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Breaking Fixture News
For games on:- New 2010-11 season starts September 4th
* Seniors Only Summer activities - next event - Try Rugby day August 27th
* Juniors Summer activities - see below
* Minis Summer activities - see below
Training (all at Moss Farm)
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Seniors
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Tuesday & Thursday evenings
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6.30pm (Tuesdays from July 8th)
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Minis, Juniors & Colts
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Sunday
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10.30am-12pm Unless there are fixtures. See junior page or individual team pages for details.
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Mini/Juniors
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Wednesday
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6.30-8pm Mixed Age groups
* U12’s starts August 22nd
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Women’s
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Tuesday
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7-8.45pm Also see Womens site
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Colts & U12’s
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Thursday
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6.30-8pm
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Girls (U15 & U18’s)
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Wednesday 7th October
Sunday
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Moss Farm 6.30-8pm
2pm @ Sandbach or Moss Farm. See also Girls site
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Contact your coaches for more information or check the relevant senior or junior team pages. New club fees are given in the ‘About the club’ page.
Got something that you’d like on the web site? Pictures, story, useful link? Then please email it to 4ourwebsite@northwichrufc.co.uk
For other other local rugby results and other sports try :-
RFU North Club Results & News for Northern England - RFUNorth
Northwich Guardian - Northwich Guardian Rugby page |
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Spring/Summer Dates for your diary
Despite being the end of the season, Northwich rugby club doesn’t shut down, we’re planning to be as busy as ever. Not just preparing for next season but doing community activities, recruiting and fund raising, and of course please don’t forget to support the Northwich Festival. Here is a quick summary of what’s planned.
May 23rd Mini presentations
The mini section are holding their awards day and showing off a large haul of silverware at Moss Farm between- 10.30 - 2.30, The bar will be open, food wil lbe available, adult tag match if there is enough interest, bit of music and PA - just need the weather to be OK. All are welcome to applaud the youngsters after some great work this season.
May 27th Years 7 & 8 Girls Tag
Year 7 & 8 Girls Tag tournament Between 1-3pm @ Moss Farm. Chris Jones our community coach is arranging the event. Contact Chris at cjones@northwichrufc.co.uk for more details.
June 4th Try Rugby Day
Try Rugby Day at Moss Farm. Free Fun day for all children wanting to try out rugby or learn more skills. See Ian Grassby for more details please email Ian at igrassby@northwichrufc.co.uk - see photos of June Try Rugby day below
June 20th (Sunday)
We have teamed up with the Moss Farm staff to showcase the site’s new children's playing area. The two fun days will take place on June 20th and July 25th and are intended to attract families who want a fun-filled afternoon to the Moss Road venue. There will be a car boot sale to kick off each day and visitors will be encouraged to stay on for a full barbecue menu and outside bar. There will be kiddies rides, children's races, a tug of war and lots more to keep the kids fully engaged. If you are interested in booking a car boot spot or adding to the children's attractions then contact Sam Naylor on 07772 611274.
June 23rd (Wednesday)
Mid week training and fun activities for all age groups at Moss Farm restarted until the end of July.
July 9th (Friday) Year 3 & 4 Schools Mixed Tag
Year 3 & 4 Mixed Tag tournament for Schools Between 1-3pm @ Moss Farm. Chris Jones our community coach is arranging the event. Contact Chris at cjones@northwichrufc.co.uk for more details.
July 25th (Sunday)
Second Family Fun day including car boot sale at Moss Farm. Also will feature a mixed age Tag tournament - please email Ian Grassby at igrassby@northwichrufc.co.uk to enter a team.
August 3rd (Tuesday)
CWAC Play day at Chinkers Northwich - Chris Jones & Ian Grassby will be doing a rugby exhibition.
August 4th (Wednesday)
CWAC Play day at Winsford Lifestyle Centre - Chris Jones & Ian Grassby will be doing a rugby exhibition.
August 27th (Friday) Try Rugby Day
Try Rugby Day at Moss Farm. Free Fun day for all children wanting to try out rugby or learn more skills. Boys from school Years 1-7 & Girls Years 1-11 are welcome. The day is FREE all you will need is, Sports kit/ tracksuit, packed lunch & drinks,All coaches are RFU qualified and CRB approved. Places are booking fast so please contact Ian Grassby as soon as possible to book a place. You can email Ian at igrassby@northwichrufc.co.uk or call him on 07752 447906 - see photos of June’s Try Rugby day below.
