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centurion

the officer commanding a Roman century

Centurion

the commander of a century or maniple of the ancient Roman legion. Centurions were selected either from those foot soldiers who displayed the greatest valor and potential for leadership or from the equites. They received two to three times the salary of a common soldier.

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Liverpool Centurions, formerly known as Mersey Centurions, won the BritBowl (Britain's equivalent to the SuperBowl) in 1987 with a 20-14 victory over Leicester Huntsmen.

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The Liverpool Centurions are still on the lookout for more players

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Yet even the upgraded Centurions proved to be a maintenance nightmare.

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Periodically, Centurions from around the world come together, and under the expert guidance of Dr.

The Society of Centurions

ROUND THREE Leigh Centurions 16 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 17, Bradford Bulls 41 Salford Red Devils 10, Sheffield Eagles 28 Halifax RLFC 24, Widnes Vikings 8 Hull KR 12 ROUND FOUR Saturday - Halifax RLFC v Salford Red Devils (3pm, Sky Sports) Sunday - Bradford Bulls v Widnes Vikings (3pm), Hull KR v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (3pm), Leigh Centurions v Sheffield Eagles (3pm)