Following applications from CMS Yorkshire league teams Queens, Hunslet Old Boys, Dewsbury Moor, Birstall Victoria, Ossett Trinity and Oulton Raiders A to join the Pennine league for the 2010-2011 season, Pennine bosses have given all 6 clubs the green light.
Added 5th Jul 2010
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The 2009/10 season came to a close with the annual awards presentation held at Sharlstons own clubhouse presented by Fev players Jesse Joe Parker, jamie Field and Jon Steele.
Added 14th May 2010
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Sharlston Rovers are all teed up for the final push in order to retain the Pennine Premier league championship. The weekends result where they eventually run out comfortable winners over Halifax Irish means that should Drighlington cross the final hurdle unscathed at Crigglestone this weekend, then the winner of the final league game on Wednesday 28th April at Sharlston will become champions.
Added 21st Apr 2010
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Sharlston Rovers are through to the Pennine Presidents Cup final in the quest to make it 3 consecutive league cup wins after progressing through a tough tie against promotion winning Slaithwaite Saracens of division one.
Added 13th Apr 2010
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Sharlston Rovers clawed back a point from this weekends away visit to Fartown and once again St Joesphs showed how competitive they can be at home. The dropped point doesn’t do much to their league position and as long as they don’t leak another point in their last 2 games, a home victory in the last game of the season against Drighlington will seal the league for a consecutive season.
Added 6th Apr 2010
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With a few sore bodies from the midweek final victory over Westgate Rovers didn’t have the fuel in the tank to put to bed a 16-4 half time lead. Allowing hosts Kippax to pull back level, it took the boot of Tommy Malyan 2 minutes from time to separate the teams and give Rovers the much needed league points.
Added 31st Mar 2010
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Rovers put on an exhibition in their final league outing of the season against a game but struggling Bradford based outfit Undercliffe Wildboars, running in 10 tries but only converting 4 to keep the Rovers points tally below 50.
Added 28th Mar 2010
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A second half turn around gave Rovers the much needed league points against third place Siddal A after the Halifax visitors held Rovers to a no score draw going into the interval.
Heavy overnight rain made handling difficult and in the opening half both sides struggled to complete their sets. Rovers had several chances to go over but Siddal A held firm in defence as Sharlston tried to force their way down the middle of the park.
Added 23rd Mar 2010
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Sharlston Rovers continued their winning league form with a testing encounter versus much improved Crigglestone All Blacks side and were held to only a 2 point lead at half time. The improvement from the earlier 40-8 drubbing was no surprise with Crigg enjoying a great run of form that see’s them clear of the drop zone in 4th position.
Added 17th Mar 2010
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Severely under strength Rovers were up against it from the off in this tough encounter at Bradford based rivals Victoria Rangers on a day when their usual effort and commitment was not enough.
Added 27th Mar 2010
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Rovers under strength injury hit side pulled off an outstanding victory against all the odds with another superb and gutsy team performance this time against Halifax Based rivals Boothtown Terriers, despite fielding only 13 fit players and backing up from the midweek cup final disappointment against Kettlethorpe.
Added 14th Mar 2010
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Sharlston Rovers are through to the Semi Finals of the Pennine Presidents cup where a home tie versus dark horses Slaithwaite Saracens is the only obstacle in the way of a fifth cup final appearance.
Added 7th Mar 2010
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Sharlston Rovers are a step closer to their seventh consecutive Wakefield ARL Unison Presidents cup final in their quest to match Brookhouse’s 7 on the bounce cup triumphs. They make the semi final after progressing through a testing tie at Westgate Wolves where despite the atrocious conditions some good rugby was on display from both sides
Added 2nd Mar 2010
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Rovers finally got their 1st win of the year with a tough hard-fought victory against Bradford based rivals Dudley Hill. The recent poor weather had turned the field into a quagmire and both teams struggled to find their way in the opening quarter with ultimately the side that made the least mistakes would in all probability win this match.
