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Hull KR sign Walker from Rugby Union
Fri September 14, 2007
Source: http://www.hullkr.co.uk

Hull Kingston Rovers today signed Chev Walker from Bath Rugby Union for 2008.

Having represented England Saxons during his 10-months in the 15-a-side code, Great Britain Rugby League centre Walker will now join Hull Kingston Rovers on a three-year contract in the engage Super League.

Walker made his Rugby League debut for his native Leeds Rhinos as a 16-year-old in 1999, going on to make 156 appearances in a seven-year career at Headingley. He also gained six caps for both Great Britain and England including the 2000 World Cup and two for Yorkshire.

The vastly experienced centre boasts two Challenge Cup Finals for Leeds Rhinos along with the Super League title in 2004 and played in the World Club Challenge Final against the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2005.

Justin Morgan, Hull Kingston Rovers Head Coach commented: "Chev is a world class rugby player and a massive boost to our team building in the bid to challenge for a top six spot in Super League. He will have a devastating impact in our back line, fuelled by the handling skills of midfield generals Paul Cooke and James Webster."

Walker added: "I am looking forward to a new chapter in Rugby League with Hull Kingston Rovers, whose recruitment for next season shows their ambition to succeed at the highest level. It's very exciting times for Hull Kingston Rovers which I'm delighted to be part of for the next 3 years.

"I would like to thank Bath for giving me the opportunity to play Rugby Union and firmly believe that their current squad can compete strongly for honours this season."

Bath Rugby Head Coach Steve Meehan said: "I am naturally disappointed that the club is losing a player with such tremendous potential in Rugby Union. We started to see the extent of that talent towards the end of last season and I was confident that Chev would have a big season for us this Guinness Premiership campaign and beyond. Everyone at Bath Rugby wishes him well on his return to Rugby League and a new career with Hull Kingston Rovers."

News sent by: http://www.hullkr.co.uk

Rhinos confirm Mathers departure to Gold Coast
Tue May 23, 2006
Source: www.leedsrugby.com

Leeds Rhinos have today confirmed that Chev Walker, 23, and Richard Mathers, 22, have both declined new offers at the club in order to pursue opportunities to play in the Australian NRL from next season.

Richard Mathers has agreed a two-year contract with new side Gold Coast Titans, who will make their debut in the NRL in 2007. Chev Walker, who made his debut for the Rhinos in 1999, is also keen to pursue an opportunity Down Under.

Commenting on the announcement, Walker, who has played six times for Great Britain, said, "Leeds Rhinos have been a big part of my life and it's a big decision to leave. The Rhinos offer was a good one and I've no interest in playing for another Super League club but I am keen to play in the NRL and for that reason I wanted to keep my options open."

Mathers, who last week was ruled out for the remainder of this season with a knee injury, added, "It has been without doubt the biggest decision I have ever had to make. The Rhinos is a special place and it will be a big wrench to leave the club but it may be a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and my partner to sample a new lifestyle and challenge. I'm only 22 and I would like to think it may not be the end of my time at the Rhinos."

Whilst Head Coach Tony Smith, who is preparing his side to face local rivals Bradford Bulls this Friday at Odsal, is disappointed to be losing both players he fully understands their reasons. He added, "I've enjoyed coaching Chev and he has a big part to play in our quest for honours until the end of the season when he will leave with our best wishes. I understand Richard's decision to challenge himself and the NRL will certainly be a good test. He has been a pleasure to coach."

Chief Executive Gary Hetherington will now focus on recruiting players to replace those departing for next season. He commented, "It is important for the club that we had a decision from both Richard and Chev and we are naturally disappointed to be losing two players who have graduated through our system to play key roles. We will now turn our attention to finding suitable replacements."

Chev Walker has made 168 appearances for the Rhinos and scored 82 tries in the process. He featured in the Challenge Cup Finals in 2003 and 2005, winning the Grand Final in 2004 and the Carnegie World Club Challenge in 2005. He made his debut whilst still only 16 and made his Test debut in the 2004 Tri Nations.

Richard Mathers has made 95 appearances for the Rhinos scoring 30 tries. He made his debut in 2002 against St Helens at Headingley Carnegie after a successful loan spell at Warrington. He made his debut for England last Autumn against France at Headingley Carnegie.

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2008 engage English Super League

Hull KR 
12 games; 4 tries, 16 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [10 Feb 08] W 24-22 v St Helens (H). [CT] 
[View] Round 4 [02 Feb 08] L 12-20 v Leeds (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 5 [09 Mar 08] L 20-22 v Wakefield (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 6 [15 Mar 08] W 20-4 v Castleford (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 7 [21 Mar 08] W 11-10 v Hull FC (H). [CT] 
[View] Round 8 [24 Mar 08] L 12-18 v Wigan (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 9 [30 Mar 08] D 24-24 v Huddersfield (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [05 Apr 08] L 16-35 v Harlequins (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 13 [04 May 08] W 22-17 v Hull FC. [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 14 [18 May 08] L 16-50 v Huddersfield (A). [CT] 
[View] Round 15 [25 May 08] W 22-8 v Harlequins (H). [CT] 
[View] Round 16 [06 Jun 08] L 10-52 v St Helens (A). [LK] 
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2006 engage English Super League