August 27th-30th (Bank holiday weekend) Northwich Festival
Four days of activities across the Bank holiday weekend including the very popular Strongman event, Rugby tournaments and music festivals. A summary of this year’s activity is as follows:-
Friday 27th Try Rugby Day (am) & Purple Cactus Comedy club (Evening)
Saturday 28th Family Fun day, Colts & Ladies Rugby 10’s event, Amen Corner (Evening)
Sunday 29th UK Strongman North-Novice Final, ‘Open’ Touch Rugby Tournament ‘MossFest’ All day music
Monday 28th Car boot, UK Strongman North Open Final, Visit by FA Cup & Shoot the ‘O’ competition, all day Family activities
More details on the Festival web site
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Storengy sign 2 year sponsorship deal
Northwich Rugby Club are delighted to announce a major sponsorship deal with Storengy UK Limited, a company of GDF Suez. Storengy UK will become major sponsors of junior & girls rugby, the Northwich Festival, the “Try Rugby” initiative and help to finance coaching in the local community. The Storengy UK logo will appear prominently on the 1st team shirts. Signing the agreement at their offices in Northwich yesterday are from left to right Trevor Rawling (Northwich RUFC), Stephen Grimoldby (Storengy), Sam Naylor (Northwich RUFC), Jacques Badet (Managing director - Storengy), Arnaud Goffin (Storengy) and Colin Johnson (Northwich). For a full copy of the press release - click here.
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Great news for 2010-11 Sponsorship
Northwich Storengy aren’t the only ones to be giving Northwich RUFC thier thumbs up for the 2010-11 season. Thanks to the sterling efforts of club officials and members alike, sponsorship is coming in thick and fast. As well as Storengy the latest sponsors to join are the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) who  will be helping with team kits and coaching and the Bengal Dynasty restaurant who are advertising in the club programme and are helping with catering for the coming season. Many thanks to you both.
Club Sponsorship comes in all shapes and sizes, if you or someone you know, would be interested in helping with a team strip, raffle prizes, equipment, player or with a team tour please contact Colin Johnson at 07831 785972 or email cjohnson @northwichrufc.co.uk and also view the new sponsor 2010-11 or sponsorship pages
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Northwich players enjoy Crewe & Nantwich Tag day
Players from Northwich 3rd team accompanied by members of the Ladies squad and parents of the Under 9’ s team joined forces to compete in the annual Crewe & Nantwich mixed Tag 7s tournament. The squad included 4 members who had never played before but then neither had most of the opposition. Despite the 'Tag' theme the competition was fierce and very competitve, taking the Blacks by surprise in the first match, narrowly beaten 9 - 8 by Hartford Hawks. The second game saw no such complacency as the side romped past a combined C & N coaches and parents side 19 - 8. The win was enough to make the shield competition quarter final but alas this was a step too far in a niggly game in sweltering heat bowing out of the competition 13 - 6. Well done to the three ladies & one gent who enjoyed their first taste of playing Rugby.
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Senior Presentation Evening
Nearly 200 club members, their family and friends attended this year’s Senior Presentation evening at the Fourways Inn on Friday May 28th. It was a glittering evening with much silverware on show. The following club members received awards :
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Team
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Award
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Club Member
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Ladies
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Players Player of the Year
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Susie Skinner
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Coaches Player of the Year
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Jodie Coutts
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Most Improved Player
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Hannah Tunnicliffe
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3rd XV
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Player of the Year
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Joel Shields
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Players Player of the Year
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Andy Houghton
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Best Newcomer
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Ant Keller
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2nd XV
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Player of the Year
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James Underhill
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Players Player of the Year
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Paul Eaves
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1st XV
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Player of the Year
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Steve Campbell
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Jon Finch Memorial Award
(Best Newcomer)
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Robin Houghton
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Pete Charlton Memorial Trophy
(Player’s Player)
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Richard Dale
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Colts
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Player of the Year
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Ben Jones
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Players Player of the Year
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James Underhill
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Most Improved Player
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James Harries
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Club
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Club Member of the Year
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Ian Grassby
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Mini awards was best ever!