Added 1st Mar 2010
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This coming Friday evening the community of Sharlston and surrounding areas are invited to a fundraiser evening at Sharlston Rugby club in aid of the Help for Heroes Charity.The event will be held in the main concert room and is open to everyone, there will be a Disco and Karaoke with the main event being an auction.
Added 22nd Feb 2010
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Rovers extended their lead at the summit of the Pennine Premier division with a 48-10 rout at the home of Elland. Despite an early set back conceding a try from Jake McCarthy in the opening minute Rovers raced into a commanding 24-4 half time lead.
Added 22nd Feb 2010
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Rovers almost pulled off an amazing victory here against promotion favourites Lindley swifts, in a thrilling hard fought division 3 encounter. Despite losing key players to 1st team duties and an injury in the opening minute to the scrum half Rovers more than held their own and were unfortunate not to take at least a share of the spoils.
Added 21st Feb 2010
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Sharlston Rovers have moved to the summit of the Pennine Premier with a rampant 52-6 home victory over Huddersfield St Joesphs.
Added 14th Feb 2010
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Playing only their 2nd match of the year Rovers were caught cold by the impressive start from the strong looking Dudley Hill side. Late withdrawals and 1st team call ups meant a major reshuffle at the start and Rovers were struggling to find the pace early on.
Added 14th Feb 2010
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Sharlston Rovers let the opportunity to go to the summit of the Pennine league premier division for the first time in over 4 months slip when New Earswick came back from 22-6 to take a share of the spoils and keep Rovers scoreless in the second half.
Added 9th Feb 2010
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Rovers hopes of a good run in the BARLA National cup game crashing to an end at the weekend when local hosts Oulton Raiders edged a closely thought encounter which was nearly lost to the weather.
With many local fixtures caught out by the unexpected cold snap the game attracted a large crowd for a hugely anticipated battle, the players of both sides didn’t disappoint either with a down to the wire skirmish.
Added 1st Feb 2010
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Sharlston Rovers made no mistake second time round in the replay of the Pennine presidents cup which on the first time of playing ended in controversy after the referee had incorrectly tallied the scores in Westgate’s favour before quickly realising the scores were actually tied.
Added 26th Jan 2010
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Rovers almost pulled off an amazing victory here against unbeaten League leaders West Leeds in this hard fought division 3 encounter. Despite losing key players to 1st team duties and with a number of others injured the 2nd string put in a fabulous team effort and shocked the visitors with some excellent defence and some enterprising play with the ball in hand.
Added 25th Jan 2010
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Sharlston Rovers felt the retribution of Leigh East at the weekend after the NCL Premier top dogs dealt a blow of revenge after Rovers dumped them out the same competition last season.
Added 20th Jan 2010
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CENTRE Gareth Davies was the match-winner as Sharlston Rovers, who had beaten the Old Boys’ neighbours Hunslet Warriors 20-0 at the same venue 12 months ago, became the first side since Skirlaugh’s achievement of 1995/96 to retain the Yorkshire Cup
Added 30th Dec 2009
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Sharlston Rovers hopes of a bye from the preliminary round played just 6 days after the Yorkshire cup final were short lived as they were drawn in the opening round not once, but twice.
Added 8th Dec 2009
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Rovers remain hot on the heels of league toppers Drighlington after adding another 2 points to their league campaign with an eventual trouble-free home victory over Halifax Irish.
Added 7th Dec 2009
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Rovers booked their place in the final of the Wakefield and District Physiowise sponsored trophy with an emphatic victory over game local rivals Ryhill Hammers in a repeat of last year’s semi final .
Added 6th Dec 2009
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Sharlston Rovers made a substantial step closer to their aspirations of defending their Pennine league crown with a 24-10 victory over league challengers Siddal A. Missing several influential players like Miles, Saville and Maskill it took a performance spectators have been waiting for to seal the much needed away league points.
Added 1st Dec 2009
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Rovers almost pulled off an amazing victory here against unbeaten League 2 leaders Newsome Panthers in this Andrew Bennett Memorial trophy 1st round tie.
Added 29th Nov 2009
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The weekends Pennine Presidents cup tie between holders Sharlston Rovers and Wakefield rivals Westgate Wolves ended prematurely leaving the bumper crowd confused on the out come.
