Whitehaven 2010 R.L.F.C.is a professionalrugby leagueclub, fromWhitehaven,Cumbria.They currently play in theRFL League Onefollowing relegation from theChampionshipin 2024. They currently play their games at theRecreation Ground(known locally as the Recre).
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| Full name | Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club | ||
| Nickname(s) | Haven Marras | ||
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| Founded | 1948(formation) 2010(reformation) | ||
| Website | whitehavenrl.co.uk | ||
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| Coach | Anthony Murray | ||
| Captain | Jordan Burns | ||
| Competition | RFL League 1 | ||
| 2024 season | 13th (relegated) | ||
 Current season | |||
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| Records | |||
| Championship | 0 | ||
| League 1 | 1(2019) | ||
| Most capped | 417–John McKeown | ||
| Highest points scorer | 2,133–John McKeown | ||
Their nicknames are 'Haven' or the 'Marras' (a local dialect word for 'mates'). Their mascot is a lion called "Pride". Between 1997 and 2003 they were known asWhitehaven Warriors.
Their local rivals areWorkington Town.
History
editFoundation
editRugby league inCumbriacan trace its roots back over 100 years to the formation of theNorthern Union.Whitehaven had its own team, Whitehaven Recreation, which competed in theChallenge Cupin the first decade of the 20th century.[1][citation needed]
Whitehaven RLFCwas formed at a meeting held in the Miners' Welfare Club at Kells from the Whitehaven Miners' Welfare team in 1948 and shortly afterwards were admitted into theRugby Football Leagueby just three votes. Whitehaven took over the Miners' Welfare lease at the Recreation Ground. In their first game Haven beatHull F.C.5–0. There was a "disappointing" turnout of only 9,000 because of the pouring rain; in those days the supporters' club had 4,000 members. The early Whitehaven team were nicknamed"the Colliers"because of the Miners' Welfare connection.[citation needed]
In a Britain that still was still recovering from wartime rationing and austerity Whitehaven gradually picked itself up.Billy Littlecame to the Recreation Ground in 1950 as coach at a time when the fledgling Haven club were struggling to compete in the professional league. His tenure as coach signalled an era of progress and improvement. In 1951, the first of a long line of players fromAustralasiajoined Haven asNeville Emerybecame player-coach. Whitehaven finished tenth in a league of 30 in the 1952–53 season and Whitehaven team lost 15-5 to the touring Australians watched by a crowd of 9,253 at the Recreation Ground.[2]
On Saturday 20 October 1956, Whitehaven defeated the Australian tourists 14–11 before a crowd of 10,917 at the Recreation Ground. Later that season the club came within minutes of a Wembley appearance when they lost 10–9 toLeedsin a Challenge Cup semi-final before a 50,000 crowd at theOdsal Stadium,featuring players such as the legendaryDick Huddartand full backJohn McKeown.The end of that season saw Emery return home to be replaced byEdward Gibson,who rebuilt the team, and in 1959/60 the club finished 6th in the league their highest ever position.[citation needed]
1960s and onwards
editThe club's record attendance was set in 1960 when 18,650 spectators turned up for a third round Challenge Cup game againstWakefield Trinity.Despite this, the 1960s were a period of decline as the club struggled on the field, though in 1965 the club defeated the touring New Zealanders 12–5, the winning try scored by John Coupe. It wasn't until 1970 that the club emerged from this lean spell. Under the coaching ofSol Roperthey topped the league table for part of the 1969–70 season. Once again the club defeated the game's top clubs likeSt. Helens,WiganandBradford Northernat the Recreation Ground.[citation needed]
Jeff Bawdenin 1971–72, his first season as head coach, was able to take Whitehaven toCentral Parkand beat Wigan on their own patch for the first time in Whitehaven's history. The club progressed over the next few years and in 1973 acquired floodlights. However success was once again denied at the last hurdle as the club suffered semi-final defeats in both theLancashireCounty Cupand theJohn Player Cup.[citation needed]
Phil Kitchinbecame coach in 1980. Two promotions to the top division came in the 1980s, and during this period the club produced a batch of internationals in scrum halfArnold 'Boxer' Walker,forwardVince Foxand centreVince Gribbin.Kitchen was sacked in 1981 and Arnold Walker became player-coach before also being sacked as coach.[3]
By the end of the 1980s the club found itself back in Division Two.
