Following last weeks defeat at Shrewsbury Whitchurch were looking at keeping promotion on track. They faced a Tamworth side who had lost heavily to Crewe and Nantwich the week before and suffered again.

On Saturday 21^st March, Whitchurch 1s travelled to Shrewsbury for what was to become an exciting local derby with Whitchurch still holding top spot, but Shrewsbury were closing in hard in 3^rd place.

Whitchurch kicked off to AOE, who ran straight into the dominant defensive line Whitchurch has developed throughout this season…

On Saturday 28^th February, Whitchurch Rugby 1s team travelled to the Midlands to play 3^rd in the league Spartans (Midands), in what was billed to be a hard match to ensure Whitchurch retained league leader status.

With a few games being postponed with wet pitches Whitchurch had the chance to stretch their lead at the top of the table with a home win against Stourbridge Lions.

On a cold windy afternoon near the Cannock Chase Whitchurch found themselves going against the strong wind in the first half, but it only took the visitors 3 minutes before Liam Udy used his strength

Whitchurch were looking to keep their 8 match unbeaten run going against a Newcastle side that where half way looking to avenge the big win in the home tie.

This was a game the home side were expected to win easily with Telford at the bottom of the league without a win all season but for the first 20 minutes each side cancelled themselves out with no one crossing the line

Whitchurch travelled to Birmingham last Saturday on a wet Saturday afternoon hoping to keep the winning run going…

After a 2 week break Whitchurch were playing Spartans one place below them in the league and a must win game to keep the promotion challenge on target.

Whitchurch were thankful for a short away trip to Crewe and Nantwich for the Papa Johns cup tie following some of the long trips they’ve had this season. Crewe and Nantwich had also had a tough season and will probably be coming to Whitchurch next season.

This was always going to be a tough game for the Whitchurch side already relegated at the foot of the table against a high-flying Edwardians team in 3rd. place. The reds took the decision to introduce 3 more debutants from the successful Colts side to transition them into senior rugby.

This was always going to be a tough game for the Whitchurch team after travelling 100 miles and playing on a new 4G pitch with a couple of new debutants due to player availability.

This was always going to be a tough game against second placed Birmingham side Moseley oak in the league. It was however the home side that took the lead with a try from centre Henry Hockenhull in the first minute of play.

Newent arrived at Edgeley Park as clear league leaders with a 100 per cent record and it was hard not to see why in this hard fought, but never close, battle. The slick hands of their speedy backs created a try within eight minutes to put them ahead but the Shropshire men fought back and forced a penalty a few minutes later.

Whitchurch welcomed Cheltenham for their first ever fixture against the club and it was the visitors who took early control with a converted try in the first 5 minutes. The home team then started to apply pressure and were awarded a penalty in front of the posts 5 minutes later…

Another tough away game for the Whitchurch team who seem to be getting better and better by the game. The pitch was in good condition considering the amount of rain we have had, and a nice sunny afternoon saw Whitchurch take the early lead.

Whitchurch began this game hoping to continue their visible improvement under coach Andy Powell. The visitors started brightly but it was the red shirts that scored first when the returning Ben Vailings made a great break and released Jake Dodwell to score th opening try.

Another long journey for the Whitchurch team down to Malvern. This week the Shropshire side saw 4 young debutants for the 1st team, Harrison Vernon, Leo Whittaker, Andy Davies, and Matt Slark adding to Max Clarke and Tom Emmerson in their second competitive first team game.