Northwich RUFC mini Section held its annual awards in glorious sunshine, the spoils of this seasons achievements along with individual trophies were displayed for all to see. Among the accolades were: - U11’s Cheshire Cup Shield finalists, U.11s Hoylake 7s Plate finalists, U10’s Cheshire Cup Shield winners, U9’s Cheshire Cup Bowl finalists, U8’s & U9’s Shotton Bowl winners. Well done everyone.
To download the compilation of photos - click here - in pdf format
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U11’s awards
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U8’s receiving their awards
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1st XV win Cheshire Vase
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 on Saturday 8th May. Holmes Chapel defeated Prenton in the Plate Final, Winnington Park 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.
For full story and more photos please click through to the full match report - match report
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Club AGM
This years Annual General meeting took place on May 19th at the Hartford Social Club at 7.30pm. The minutes of this years meeting can be downloaded here in adobe pdf format.
Any questions please contact Trevor Rawling at trawling@northwichrufc.co.uk
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Try Rugby Day entertained more than 50!
The club held another successful ‘Try Rugby Day’ during the Whit holidays. Attendance again rose past fifty with children aged from school years 1 through to 8 participating.
More girls!
Such was the rise in the number of girls attending they were able to enjoy a girls only section lead by Karen Gooch and Rachel Phillips from the Ladies team. The girls were introduced to contact Rugby using pads and shields and eventually each other as they learnt the basics of the game. Community Coach Chris Jones oversaw much of the mornings activity in the Under 9’s and 11’s groups. Many of the youngsters in the lower age range experiencing rucks and mauls as they progress to contact. Children in school years 1 & 2 played Tag games as many of them experienced the sport for the first time.
Featured in RFU touchline
The "Try Rugby days’ have also featured in the RFU ezine publication Touchline see May Edition- and to date the three days have seen 166 children attend with over half of these unregistered or new to the sport.
Next date is August 27th
The next planned date is August 27th at Moss farm, to book your place and for further information please contact Ian Grassby by email at igrassby@northwichrufc.co.uk
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Silver for U8’s AND U9’s at Shotton Festival
It was International success for the Under 8s tag team as they scored 3 un-answered trys to overcome a half time deficit to defeat Ryhl, 5 - 3 in the Bowl Final of the Welsh International Tournament. Karen Gooch's charges were the only team entered from England as they engaged Welsh and Irish competition. The Under 9s were also successful in the Bowl final and ensured the junior section of the trophy cabinet will shine brightly at Moss Farm. The under 11s achieved their highest ever ranking in a tournament by beating both Ryhl and Castle Bar to forge a semi final place against Ystrad Rhondda. However it was a bridge too far for the plucky Stags as they bowed out at this stage, bloody, battered, but not unbowed. The Northwich Juniors were the only club to have girls playing and the only club to have a female coach and referee.
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2010 International tickets
This Autumn there is a busy schedule of international games at Twickenham/South West London. These are : -
14th August-5th September - Women’s Rugby World Cup Tournament
Saturday 6th November - New Zealand
Saturday 13th November - Australia
Saturday 20th November - *Samoa KO 2.30
Saturday 27th November - South Africa
Saturday 4th December - Barbarians vs South Africa KO 2.30 - click to buy tickets
* There will be a special promotion for the Samoa game with special prices available for families. The prices are available only to club members and details are on the attached form :- England vs Samoa ticket offer.
If you are interested in tickets for the games please contact Trevor Rawling on his email at trawling@northwichrufc.co.uk or go to Ticketmaster.
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Last Act Drama
April promises to be the most exciting month for the club ever.The Senior Colts have already won the ‘B’ Cheshire & Lancs league and the 1st XV & 2nd XV must fight it out for honours in their remaining games.
At the top of North 1 West, mathmatically 4 teams could still win the league. However, with only 6 points left and trailing Lymm by 5 points, the chances of the 1st XV now getting first place (and automatic promotion) or second place (and going into the playoff's for promotion) are now slim. Altrincham Kersall are currently 2nd on 37 points with 2 games left, Liverpool St Helens (LSH) are 3rd with 35 points and a better score difference. LSH play Lymm next week and then Northwich at the end of season and have the hardest finish.
Meanwhile the 2nd XV can now finish no worse than 2nd, however, they need first if they are to get promoted. The 3rd XV's are runners up in their league (5W) and will get promoted.