Leeds Rhinos 
23 games; 10 tries, 40 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [12 Feb 06] W 20-12 v Huddersfield (H). [CT]
[View] Round 2 [17 Feb 06] W 24-16 v Wigan (A). [CT]
[View] Round 3 [24 Feb 06] L 4-13 v St Helens (A). [CT]
[View] Round 4 [05 Mar 06] W 66-14 v Castleford (H). [CT] 12 Pts; 3t
[View] Round 5 [11 Mar 06] W 58-10 v Les Catalans (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 6 [17 Mar 06] W 20-12 v Salford City (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [07 Apr 06] W 34-26 v Hull (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 9 [13 Apr 06] L 18-20 v Bradford (H). [CT]
[View] Round 12 [01 May 06] L 16-44 v Warrington (A). [CT]
[View] Round 13 [05 May 06] W 36-24 v Harlequins (H). [SR]
[View] Round 14 [12 May 06] L 28-44 v Hull FC (H). [CT]
[View] Round 15 [26 May 06] W 30-0 v Bradford (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 16 [09 Jun 06] W 48-22 v Wigan (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 17 [16 Jun 06] W 19-18 v Salford City (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 18 [23 Jun 06] W 36-20 v Wakefield (H). [CT]
[View] Round 19 [02 Jul 06] W 36-14 v Huddersfield (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 20 [07 Jul 06] W 26-24 v Bradford (H). [CT]
[View] Round 21 [16 Jul 06] L 30-31 v Castleford (A). [CT]
[View] Round 22 [22 Jul 06] L 14-18 v St Helens (H). [CT]
[View] Round 23 [04 Aug 06] L 16-23 v Hull FC (A). [SR]
[View] Round 24 [11 Aug 06] L 18-20 v Wigan (H). [SR]
[View] Round 26 [01 Sep 06] W 54-16 v Warrington (H). [BE]
[View] Finals Week One [22 Sep 06] L 17-18 v Warrington (H). [WG]
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2005 Tri-Nations Test Series

Great Britain Lions 
4 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Tri-Nations Match 3 [29 Oct 05] L 26-42 v New Zealand (H). [BE]
[View] Tri-Nations Match 4 [05 Nov 05] L 6-20 v Australia (H). [BE]
[View] Tri-Nations Match 5 [12 Nov 05] W 38-12 v New Zealand (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Tri-Nations Match 6 [19 Nov 05] L 14-26 v Australia (H). [BE]
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2005 English Super League

Leeds Rhinos 
29 games; 12 tries, 48 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [11 Feb 05] W 16-12 v Hull (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 2 [18 Feb 05] W 30-18 v St Helens (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 3 [27 Feb 05] W 66-8 v Widnes (H). [CT]
[View] Round 4 [06 Mar 05] W 54-10 v Huddersfield (A). [BE] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 5 [11 Mar 05] W 38-6 v Warrington (H). [CT]
[View] Round 6 [18 Mar 05] W 30-12 v Salford (A). [CT]
[View] Round 7 [24 Mar 05] W 42-12 v Bulls (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [28 Mar 05] L 28-44 v Wildcats (H). [CT]
[View] Round 9 [09 Apr 05] W 64-6 v London (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [15 Apr 05] W 38-14 v Wigan (A). [CT]
[View] Round 11 [23 Apr 05] W 42-20 v Widnes (A). [CT]
[View] Round 12 [29 Apr 05] W 44-14 v Huddersfield (H). [CT]
[View] Round 13 [13 May 05] W 60-4 v Leigh (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 14 [20 May 05] W 42-24 v Leigh (H). [CT]
[View] Round 16 [03 Jun 05] W 34-14 v Hull (H). [CT]
[View] Round 17 [10 Jun 05] W 70-6 v Wildcats (A). [CT]
[View] Round 18 [18 Jun 05] W 70-0 v Wigan (H). [CT]
[View] Round 19 [01 Jul 05] W 36-26 v Bulls (H). [CT]
[View] Round 20 [09 Jul 05] L 24-32 v London (A). [CT]
[View] Round 21 [15 Jul 05] W 54-14 v Salford (H). [CT]
[View] Round 22 [23 Jul 05] W 46-22 v Warrington (A). [CT] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 23 [07 Aug 05] W 74-0 v Leigh (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 24 [13 Aug 05] W 44-24 v London (H). [CT]
[View] Round 25 [19 Aug 05] L 10-42 v Bulls (H). [CT]
[View] Round 26 [02 Sep 05] L 22-24 v Wigan (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 27 [10 Sep 05] L 16-33 v Warrington (A). [CT]
[View] Round 28 [16 Sep 05] W 34-26 v Wildcats (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Qualifying Semi-Final [30 Sep 05] W 19-16 v St Helens (A). [CT]
[View] Grand Final [15 Oct 05] L 6-15 v Bulls. [CT]
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Walker, Chev

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