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31 May 2008 Campbell, Hunter and Purchase lead the way

30 May 2008 Mixed fortunes in Lucerne

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21 May 2008 Another twist in men’s four tale

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16 May 2008 Harold Blogg – Maidenhead Rowing Club

16 May 2008 Young Sports Ambassador for Beijing

13 May 2008 Rower Kieren is on top of the world

13 May 2008 Durham victorious in 12th University Boat Race

12 May 2008 Sportsmatch funding relaunched

12 May 2008 Thames Water – your water, your future.

11 May 2008 Five golds, three silvers and the world cup points trophy for GB

10 May 2008 Two fours amongst six winners

9 May 2008 Quad, eight and some young crews are the focus

8 May 2008 Five Olympic class wins on a blustery Munich day

7 May 2008 WRRC Newsletter No 8

7 May 2008 Injury Hiccough for Men’s Four

7 May 2008 GB set for biggest world cup yet

6 May 2008 Christchurch RC launches boathouse project

5 May 2008 Golds and world bests at Varese Regatta

1 May 2008 Angus, 83, set to take on rest of the world

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