Whitehaven faced a financial crisis in 1992. Eleven local businessmen,Copeland Counciland Albright & Wilson joined forces to form Whitehaven 1992 Ltd, the holding company which owns 70 per cent of the shares.[4]
Summer era
editWhenSuper Leaguewas proposed Whitehaven were supposed to merge withBarrow,CarlisleandWorkington Townto form aCumbriaclub to be based at Workington, that would take part in the new summer competition. This was successfully resisted.[citation needed]
Whitehaven Warriors ended 1996 one place above the relegation positions. The appointment of Kiwi coachesKurt SorensenandStan Martinbrought about a revival at the club with Haven finishing third in Division One in 1997 and reaching the play-off semi-finals only to lose toHull F.C.The club adopted the nameWhitehaven Warriorsduring that season.[citation needed]
Martin quit as coach in summer 1998, Colin Armstrong took temporary charge of Whitehaven[5]before Edgar took over.
The merger issue resurfaced in 2000, Whitehaven were so heavily in debt that a merger with Workington seemed the only means of survival.[6]However, the board of directors rejected a merger proposal with Workington Town and then resigned en masse.[7]
Paul Cullenarrived as coach in September 2000 taking over fromKevin Tamati.This heralded upward progression for Whitehaven. The club made steady progress and earned a place in National League 1 for 2003. Cullen left in August 2002 to manage Warrington.Peter Smithtook over as coach with help from Peter Roe[8]beforeSteve McCormackwas appointed in 2004. Whitehaven dropped theWarriorsepithet and went back to being plain Whitehaven.
In 2004, they were undefeated at home in the league and made it to the semi-final of theArriva Trains Cuplosing to the eventual winnersLeigh Centurions.They also narrowly lost out on promotion toSuper Leagueafter losing 32–16 in extra time to Leigh in theNational League Onegrand final. The following year despiteCastlefordbeing red hot favourites for promotion Whitehaven managed to win their first piece of silverware when he took the National League One League Leader's trophy, however they were unable to take this success into the grand final, where they were heavily beaten by Castleford.
Steve McCormackleft to manageWidnesand was replaced byDave Rotheramin November 2005. In 2006, Haven finished 4th and reached the National League 1 play-offs, only to be beaten 24–20 by Steve McCormack's Widnes in a hard fought semi-final. They were knocked out of theNorthern Rail Cupat the quarter-final stage byHull Kingston Roverswho would eventually be promoted to the Engage Super League that season.
In late 2006 they became the first ever winners of the pre-seasonIke SouthwardTrophy,beating neighboursWorkington Town18–6 at the Recreation Ground. Haven made it to the final of theNorthern Rail Cupfor the first time in 2007 but lost 54–6 to Widnes.[9]
Whitehaven appointedPaul Crareyas their new coach in October 2007 as Dave Rotheram left to manage Workington Town.
In early 2008Gerard Stokeswas offered the job of coaching Haven, after coachPaul Crareyleft the club citing personal health issues.[10]Stokes led Haven to the play-offs during his first season in charge. However a disastrous 13-game losing streak saw the club relegated toChampionship 1at the end of the 2010 season.[11]
2010 Reformation
editFollowing relegation at the end if the 2010 season, Whiteaven went into administration and re-formed under the nameWhitehaven 2010.As a consequence, Haven were deducted nine points for next season's Championship 1.
Club legendDavid Seedswas appointed head coach and started the season unbeaten, wiping out the nine-point deduction in the first few games but fell short of promotion being knocked out in the play-offs byDoncaster.Following the game David Seeds resigned as coach and Les Ashe resigned as assistant coach.