Rovers held a 20-14 lead from just after half time but encroaching into injury time Westgate hit back with a last minute converted score to level matters and take the game into extra time
Added 24th Nov 2009
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Rovers under strength injury hit side pulled off an outstanding victory against all the odds with another superb team performance this time against Bradford based Undercliffe Wildboars.
Added 23rd Nov 2009
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Rovers ground out a deserved victory in atrocious conditions against a game Halifax based outfit. The torrential downpour at the start of the match meant the game was always going to be a case of whoever adapted to the conditions best would probably take the game and Rovers got off to a steady start completing the first 6 sets without any errors.
Added 16th Nov 2009
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Sharlston Rovers are into their third consecutive Yorkshire cup final after being pushed all the way by Hull & District premier side Norland Sharks. A youthful optimism from the hosts drove for the giant killing victory but Rovers showed their metal coming from behind to edge the victory.
Added 16th Nov 2009
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Rovers came up short in this fixture against a strong Ovenden side that were a much different outfit from the previous week’s side with their 1st string not having a match.
Added 8th Nov 2009
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Sharlston Rovers pulled around a tight game at New Earswick All Blacks putting 3 late tries on the hosts to make the score look more comfortable than the 40-24 result suggested.
Added 8th Nov 2009
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Current Holders Sharlston Rovers made another step closer to retaining the trophy with a comfortable home victory over Dewsbury Moor into the semi final where a tough trip to Hull based Norland Sharks is all that stands in the way of a final appearance.
Added 3rd Nov 2009
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Click to view directions to Siddal A's ground for the upcoming Pennine premier game
Siddal A : 78 Backhold Lane, Siddal, Halifax. HX3 9EH
Added 11th Nov 2008
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Rovers under strength injury hit side almost pulled off an amazing victory against a strong Liversedge outfit, just falling short and having to settle for a share of the spoils. With several regulars missing and 2 being called up for 1st team duties Rovers were always going to be up against it and had to dig deep and show their character in this tough game.
Added 18th Oct 2009
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Rovers under strength injury hit side pulled off an amazing victory against a strong Bradford based Odsal outfit in a game played in extremely difficult conditions.
Added 4th Oct 2009
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Reigning Pennine League champions Sharlston Rovers laid down a solid statement of intent with their close away victory over perennial adversary Drighlington last weekend. The annual fixture always proves to be one of the toughest of the campaign and this early season rendition was no different with both sides matching efforts for most of the first half.
Added 29th Sep 2009
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Rovers finally kick started their league campaign following on from last week’s good cup win with a hard fought victory over their Bradford based opponents Victoria Rangers. Both sides were determined and the defence throughout was outstanding.
Added 27th Sep 2009
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Sharlston Rovers have made it to the final of the Wakefield ARL Brian McDermott City Plasterers Cup in hope of retaining the trophy for the sixth succesfive time after a never in doubt victory of rivals Crigglestone.
Added 18th Sep 2009
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Rovers started their defence of the Wakefield and District Physiowise trophy in some style and in this hard fought encounter against local rivals Westgate A. Both sides were eager to impress and in the opening exchanges defences were on top with some big hits from both sides.
Added 27th Sep 2009
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Sharlston continue to move in the right direction if they are to retain the Pennine Premier crown with a hard fought victory over newly promoted Kippax Welfare.
Added 12th Sep 2009
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Sharlston Rovers opened up their defence of the league champion’s title with a hefty victory over bogey side Keighley Albion. On each of the last 5 visits to Albion’s ground Rovers haven’t managed to come away with more than a point, a fact Rovers were enthusiastic quash.
Added 6th Sep 2009
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Rovers came up just short in this opening fixture against a workmanlike Littleborough outfit. Starting slowly as usual the young Rovers side gifted their opponents a dream start when switching off at the kick off and further mistakes meant they had to defend for 3 consecutive sets, with the visitors scoring out wide after 4 minutes.
