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Leigh 40 – 0 London

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Leigh 40 – 0 London

Leigh Centurions moved into the last 16 of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup as their seventh straight win accounted for the Broncos at LSV. Ben Crooks took the Man of the Match performance capped by two second half tries in an impressive team performance marked by some superb defensive work to nil the visitors. The sixth round draw will take place live on The Chris Evans Breakfast show on BBC Radio 2 next Wednesday, April 25 (from 8.10am). Leigh Centurions caretaker coach Kieron Purtill said: “I was really pleased with the…

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Leigh Centurions Announce 19-Man Squad For Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Clash With London Broncos

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Leigh Centurions Announce 19-Man Squad For Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Clash With London Broncos

Leigh Centurions have confirmed their 19-man squad for Sunday’s Ladbrokes Challenge Cup clash with London Broncos (3pm)               1 Craig Hall LISA 2 Matty Dawson Jones GM Projects 3 Ben Crooks 247 Technology Ltd 4 Peter Mata’utia Fitfield Ltd 5 Rhys Evans Brick Store Ltd 6 Ben Reynolds Cloud4 Computers Ltd 7 Drew Hutchison The Pavilion Furniture Outlet 10 Jamie Acton Impact Insurance 11 Kevin Larroyer Tommy Sale MBE Youth Development Programme 12 Bodene Thompson Palatine Paints 13 Harrison Hansen (captain) Atico Hair &…

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Centurions Confirm The Signing Of Ryan Bailey

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Centurions Confirm The Signing Of Ryan Bailey

Leigh Centurions are delighted to announce the signing of former Great Britain and England prop forward Ryan Bailey from Workington Town. Leigh Centurions Head of Rugby Keiron Cunningham said: “Ryan is keen to maintain full time rugby, he lives on our doorstep and has a point to prove. He wants to finish his career on his terms on a high with a big achievement. “He has been in six winning grand finals so knows what the big stage is all about. He has had his issues but as with everyone…

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Centurions Break Club Record At Sheffield Last Sunday

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Centurions Break Club Record At Sheffield Last Sunday

Leigh Centurions set a new club record with their first half display in yesterday’s Betfred Championship game against Sheffield Eagles at Olympic Legacy Park. It was the first time in Club history that Leigh had scored 50 points in the first half of a game. Several supporters had queried if this was a ‘first’ at the game itself and on Sunday evening and after exhaustive research this can now be confirmed. Kieron Purtill’s side actually led 50-0 until Eagles scored a try on the stroke of half-time to make the…

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Get Your Tickets For The Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Game With London Now!

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Get Your Tickets For The Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Game With London Now!

Leigh Centurions’ Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Round Five fixture against London Broncos will take place at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Sunday 22nd April 2018 with a 3pm kick off. Tickets for this fixture are on sale now. Tickets for this fixture are available in The Holland’s Pies North Stand (terracing behind the posts) and Kingstone Press West Stand (reserved seating along the touchline). London Broncos supporters have been allocated Blocks A & B in the Kingstone Press West Stand and can purchase their tickets via the avenues below. Supporters can…

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Sheffield 20 – 72 Leigh

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Sheffield 20 – 72 Leigh

Leigh romped to their sixth successive win with a stunning 13-try success on their first visit to the Olympic Legacy Park. Built partly on the footprint of the old Don Valley Stadium, though the pitch is now 3g and turned around 90 degrees, the traditional home of the Eagles has often been a venue where Leigh have suffered heartbreak in the past. But a near perfect first half performance laid the foundation for a runaway win as the visitors scored 50 points including a five-minute hat-trick for Craig Hall. Matty…

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