Rugby union

Whitchurch Rugby Club players celebrate promotion.

Oswestry and Whitchurch rugby clubs face wait for league return

Action from Whitchurch IIs' clash with Essington.

Action from Whitchurch IIs' clash with Essington.

Whitchurch finish title-winning campaign with thrilling victory

Whitchurch RFC Colts celebrate.

Whitchurch RFC Colts celebrate.

Scott’s last-gasp kick crowns Whitchurch Colts champions

Whitchurch Rugby Club players celebrate promotion.

Whitchurch Rugby Club players celebrate promotion.

Historic day as Whitchurch Rugby Club achieve double promotion

Whitchurch captain Ian Gillespie.

Whitchurch captain Ian Gillespie.

Whitchurch boost promotion push after emphatic Telford victory

Whitchurch storm back to form with record demolition

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Shrewsbury.

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Shrewsbury.

Late push not enough as Whitchurch fall to Shrewsbury

England's Tom Curry during training at England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot.

England's Tom Curry during training at England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot.

England lose Curry as pressure mounts on Borthwick in Paris

Action from Whitchurch II's clash at Bloxwich.

Action from Whitchurch II's clash at Bloxwich.

Whitchurch edge Aston Old Edwardians to boost title push

Max Clarke starred for Whitchurch.

Max Clarke starred for Whitchurch.

Six-try Whitchurch overpower Spartans to underline title ambitions

(left to right) England's Tom Curry, Maro Itoje and Joe Hayes attempt to charge down a kick from Ireland's Jack Crowley during the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London. Picture date: Saturday February 21, 2026.

(left to right) England's Tom Curry, Maro Itoje and Joe Hayes attempt to charge down a kick from Ireland's Jack Crowley during the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London. Picture date: Saturday February 21, 2026.

England fury as Malpas star Curry takes unpunished head shot

Action from Whitchurch's defeat against Bowdon. Picture by Dave Windsor

Action from Whitchurch's defeat against Bowdon. Picture by Dave Windsor

Whitchurch dominate Stourbridge Lions in promotion statement win

Action from Whitchurch IIs' clash with Burntwood IIs.

Action from Whitchurch IIs' clash with Burntwood IIs.

Whitchurch set up cup final with Shrewsbury after walkover

England U20's V Wales U20's Six Nations at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England on February 6.

England U20's V Wales U20's Six Nations at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England on February 6.

Late try seals England U20s’ thrilling win over Wales

England's Tom Curry (centre) attempts to charge down Wales' Ben Thomas' (left) kick during the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London.

England's Tom Curry (centre) attempts to charge down Wales' Ben Thomas' (left) kick during the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London.

Malpas‑raised Curry drives England’s dominant win over Wales

Gus Warr in action for Sale Sharks.

Gus Warr in action for Sale Sharks.

Curry and Warr prepare for opposite sides in Six Nations clash

Action from Whitchurch IIs' thrashing of Aldridge.

Action from Whitchurch IIs' thrashing of Aldridge.

Whitchurch crush Aldridge in 13 try rout to maintain perfect season

Action from Whitchurch's victory over Burntwood.

Action from Whitchurch's victory over Burntwood.

Whitchurch overpower Burntwood in Midlands Counties League triumph

Ian Gillespie was among the try scorers for Whitchurch.

Ian Gillespie was among the try scorers for Whitchurch.

Twelve‑try Whitchurch rout Newcastle in Midlands League

Action from Whitchurch's win at Newport IIs.

Action from Whitchurch's win at Newport IIs.

Whitchurch edge Newport to keep promotion hopes alive while Oswestry thrashed

Rugby star Tom Curry.

Rugby star Tom Curry.

Malpas raised England star Tom Curry inspired by Manchester United legend Keane

Action from Whitchurch's clash with Wolverhampton in the colts cup.

Action from Whitchurch's clash with Wolverhampton in the colts cup.

Clean sweep savoured as Whitchurch Rugby Club celebrate successful weekend

England forward Tom Curry.

England forward Tom Curry.

Malpas rugby star Tom Curry could make England return for Autumn Series

Whitchurch's Harvey Leonard.

Whitchurch's Harvey Leonard.

Leonard shines as Whitchurch open new rugby season with comfortable victory

Jimmy Lloyd, Stu Williams, Danny Matthews, Nige Ashley and Andy Paton.

Jimmy Lloyd, Stu Williams, Danny Matthews, Nige Ashley and Andy Paton.

Former Red and ex-Harrogate player Danny Matthews unveiled as Whitchurch boss

British and Irish Lions Tom Curry tackles Australia's Tom Wright during the Qatar Airways Lions Tour match at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Picture by David Davies/PA Wire.

British and Irish Lions Tom Curry tackles Australia's Tom Wright during the Qatar Airways Lions Tour match at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Picture by David Davies/PA Wire.

'Jet fuel' driven Tom Curry praised for British Lions performance in Australia

British and Irish Lions' Tom Curry claims the ball in a line-out during the Lions 1888 Cup match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

British and Irish Lions' Tom Curry claims the ball in a line-out during the Lions 1888 Cup match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

Curry calls for immediate response after tasting Lions defeat against Argentina

Sale Sharks' Tom Curry leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester. Picture by Mike Egerton/PA.

Sale Sharks' Tom Curry leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester. Picture by Mike Egerton/PA.