Added 6th Sep 2009
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Iesten Harris aided by Mick Riley drew the BARLA Yorkshire County Cup this evening at current Holders Sharlston Rovers clubhouse.
Rovers like most other Pennine and Yorkshire league clubs received a bye in the prelim round and will face a journey to either the Keighley Town or Hull Wyke on Sat 3rd October in their defence of the County cup.
Added 3rd Sep 2009
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For Sharlston Rovers it’s going to be an extra special effort if they are to surpass last season’s achievements. The Yorkshire cup, Pennine Presidents cup, Wakefield Presidents cup and Premier League champions are once again poised for hopefully successful season under newly appointed coach Chris Chester.
Saturday 8th August
HOME - Sharlston Rovers A vs Rochdale Mayfield A, Kick off 1.30pm
HOME - Sharlston Rovers vs Rochdale Mayfield, Kick off 3.00pm
Added 4th Aug 2009
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The supporters buses are now nearly full for the Champions of Champions trip to Blackpool, for enquiries about tickets please contact the Sharlston Hotel on 01924 865538. Bus Tickets are £10 for Adults and £5 for Kids, leaving the Sharlston Hotel at 9.30 am prompt.
Directions are available, click read more for details.
Added 21st May 2009
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BARLA coach John Fieldhouse has named his tour leaders with Wigan St Judes’ John Mc Mullen handed the captains role and Sharlston Rovers’ Lee Maskill supporting in a vice-captains role. The 28 man squad completed their last training session this Sunday before they fly out on Tuesday 9th June.
Added 2nd Jun 2009
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SHARLSTON Rovers continued their impressive haul of honours this season by bagging the Wakefield ARL Unison President's Cup on Tuesday night.
The Weeland Road Club made it six President's Cup triumphs on the spin thanks to a relatively comfortable victory over Ackworth Jaguars at Featherstone Rovers' Chris Moyles Stadium.
Added 15th May 2009
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Despite missing several key players and backing up from Thursday nights tough cup final victory Rovers were in outstanding form in this very much one sided league encounter against game but outgunned South Yorkshire based Hoyland Vikings, playing some real attractive rugby in a 9 try blitz in the glorious sunshine.
Added 26th Apr 2009
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Sharlston Rovers ‘A’ are the first team to win the Wakefield ARL Physiowise cup after a pulsating victory at the Chris Moyles Stadium where Wakefield City fought throughout the second half to catch up the 18-10 half time score line.
Added 25th Apr 2009
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After a sluggish opening quarter Rovers finished the game in outstanding form in this very tough encounter against a strong Liversedge outfit that were one place above Sharlston at the start of the day.
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Rovers crept closer to the league leaders Drighlington who they beat 3 days earlier with another 2 points banked having hosted Albion midweek.
Added 17th Apr 2009
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Rovers made a massive stride towards the capture of the Pennine Premier title after delivering Drighlington’s first league defeat of the season. The race for the top spot seems to be down to the 2 old foes and this victory will give Rovers the upper hand come the end of season finale if they don’t fall at any of the final 4 game hurdles that remain.
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Added 7th Apr 2009
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Rovers took the field determined to make amends for last week’s disappointing defeat and put the hosts to the sword with a 7 try demolition in a very good all round team display.
Added 6th Apr 2009
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Sharlston Rovers put the disappointment of last weeks exit in the BARLA National cup behind them and got back to winning ways as they booked their finalists spot in the Pennine Presidents cup.
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Added 30th Mar 2009
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A vastly under strength Rovers just came up short in this promotion battle against close rivals Morley Borough. Despite missing several key players and only able to muster 14 fit players the young Rovers side stunned the home side with a blistering start to the game.
Added 29th Mar 2009
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Sharlston Rovers progression in the National cup fell by the wayside this weekend as Wigan St Cuthberts ended an impressive run of 24 games unbeaten by amateur opposition.
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Added 23rd Mar 2009
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Rovers resumed their league campaign after lasts weeks’ cup heroics and showed their determination with a real hard fought effort to secure the vital 2 league points and keep their promotion hopes alive against a strong Odsal Sedbergh outfit.
