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Bowden 10 Northwich 29

 
It was a case of 'Mid Cheshire Rules OK' as Holmes Chapel, Winnington Park and Northwich took the spoils at the Cheshire RFU Big Day of Rugby at New Brighton yesterday. Holmes Chapel defeated Prenton in  the Plate Final, Winnington came from behind to snatch a dramatic victory in the Bowl Final and the 'Black's' showed their class in comfortably winning the 'showcase' Cheshire Vase Final against a big but one dimensional Bowden outfit.
 
The 'Black's,' who operate in a higher, league were never troubled and controlled the game throughout. They led 10-0 at the break and then let rip in the second half to lead 29-3 before allowing a late Brian Capewell try. Capewell converted to add to his first half penalty to secure all of Bowdon's tally.
 
For the 'Black's' this was a day to crown a glorious season for the whole club. Junior Colts Champions, 3rd XV promoted, 2nd XV Champions and promoted, the ladies team promoted and the 1st XV runners up in  North One West.
 
The day before Cheshire selected three Northwich players to line up against the mighty Lancashire at Fylde in the Bill Beaumont Cup. Lancashire eventually ran out winners 37-27 but of the four Cheshire tries Steve Campbell bagged two and Rick Smith scored another which was made by the on form Campbell. Dodo Muntean played for most of the game directing affairs in the number 10 shirt. All three will hope to play a part in this Saturdays home encounter versus Yorkshire at Macclesfield KO 3pm.
 
Muntean and Campbell were on the bench in yesterdays final but both came on to assist the battle hardy Rick Smith in crafting an emphatic victory. Campbell, who is playing the best rugby of his career, scored in each half and the young but very promising wing Joel Barber notched up two second half tries. Another rising star, Richard Dale, kicked an early penalty but then had to depart through injury to be replaced by Campbell.
James Underhill converted Cambells first try and Muntean converted two other tries.
 
The seasons celebrations will take place at the Northwich RUFC Awards Evening on Friday 28th May at The Fourways Inn Delamere. Further details from Sam Naylor on 07772611274.
 
Northwich: Cairns, Eaves (Heath 45), Brotherton, Heywood, Smith, Miritana, McKibbin, Robinson, Gallimore (Houghton 65), Underhill (Muntean 40), Chubb, Naylor (Bradfield 65), Dale R (Campbell 15), Barber, Allmark(Pattenden 40).
 
Scorers, tries, Campbell (2), Barber (2). Conversions, Muntean (2), Underhill. Peanalty, Richard Dale.

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