Heavy defeats for Cumbrians on Rugby League return

Whitehaven RLFC and Workington Town. Credit: Whitehaven RLFC and Workington Town.

Both of west Cumbria's rugby league clubs suffered heavy defeats on the first day of the new Kingstone Press Championship season.

Whitehaven RLFC lost 52 - 6 away at Halifax.

Workington Town fared little better at home, as they were beaten 12 - 42 by Sheffield Eagles.

Both teams lost heavily. Credit: ITV Border