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The RFL and the Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs are targeting a return in 2021 well before Easter – even if crowds are not permitted until April. The clubs met virtually today and debated a number of possible fixture schedules for 2021 – all of which involve some matches in March. That is likely…

Unfortunately, due to the Government restrictions coming in to force from Thursday 5th November we have to postpone a number of our activities including our Touch Rugby competition, the JETS programme, Girls Rugby sessions and Walking Rugby. In addition, the message from the Barrow and District League is that there will now be no training…

Barrow Raiders would like to thank four players who will not be joining us for the 2021 season; Wartovo Puara, Jono Smith, Perry Singleton and Lee Jewitt Watts agreed terms for two years in 2019 but the restrictions of the Tier 5 sporting visa meant that we were only able to sign one year at...

RFL statement on the Community game UPDATE | NOVEMBER 3 New Covid-19 restrictions come into force nationwide from Thursday 5 November. This means that all Community Game activity* will be suspended until at least Wednesday 2 December. *For the avoidance of doubt this includes: Adult Open age: Men’s & Women’s Youth & Junior RL: Boys’…

The RFL have made the following statement regarding Community Rugby League SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER At the time of writing it is not yet clear how all community sport will be affected, including Community Rugby League. Indications are that grassroots team sport will not be permitted in this lockdown period. In the event that activity is…

The RFL has begun modelling fixture options for 2021 for the return of the Betfred Championship and League 1 competitions, and the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup. A recent meeting of clubs confirmed that although Government advice is currently that crowds will not be permitted until April, there is a shared desire to return well before…

Crellin in seventh heaven Barrow Raiders are delighted to announce the re-signing of Bradd Crellin on a one year deal. This will be the former Millom junior's seventh season with the club and he continues to be a reliable, consistent performer for the team. Bradd had some time out of the team in 2019 following...

McBain extends Raiders stay Barrow Raiders are delighted to announce the re-signing of Carl McBain on a one year deal. Carl is another who impressed having joined the club from Barrow Island ARLFC on dual registration, earning himself a deal after some strong friendly game performances in 2020. Carl's challenge is to pick up where...

Hopkins extends stay by 2 years Barrow Raiders are delighted to announce the re-signing of Tom Hopkins on a two year deal. A product of Askam ARLFC, Tom was another player to join having initially been with us for pre-season under the dual registration scheme. Tom impressed in pre-season friendlies and forced his way in...

Carter back in action in 2021 Barrow Raiders are delighted to announce the re-signing of Jake Carter on a one year deal. Jake joined the squad before the start of the 2019 season having starred for both Furness Raiders and Barrow Island ARLFC. Jake had a solid first season and was looking to establish a...