Towards the end of 2011 Haven appointedDon Gailerfrom the North Devils in Australia as new head coach, with the remit being promotion to the Championship. Haven finished 4th, thus securing the final promotion berth after Doncaster,Barrowand local rivals Workington Town. Gailer was sacked just two weeks after securing promotion following a rift between the coach and Haven players.[12]
In September 2012 Haven announced that exCastlefordcoachDave Woodswould coach the side in 2013,[13]Haven immediately set about strengthening for 2013 signing prop Paul Jackson from Super League side Castleford. Prior to the start of the season Haven announced a dual registration link-up with Super League side St Helens, during the season Ade Gardner, Paul Clough, Tommy Makinson, Carl Forster, Jordan Hand, Joe Greenwood, Anthony Walker and Adam Swift would turn out for the club with Swift in particular impressing from fullback. Haven started well, winning the opening two games before losing at home to Leigh Centurions in front of the Premier Sports cameras. Haven would finally break a 7-game losing streak against local rivals Workington Town winning 29–18 on Sunday 23 June before securing a place in the Championship for the following season.
Steve Deakinwas appointed as head coach in September 2014. A mass exodus of players followed; out of a squad of twenty-four, eighteen left and Haven were left with six players Deakin resigned for personal reasons a week before the first game of the season and playerBrett Seymourtook temporary charge.[14]James Coylewas then appointed as player-coach on a caretaker basis with Brett Seymour.[15]
In 2020, Whitehaven played in theChampionshipfollowing their promotion fromLeague 1after winning the title with 32 points from 20 games. In the 2021 Championship season, Whitehaven finished sixth on the table and qualified for the playoffs. In the first week of the playoffs, they were defeated 24-20 byHalifaxwhich ended their season. In the 2022 RFL Championship season, Whitehaven finished 10th on the table. The following season, Whitehaven finished 12th on the table.[16]
Crisis (Aug 2024)
editIn August 2024 the club entered crisis as head coach Jonty Gorley resigned with team manager Des Byrne resigning two days later, along with numerous other staff members aimed threats of redundancy.;[17][18]Kyle Amortook over as interim head-coach in an attempt to avert a complete breakdown. Further, all first team players went (and are currently) on strike, due to no payments being made throughout July and August. This occurring after weeks of not fielding a full squad on matchdays.[19][20]On 21 August, the RFL stepped in to help alleviate the crisis, but threatened severe sanctions if any fixtures could not be fulfilled.[21][22]A deal was reached to temporarily suspended strike action for the 25 August fixture againstDewsbury.[23][24]They won the game with a 14 player match day squad.[25]In September, the club received a £12,000 donation fromWakefield Trinity.[26]Despite winning their final game of the season, Whitehaven were relegated having finished 13th.[27]The game also saw club captain, James Newton, break his neck.[28]
2025 squad
edit| First team squad | Coaching staff | ||||||||
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2023 transfers
editGains
| Player | Club | Contract | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lachlan Lanskey | 1 Year | September 2022[29] | |
| Lasarusa Tabu | 1 Year | September 2022[29] | |
| Jamie Doran | Workington Town | 1 Year | October 2022[30] |
| Marcus O'Brien | Workington Town | 1 Year | October 2022[31] |
| Josh Rourke | Salford Red Devils | 1 Year | October 2022[32] |
| Sam Freeman | 1 Year | October 2022[33] |
Losses
| Player | Club | Contract | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geronimo Doyle | September 2022[34] | ||
| Will Evans | September 2022[34] | ||
| Tom Wilkinson | September 2022[34] | ||
| Liam Cooper | Swinton Lions | September 2022[35][36] | |
| Andrew Dawson | December 2022 |
Players
editPlayers earning international caps while at Whitehaven
edit- Richard Fletcherwon caps forScotlandwhile at Hull, Castleford and Whitehaven 2001...2007 5-caps + 1-cap (sub)
- "Vince" Gribbinwon a cap forGreat Britainwhile at Whitehaven in 1985 1-cap
- Bill Hollidaywon caps forGreat Britainwhile at Whitehaven in 1964 against France, in 1965 against France, New Zealand (3 matches), while atHull Kingston Roversin 1966 against France, France (sub), in 1967 against Australia (3 matches). Bill Holliday captained Great Britain in 1967 against Australia (3 matches).