Added 22nd Mar 2009
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Sharlston put their league championship push back on track with their first league game in over 3 months. A strong cup campaign that see’s them in the National cup quarter finals this weekend along with the Yorkshire Cup already in their grasps has meant that Rovers still have 8 games to complete before the season closes.
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Added 16th Mar 2009
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Rovers booked their place in the final of the Wakefield and District Physiowise sponsored trophy with an extremely hard fought victory in a pulsating and tense encounter against local rivals Ryhill Hammers.
Added 16th Mar 2009
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A brave Rovers side threw everything they had at semi-professional Oldham Roughyeds and an upset was on the cards as they only trailed by 4 points at the interval.
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Added 9th Mar 2009
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Rovers came up just short in this tough promotion battle against strong rivals Wortley Dragons who are now the odds on favourites for the division 3 title.
Added 9th Mar 2009
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The big game approaches for the players and supporters of Sharlston Rovers who will pit their unbeaten form against the toughest opposition to date, as they take on the semi professionals of Oldham in the 3rd round of the Carnegie Challenge cup.
Added 4th Mar 2009
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Sharlston Rovers continue to excel in cup competitions with as they progress into the semi finals of the Pennine Presidents cup where they will face Halifax Irish on home soil.
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Added 3rd Mar 2009
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Rovers took the field for their 1st game in 3 weeks and despite being slightly rusty made light work of their game but outgunned opponents scoring 7 tries to 2 in the process to keep alive their promotion aspirations.
Added 2nd Mar 2009
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Sharlston Rovers were only seconds away from being dumped out of the BARLA National cup competition as their tie versus West Bowling entered the close of extra time only for BARLA International Lee Maskill to cross in the corner to put them into quarter finals.
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Added 24th Feb 2009
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THREE could be the lucky number for Rovers as they prepare for their encounter with Oldham in the third round of the Carnegie Challenge cup.
Added 18th Feb 2009
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Rovers progressed though a nail biting encounter with NCL premier outfit Leigh East and showed great character to come back from a 10 point shock opening.
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Added 14th Feb 2009
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It's the big one this week for Sharlston Rovers as they make their bid to reach the third round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup and standing in their way is Leigh East.
Added 11th Feb 2009
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The hopes of reaching the 3rd round of the prestigious Carnegie Challenge cup continues to burn strong for the Rovers with a comfortable away victory over Warrington based Crosfields.The reward is a home tie with Leigh East.
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Added 31st Jan 2009
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Rovers came up just short in this tough promotion battle against strong rivals Brighouse Rangers. Rovers went close as early as the 3rd minute when Hill’s kick through saw Cooper first to the ball and he fed Shaw who was stopped just short of the line. Mistakes from the home side put their line under pressure and it needed good defence from Greenbank and Smith to keep the visitors out.
Added 1st Feb 2009
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Despite the boggy conditions Rovers were in outstanding form in this very much one sided league encounter against game but outgunned Huddersfield based Underbank Rangers, and played some real attractive rugby in a 9 try blitz.
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Added 25th Jan 2009
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For the village of Sharlston the involvement in the prestigious Challenege cup competition registers memories of the most successful season in the clubs existence.
Added 19th Jan 2009
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Sharlston continue their fine cup form returning from their round 3 National cup tie with the eventual victory. Rovers opened with a blistering first half but a lack of respect for the ball in the second stopped Sharlston from registering a big score.
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Added 18th Jan 2009
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This clash between two sides of different styles turned out to be a real hard fought affair with no quarter asked or given by either side. Chances were few and far between in the boggy conditions which suited the visitors much larger pack the better with Rovers struggling to find their rhythm in the mud.
Added 18th Jan 2009
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Newly crowned Yorkshire cup champions Sharlston Rovers kept a firm grip on the retention of the Pennine Presidents cup after a hard fought victory over Huddersfield St Joesphs. With a testing league encounter fresh in the mind Rovers knew they had to emulate the strong performance that won them the Yorkshire cup last week if they were to progress into the quarter final stage.