April 2010
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2010 Colts 10’s Tournament
This year’s Colt’s 10’s event will again be a part of the annual Northwich Festival and will take place on Sunday August 28th. Details of the event and applications form can be found by downloading the following form - 2010 Colts 10’s Event. March 2010
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U11’s proudly display kit from new sponsors
Northwich RUFC Under 11s (pictured) proudly show off their new home and away kits generously donated by The Clinical Trial Company. Despite match results not going their way the boys and one girl have had a flourishing season of midi Rugby.
The squad have also enjoyed wider opportunities varying from Sale Sharks Rugby Camps and a trip to watch the professionals in action at Edgeley Park, a highly successful Try Rugby Day hosted by the Northwich Club in October and even a day on the slopes doing mountain boarding. To round the season off the squad will tour which will see them ply their skills against national and international opposition.
Northwich RUFC has a thriving mini and junior rugby section which caters for boys and girls from 6 through to 18 years old. Home matches are played at Moss Farm on a Sunday morning against other teams from Cheshire, Wales and Lancashire. The matches are supplemented with indoor or outdoor training during the week with the emphasis on structured development of the game and enjoyment.
For more information on joining the club visit www.northwichrufc.co.uk or contact either Ian igrassby@northwichrufc.co.uk
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New Rugby Academy at Mid Cheshire College
Northwich Rugby Club have formed a groundbreaking partnership with Mid Cheshire college to create a Rugby Union academy. This will be the first academy of its type in the area and will combine the strengthens and resources of Mid Cheshire College and Northwich RUFC to give young people studying at the college a unique opportunity to enhance their rugby talent. The first applicants will be enrolled in September 2009, so start applying now if you want a place. For more information about the academy either download this flyer by clicking here - flyer, or visit the Mid Cheshire college web site for a full prospectus at Mid Cheshire College Sports
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International Player Exchange
Thanks to the successful impact on the club of overseas players like Stacey Hoskin and David Khaniyle, Northwich would like to invite interested players to approach the club for next season. The club is interested in any player that would be comfortable playing in the North 2 West league or higher and is happy to spend the winter here in the England. In return the club are eager to continue to foster relationships with clubs in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand so that young Northwich players can get the opportunity to play and travel safely to those countries to develop their playing career and to compliment their education and/or employment. New web pages (see below) have been added to the web site to help provide information for interested players. Please feel free to contact Colin Johnson at the club if you need more information. His details and more are on the following page :- International Player Exchange - link
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Collecting Tesco Vouchers
We are registered again with the Tesco web site and have started to collect vouchers for this seasons sports promotion. Last year we were able to get some new balls and although that doesn’t seem very much it all helps us to stretch our meagre resources. We know that you may be already collecting them for schools but please find some spare ones for the club. The collection box is in the club shop. For more details about the promotion click on www.tesco.com/sport/
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Club members set up ‘Sportsmates Reunited’ web site
Three locals who come from a rugby, rowing & martial arts background have recently set up a new web site to help reunite old friends who’ve played sports together. After wanting to get in contact with old friends who’d they’d lost contact with and frustrated with the existing web sites on offer, they thought about creating a new website. Specifically sports-based Sportsmates Reunited works like the well established Friends Reunited sites but specialising in sports like Rugby with all UK clubs listed. To find out more here is the link. www.sportsmatesreunited.co.uk
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Sale Sharks - special prices on tickets
Last season we were able to get 40 free shirts as part of the Sale Sharks ‘kit back’ scheme. Sale will continue to offer the scheme this year. We get points for all Sale Sharks home match tickets purchased through the club, plus there are now new special family tickets. Please contact Dave Jefford email: djefford @northwichrufc.co.uk to book tickets for any of the Sale matches. More details of the status of the kitback scheme are also on our new page at Kit back. See the Sharks site for details of the next home game or go to the new Premiership web site for more information on the league, clubs and players. www.guinesspremiership.com
Matches looming up over the next few months include :-
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More Sponsors for 2010-11
The club would like to thank a number of sponsors for their support in the 2009-10 Season and welcome further new sponsors to assist with the cost of running the club for the forthcoming 2010-11 season.
If you or someone you know, would be interested in helping with a team strip, raffle prizes, equipment or with a team tour please contact Colin Johnson at 07831 785972 or email cjohnson @northwichrufc.co.uk and also view the new sponsor pages.
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