Tom Curry to play through the pain to help British Lions to tour success

Tom Curry (right) and Ben Curry. (Adam Davy/PA)

Tom Curry (right) and Ben Curry. (Adam Davy/PA)

Joy and agony for Curry twins following British Lions squad unveiling

Whitchurch Colts celebrate with the league bowl.

Whitchurch Colts celebrate with the league bowl.

Whitchurch crowned colts league bowl champions after electric final display

Andy Powell with the Whitchurch squad ahead of his final game at the helm.

Andy Powell with the Whitchurch squad ahead of his final game at the helm.

Andy Powell signs off as Whitchurch Rugby Club coach after cup defeat

England's Ben Curry (left) and Tom Curry, who have signed new long-term contracts with Sale. Picture by Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

England's Ben Curry (left) and Tom Curry, who have signed new long-term contracts with Sale. Picture by Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

'Almost superhuman' Curry twins agree long-term deals with Sale Sharks

Action from Whitchurch's win over Crewe and Nantwich.

Action from Whitchurch's win over Crewe and Nantwich.

Whitchurch keep their season alive with Papa John's Cup win in Cheshire

Action from Whitchurch's win over Edwardians.

Action from Whitchurch's win over Edwardians.

Whitchurch stage second-half fightback as colt stars lead the way to glory

Player of the Match England's Ben Curry with family after the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

Player of the Match England's Ben Curry with family after the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

WATCH: Proud dad greets England rugby star Ben Curry after man-of-the-match showing

Whitchurch Colts line up ahead of their clash with Stockport.

Whitchurch Colts line up ahead of their clash with Stockport.

History made as colts seal Whitchurch a place in the semi-finals of national cup

Tom Curry (right) and Ben Curry will start together for England for the first time (Adam Davy/PA)

Tom Curry (right) and Ben Curry will start together for England for the first time (Adam Davy/PA)

Malpas rugby twins to line up together for England for the first time

Whitchurch's Harvey Leonard has been called into the England camp.

Whitchurch's Harvey Leonard has been called into the England camp.

Whitchurch Rugby Club teenage star Leonard earns call up to England camp

Tom Curry was forced off early against Australia on November 9 after being knocked out (David Davies/PA)

Tom Curry was forced off early against Australia on November 9 after being knocked out (David Davies/PA)

England rugby star Tom Curry to undergo stem cell procedure on hip injury

Ben Curry (left) is determined to play with twin brother Tom in England’s back row (Martin Rickett/PA).

Ben Curry (left) is determined to play with twin brother Tom in England’s back row (Martin Rickett/PA).

Curry brothers named in England squad for Autumn International series

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Cheltenham.

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Cheltenham.

Andy Powell remains upbeat despite late Whitchurch defeat to Cheltenham

Action from Whitchurch's win over Ledbury.

Action from Whitchurch's win over Ledbury.

Powell praise for players as Whitchurch battle to home win over Ledbury

New Whitchurch coach Andy Powell.

New Whitchurch coach Andy Powell.

From Wales to Whitchurch as Andy Powell spreads buzz around rugby club

New coach Andy Powell with captain Robbie Leighton and chairman Dave Tudor.

New coach Andy Powell with captain Robbie Leighton and chairman Dave Tudor.

Former Welsh international takes the helm at Whitchurch after chance meeting

Tom Curry is closing on a Sale Sharks comeback.

Tom Curry is closing on a Sale Sharks comeback.

Malpas schoolboy Curry backed for England comeback after injury comeback

Rugby star Tom Curry.

Rugby star Tom Curry.

Malpas rugby star Tom Curry takes big step forward in return from injury

Action from Whitchurch's win over Crewe and Nantwich. Picture by Dave Windsor.

Action from Whitchurch's win over Crewe and Nantwich. Picture by Dave Windsor.

Whitchurch savour extra-time win over Crewe to progress in Papa John Cup

Jordan Davies has backed Whitchurch RFC to end the season on a high.

Jordan Davies has backed Whitchurch RFC to end the season on a high.

Whitchurch Rugby Club coach backs troops to seal top half of the table finish

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Douglas. Picture by Dave Windsor.

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Douglas. Picture by Dave Windsor.

Whitchurch swept aside as ruthless Manxman return to island home victorious

Action from Whitchurch's win at Crewe.

Action from Whitchurch's win at Crewe.

Leighton kicks Whitchurch to derby glory over Crewe and Nantwich

Whitchurch 1st V Bowdon at Edgeley Park, Whitchurch, Shropshire, England on December 16 2023 Photo by Michael Wincott Photography

Whitchurch 1st V Bowdon at Edgeley Park, Whitchurch, Shropshire, England on December 16 2023 Photo by Michael Wincott Photography

Whitchurch hand Bowdon a fright before tasting slender home defeat

Tom Curry with his bronze medal.

Tom Curry with his bronze medal.

Former Malpas schoolboy Curry helps England to Rugby World Cup bronze

Malpas's Tom Curry playing for England.

Malpas's Tom Curry playing for England.

Malpas's Tom Curry backed by 'furious' RFU over racism allegations

England's Tom Curry during the team run training session at the INSEP in Paris, France.

England's Tom Curry during the team run training session at the INSEP in Paris, France.

England Rugby Union Team

Team-mates rally around Tom Curry and family after racism storm