently registered with a winter to head down to New Springs.
Last night New Springs where accepted back into Division 4 of the North West Counties, and competitive games start in 2 weeks time.
TRAINING: Will be held next Tuesday (31st August) @ New Spring’s home venue from 7pm. We ask all Riversiders players too meet at 645pm at the Club House. |
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| GRAND FINAL RESULT: Widnes West Bank 28 Wigan Riversiders 10 |
See the match report from the RFL Below:
NORTH WEST
Grand Final
WIDNES WEST BANK BEARS 28 WIGAN RIVERSIDERS 10
Thanks to a scintillating first half performance, West Bank were crowned champions of the RL Conference NW Premier division at Eccles ARLFC.
On conceding several early penalties the Bears were under pressure and when they were on the end of a harsh sin binning it looked like the huge Wigan outfit were sure to take advantage.
However the 12 men seemed to find extra motivation and started to make inroads deep into their opponents defence.
With Ste Jones, Wayne Courtnage and Peter Clarke hammering away, West Bank started to dominate both field position and possession.
Ryan Millington’s footwork created space for him to cause hesitation and his astute pass put Luke Willings in between the posts for Tommy Arrowsmith to convert.
The next score was a classic individual effort from Greg Pichilingi weaving his way over from 60 metres and five minutes later, Dave Jones’s long pass was taken at speed by Kevin Gamble for the next four pointer.
Ste Curphey took advantage of strong runs from Shaun Conroy and Ryan Bates for a well taken short range try which was converted by Ste Mellor and the final score of the half came from Mark Ryan who ran strongly onto a magnificent ball from Arrowsmith.
Again Mellor added the extras for a 26-0 half time advantage.
The score line may even have been even greater with both Conroy and Clarke having scores wiped off.
The third quarter was scoreless as Riversiders played their way back into the contest, Bob Allard crossing on the hour to give them hope.
That was snuffed out when Oliver Faye sealed victory for the Bears with eight minutes to play, Mellor goaling.
Riversiders – who have enjoyed a terrific debut season – finished with a deserved, consolation try from winger Greg Brown.
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| Team/travel arrangements for Play of Final |
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| PLAY OFF FINAL CONFIRMED: Widnes West Bank v Wigan Riversiders |
The information for the RLC North West Premier Play Off Final has been confirmed. Widnes overcame a gutsy Wirral Warriors side last Saturday and will now be the Riversiders oppostion in the final.
The game we be played at Eccles Rugby League club (nuetral venue) on Saturday 14th August with a 4pm Kick Off. The Merit Final, Conference Final & Premier Final will all be held on the same day.
The Riversiders will be putting on coach transport, and urge all players to make this there choice of transport for day, we also we have room for a number of supporters! The coach will be leaving the Bowling Green Wigan Lane at 1330. Full details on the day are below:
Saturday 14th August
1200 - Merit League Final
1400 - RLC North West Conference Final
1600 - RLC North West Premier Final
Full details of squad/meet up time will be posted later in the week! |
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| RESULT: Lymm RL 20 Wigan Riversiders 26 |
The Wigan Riversiders gained revenge for last seasons play off semi final defeat after a spirited performance to take them into the Premier Grand Final.
The Riversiders showed great spirit after going down 10-0 early in the game and responded with 22 unanswered points.
This now sets up a final against West Bank Bears next Saturday. |
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| On Saturday the 7th August the Riversiders take on Lymm in the North West Conference Premier Semi-Final. For the team please click 'Read More' |
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| TOUR GAME CONFIRMED: Edinburgh Eagles v Wigan Riversiders RLC |
A first in the Riversiders history!
We shall be hitting the road at the end of the 2010 summer season to play a game against a team that we would not usually come up against. And in true Riversiders spirit we shall make a weekend of it!
Full details will be confirmed over the next few weeks but below is the outline of whats happening!
Friday 22nd October
Travel from Wigan to Edinburgh
2 Nights Central Edinburgh
Saturday 23rd October
Edinburgh Eagles v Wigan Riversiders RLC - Kick Off 14:30
Aftermatch BBQ
The Eagles will be showing the highlights of Edinburgh at night
Sunday 24th October
Travel Edinburgh to Wigan
We need names and numbers ASAP - And will be looking at taking a £10 per person deposit to secure your place! |
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| Game 31st July with Little Hulton |
| The friendly tomorrow is a 2pm kick off AT Little Hulton. We will choose a team on the day from all players attending (Everyone who comes will get some game time). Players are asked to meet at the Bowling Green at 12. |
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The North West Premier semi final fixtures have been confirmed. With Wirral defaulting last weeks game against West Bank the Riversiders have been moved up to 3rd as per league rules.
This now means we have repeat of last seasons semi final fixture against Lymm RL. This promises to be a great game!
FIXTURE DETAILS:
Lymm RL v Wigan Riversiders RLC
Saturday 07th August
Kick Off 1430
Venue: Lymm RUFC
The other semi final will be between Widnes West Bank & Wirral Warriors. |
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| RESULT/MATCH REPORT: Mancunians 20 Riversiders Eels 20 |
The Wigan Riversiders Eels travelled to the Mancunians on Saturday, unlike the report on the Mancunians website we give an honest opinion of the game.
READ MORE for match report. |
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| SQUAD NAMED: Mancunians Away |
Caretaker coach dave morton has named his 20 man squad for the trip to manchester on saturday
Skip, Dadge, Daz, Taylor, Geoff, Kingy, Johnno, Sav, Hogan, Cheese, Will, JC, Wayne, Steelo, Marcus, Andy, Southern, Danny Pike, Paul Bullough, Ant Hughes, Gannon.
Players are asked too meet at the bowling green for 1215. |
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