Added 6th Jan 2009
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ITS rankled, Sharlston way, for a full 12 months that the Pennine League giants failed to fire in the 2007/8 BARLA Yorkshire Cup Final against Queens.
A year down the line, that festering grievance has been remedied and the joy in the Rovers camp was plain to see in the joyous post-match celebrations after yesterdays memorable win. .
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Added 28th Dec 2008
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Sharlston Rovers made a notable stance against one of the NCL premier top dogs and despite the poor handling conditions were dominant throughout.
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Added 18th Dec 2008
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Both the A team and the first team games will not go ahead on Saturday 13th December.
The first team was due to host York Acorn in the National cup but the field was deemed un playable by superleague whistler Ben Thaler by 11 am. The second team however have been awarded their game due to Lindley Swifts failure to pay their BARLA fees. It is understood that Lindley will be appealing to BARLA over the awarded game.
Added 13th Dec 2008
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For the 2nd week running Rovers kept a clean sheet and despite not firing on all cylinders were far too good for their Bradford based opponents.
Added 7th Dec 2008
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Sharlston Rovers remain unbeaten in the Pennine premier and head the table, but it was nip and tuck in periods as the host St Joesphs proved to be a hurdle that could have tripped Rovers title aspirations.
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Added 7th Dec 2008
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Rovers travelled to New Earswick with the comfort of a 52-10 result in the previous home tie, but this encounter was to be a much closer affair with the York outfit working hard to keep out a Rovers side that attacks with flair.
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Added 30th Nov 2008
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Rovers were outstanding in this Barla National cup round 1 tie against spirited and game Salford based opponents Cadishead Rhinos who must be given great credit for the way they conducted themselves on and off the field.
Added 30th Nov 2008
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Follow the preparation for the big day with insights from both camps, plus the very latest news, views and opinions on the Yorkshire Cup final, from within the amateur game ...
Added 28th Nov 2008
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Sharlston Rovers claimed the local bragging rights in the Wakefield Pennine premier derby match as they eased to a comfortable victory whilst hosting a Crigglestone side which remains injury stricken.
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Added 23rd Nov 2008
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An under strength Rovers side came off 2nd best in this game to crash out of the Andrew Bennett trophy at the 1st hurdle against a vastly experienced and strong West Leeds outfit.
Added 24th Nov 2008
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Sharlston Rovers emerged with an important 2 league points having faced what could have been a potential banana skin. With a testing journey to third placed Siddal A, it was unsure what would face them especially with the NCL team’s game being postponed.
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Added 17th Nov 2008
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Rovers followed up last week’s impressive performance with an outstanding ten try display against under strength but game old rivals Whitehall.
Added 16th Nov 2008
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After being held to a 10-8 lead at the interval Rovers superior fitness prevailed as they took the game away with Davies closing with a hat trick of tries
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Added 9th Nov 2008
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Rovers returned from their trip to near neighbours Eastmoor A with a comprehensive victory under their belt. Both these sides fielded a mixture of youth and experience with the result being a game played at a very high tempo throughout.
Added 9th Nov 2008
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Rovers will face Hunslet Warriors having squeezed through a tight encounter 14-12 at Drighlington.
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Added 1st Nov 2008
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Rovers looked to remove the memories of 2 seasons ago when the Bradford based side came away with the victory which made a huge dint in that seasons promotion campaign.
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Added 26th Oct 2008
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Sharlston Rovers have made the semi final stage position where they will travel to Drighlington after battling through a gruelling encounter with Hunslet Old Boys.
Added 19th Oct 2008
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Rovers continued their excellent start to the season with and emphatic victory against a big robust South Yorkshire outfit.
Added 12th Oct 2008
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Sharlston progress into the quarter final stages after a 30-15 victory over Huddersfield St Joesphs.
Added 5th Oct 2008
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Pink and Rugby League dont exactly go hand in hand, but as a player for Sharlston 'A' Russ Barlow will be sporting a pink head guard for the 2008/9 season, in support of Cancer Research UK.
Added 30th Sep 2008
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