- Milton Huddartwon a cap forEnglandwhile at Whitehaven in 1984 against Wales
- Dick Huddartwon caps forEnglandwhile atSt. Helensin 1962 against France, and won caps forGreat Britainwhile at Whitehaven in 1958 against Australia (2 matches), New Zealand (2 matches), while atSt. Helensin 1959 against Australia, in 1961 against New Zealand (3 matches), in 1962 against France (2 matches), Australia (3 matches), New Zealand (2 matches), in 1963 against Australia
- Lee Kiddiewon a cap forScotlandwhile at Whitehaven in 2003
- Phil Kitchinwon a cap forGreat Britainwhile at Whitehaven in 1965 against New Zealand
- John J. McKeownwon a cap forGreat Britainwhile at Whitehaven in 1955/56 against France (Internationals againstFrancewere not granted full Test match status by theRFLuntil 1957)
- Spencer Millerwon caps forScotlandwhile at Whitehaven in 2003 against Ireland and France, in 2004 against Wales and in 2006 against Wales
- Mick Nanynwon caps forScotlandwhile at Whitehaven, Widnes and Oldham 2005...present 6-caps + 1-cap (sub)
- Arnold 'Boxer' Walkerwon a cap forEnglandwhile at Whitehaven in 1981 against France, and won a cap forGreat Britainwhile at Whitehaven in 1980 against New Zealand
- Matt Jimmy DaltonGreat Britain v France Feb 1986
Haven immortals (Hall of Fame)
edit1.John McKeowncirca-1950s
2. Bill Smith (No. 2) circa-1950s
3.Vince Gribbin
4.Eppie Gibson
5.Syd Lowdon(No. 5) circa-1950s
6.Phil Kitchincirca-1956-65
7.Arnold 'Boxer' Walker
8.Bill McAlone(Testimonial match1960)
9.Aaron Lester
10.John Tembeycirca-1950s
11.Bill Holliday
12.Dick Huddart
13.Gordon Cottier
14.Billy Garratt(No. 3) circa-1950s
15.Geoff Robinson(No. 13)
16.Dave Watsoncirca-1980s
17.Les Moore(No. 10) circa-1963-65
18.Matt Jimmy Dalton(No. 2)
Other notable players
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Past coaches
editAlso seeCategory:Whitehaven R.L.F.C. coaches.
- Jack Kitching1948
- Billy Little1950
- Neville Emery1951–56
- Edward Gibson1956–62
- Jim Brough1962–??
- Gus Risman
- Ike Southward1968
- Sol Roper1970–71
- Jeff Bawden1971–?
- Bill Smith 197?–78
- Ray Dutton1978–79
- Phil Kitchin1980–81
- Arnold Walker1981
- Tommy Dawes 1982–83
- Frank Foster1984–85
- Phil Kitchin1986–87
- Barry Smith 1988–89
- Gordon Cottier 1993
- Norman Turley 1990–91
- Kurt Sorensen1994–95
- Stan Martin1995-99
- Colin Armstrong
- Kevin Tamati1999–2000
- Paul Cullen2000–02
- Peter Smith2002–?
- Steve McCormack2004–05
- Dave Rotheram 2006
- Paul Crarey?-2008
- Gerard Stokes]] 2008–10
- [[David Seeds 2011
- Don Gailer 2012
- Dave Woods2013–15
- Steve Deakin 2015
- James Coyle2015–16
- Carl Forster2017-18
- Gary Charlton[40]2018–2021
- Jonty Gorley 2022–24
- Kyle Amor2024
Seasons
editSuper League era
edit| Season | League | Play-offs | Challenge Cup | Other competitions | Name | Tries | Name | Points | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Top try scorer | Top point scorer | |||||||
| 1996 | Division One | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 328 | 546 | 11 | 9th | R4 | |||||||
| 1997 | Division One | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 436 | 398 | 23 | 4th | R4 | |||||||
| 1998 | Division One | 30 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 636 | 657 | 26 | 8th | R4 | |||||||
| 1999 | Northern Ford Premiership | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 651 | 620 | 32 | 8th | QF | |||||||
| 2000 | Northern Ford Premiership | 28 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 533 | 674 | 23 | 11th | R4 | |||||||
| 2001 | Northern Ford Premiership | 28 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 608 | 419 | 31 | 10th | R5 | |||||||
| 2002 | Northern Ford Premiership | 27 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 647 | 600 | 31 | 8th | R5 | |||||||
| 2003 | National League One | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 443 | 438 | 15 | 6th | Lost in Elimination Playoffs | R4 | ||||||
| 2004 | National League One | 18 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 552 | 312 | 28 | 2nd | Lost in Final | QF | ||||||
| 2005 | National League One | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 648 | 307 | 32 | 1st | Lost in Final | R4 | ||||||
