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Edge Hill Uni withdraw from Challenge Cup

Edge Hill University have withdrawn from the Carnegie Challenge Cup ahead of their Preliminary Round tie against Pennine League champions Sharlston Rovers, who now have a bye to the First Round of the competition.
Rovers now play Queens at home this weekend, 2.30pm KO


Added 30th Jan 2012 » Read More

Rovers A' progress with record topping victory

Rovers progressed through to an Andrew Bennett trophy quarter final home tie against Selby and posted their highest ever total in a fourteen try romp against a seriously understrength York based New Earswick All Blacks A.
Added 29th Jan 2012 » Read More

Try again this weekend for National Cup tie

Holders Sharlston Rovers opening game of their campaign to retain the BARLA National cup got off to a false start this weekend when overnight frost caused the home tie vs neighbours Upton to be postponed.

Added 16th Jan 2012 » Read More

Davies handed Featherstone trial

Prolific try-scorer Gareth Davies has been handed a one-month trial at Featherstone Rovers.

Davies impressed Fev head coach Daryl Powell when Sharlston took on the Co-operative Championship club at their Big Fellas Stadium in a festive friendly on Boxing Day.

Added 5th Jan 2012 » Read More

Rovers home to Edge Hill Uni

Sharlston Rovers have drawn Edge Hill University at home in the Carnegie Challenge Cup preliminary round, scheduled to be played 4th/5th February 2012.
Added 19th Dec 2011 » Read More

Rovers A lose winning run

Rovers dropped both points here against a strong Halifax based Boothtown Terriers outfit who had several new arrivals in their side in a game that Rovers could and should have won.
Added 19th Dec 2011 » Read More

Rovers await Challenge Cup Draw

Sharlston Rovers have been invited to participate in the prestigious Challenge Cup this year and await the opening stages draw on Monday 19th December held at Twist Lane, Leigh.
Added 14th Dec 2011 » Read More

Rovers A winning run continues

Rovers picked up their 6th straight win but were made to work hard by a strong and experienced West Bowling outfit. Following on from a number of excellent recent performances Rovers were full of confidence and took the game to the visitors.
Added 5th Dec 2011 » Read More

Rovers Cup Round-up

After losing out on another festive Yorkshire cup final appearance following the recent 19-10 defeat to the hands of Hunslet Old Boys, Rovers will have to focus on other competitions for their quest for Silverwear. Click read more for a round up Rovers cup action.
Added 29th Nov 2011 » Read More

Rovers A make statement of intent in local cup

Rovers followed on from last week’s excellent victory with another emphatic performance in an 11 try demolition of local rivals Ryhill Hammers in the Talbot and Falcon sponsored Cup 1st round. This victory was built around solid defence and some superb flowing rugby with the game played in an excellent spirit throughout and well controlled by a very good official.
Added 28th Nov 2011 » Read More