Rugby League: Cumbria gets tour game

AUSTRALIA are to play in Cumbria on this autumn's tour after all, with a match against the county at Workington Town, writes Dave Hadfield.

The Kangaroos will now begin their tour on 2 October at Derwent Park following dismay in Cumbria that, for the first time, the tour was not scheduled to visit one of the game's heartlands.

The Rugby League has admitted concern about the position of Doncaster. Doncaster have said that they are unable to pay their debts and their future is in doubt.

Oldham yesterday completed the signing of Paul Davidson, the Widnes prop, by agreeing to pay pounds 17,000 for the 24-year-old Cumbrian.