| 2006 | National League One | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 516 | 408 | 25 | 4th | Lost in Semi Final | R5 | ||||||
| 2007 | National League One | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 474 | 342 | 38 | 4th | Lost in Semi Final | R5 | Championship Cup | RU | ||||
| 2008 | National League One | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 420 | 399 | 32 | 5th | Lost in Preliminary Final | R5 | ||||||
| 2009 | Championship | 20 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 565 | 567 | 39 | 5th | Lost in Elimination Playoffs | R3 | ||||||
| 2010 | Championship | 20 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 281 | 707 | 16 | 10th | R4 | |||||||
| 2011 | Championship 1 | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 566 | 425 | 36 | 6th | R3 | |||||||
| 2012 | Championship 1 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 549 | 421 | 37 | 4th | Lost in Semi Final | R4 | ||||||
| 2013 | Championship | 26 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 485 | 774 | 37 | 9th | R4 | |||||||
| 2014 | Championship | 26 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 592 | 666 | 45 | 9th | R3 | |||||||
| 2015 | Championship | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 418 | 671 | 14 | 10th | R4 | |||||||
| Championship Shield | 30 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 618 | 921 | 20 | 6th | |||||||||
| 2016 | Championship | 23 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 367 | 720 | 11 | 12th | R4 | |||||||
| Championship Shield | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 571 | 945 | 17 | 7th | |||||||||
| 2017 | League 1 | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 656 | 349 | 35 | 3rd | Lost in Final | R5 | ||||||
| 2018 | League 1 | 26 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 702 | 529 | 32 | 6th | R6 | |||||||
| 2019 | League 1 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 582 | 283 | 32 | 1st | N/A[a] | R4 | 1895 Cup | R1 | ||||
| 2020 | Championship[b] | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 54 | 146 | 0 | 14th | R4 | |||||||
| 2021 | Championship | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 502 | 524 | 25 | 6th | Lost in Elimination Playoffs | R4[c] | 1895 Cup | R1 | ||||
| 2022 | Championship | 27 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 488 | 854 | 19 | 10th | R6 | 1895 Cup | PO | |||||
| 2023 | Championship | 27 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 481 | 809 | 16 | 12th | R3 | |||||||
| 2024 | Championship | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 451 | 854 | 18 | 13th | R3 | 1895 Cup | GS | |||||
Honours
edit- Winners (1):2005
- RFL Championship Leaders' Shield
- Winners (1):2005
- Winners (1):2005
- Winners (1):2019
- Winners (2):1905–06, 1906–07
- Winners (1):1905–06
U23's
edit- U23's League Leaders (1): 2010
- U23's Grand Final Winners (1): 2010
Source:[41]
Club records
editTeam
edit- Highest score: 86–6 vs Highfield 1995
- Heaviest defeat: 106–8 vsWigan12 May 2008
- Record attendance: 18,650, vsWakefield Trinity1960[41]
Individual
edit- Tries in a career: 238Craig Calvert(2004–2017)
- Tries in a season: 34Mick Pechey(1994–95)
- Tries in a match: 6"Vince" Gribbin(vs Doncaster 18 November 1984) &Andrew Bulman(vs Wigan St Patricks 10 March 2019)
- Goals in a career: 1,050John McKeown(1948–61)
- Goals in a season: 141John McKeown(1956–57)
- Goals in a match: 13 Lee Anderson (v Highfield 25 January 1995)
- Points in a career: 2,133John McKeown(1948–61)
- Points in a season: 400Mick Nanyn(2004)
- Points in a match: 32Mick Nanyn(vs Batley 22 August 2004) &Greg McNally(vs Featherstone Rovers 22 March 2009)
- Appearances in a career: 417John McKeown(1948–61)
- Appearances in a season: 42John McKeown(1956–57)
- Consecutive appearances: 83Gary Broadbent(C)[41]
Notes
edit- ^League leaders do not compete in playoffs
- ^The2020 Championshipwas abandoned due to theCOVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.Statistics shown are those at time of abandonment and are not official.
- ^Officially round 2 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021.
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