1st xv result – Chinnor 48 – 36 Caldy
u18s result – Caldy 35 – 15 Lymm
Champ Rugby round 20 – Saturday 21st March 2026
Match report – The Rugby Paper
Chinnor ….……………..… 48 pts
Tries: Robinson 2, Cave 19, 45, 69; Wharton 32, Moore 40, Pascoe 57
Conversions: Simpson 3, 33, 40, 58, 70
Penalty: Bourton 74
Caldy ………………………… 36 pts
Tries: Hearn 11, 21, 29; Hyde 14, 72; Ridgway 51
Conversions: Wilkinson 22, 51; Barker 72
Chinnor secured an entertaining win at Kingsey Road on a perfect afternoon for rugby, with a vocal travelling support making the 189-mile journey from the Wirral. In a contest that ebbed and flowed throughout, the hosts pulled clear in the final quarter to claim a deserved win.
The first half set the tone, with both sides trading scores in a breathless opening 40 minutes. Brodie Robinson struck early for Chinnor, converted by Richie Simpson, but Caldy responded through Oliver Hearn, who would go on to complete a hat-trick before half-time. Charlie Hyde also crossed for the visitors, while William Cave’s first try and further scores from Isaiah Wharton and Christopher Moore helped Chinnor edge into a 26–22 lead at the break.
The back-and-forth nature of the opening period was summed up by Chinnor forward Rob Hardwick afterwards. “It was a ping-pong game,” he said. “We felt like we were on top and then we shot ourselves in the foot a few times and let them back in.”
Chinnor started the second half strongly, with Cave forcing his way over, but Caldy remained firmly in the contest. A turnover in midfield and an intelligent kick from Kieran Wilkinson set up Callum Ridgway to score under the posts.
However, the hosts began to assert control as the game wore on. Replacement Callum Pascoe made an immediate impact, scoring within minutes of his introduction to extend Chinnor’s lead. Cave completed his hat-trick soon after, while Simpson’s influence from the tee helped maintain a cushion.
Caldy continued to threaten, particularly out wide, and Hyde’s second try – converted by Lewis Barker – ensured a tense finish. But Chinnor held firm, with a late penalty from James Bourton sealing the result.
Despite the late pressure, Hardwick felt his side deserved the win. “We always felt we were in control… the momentum did shift a few times, but we showed throughout the game that we were on top,” he said.
The result sees Chinnor strengthen their position in mid-table, while Caldy take a losing bonus point from an entertaining encounter that showcased attacking rugby from both sides.
Chinnor : Smith, Robinson ( Bourton 61 ), Hanks, Watson, Goss, Simpson ( Main 66 ), James-Carter (c) ( Pascoe 56 ), Wharton ( Hall 53 ), Cave, Dugmore, Brockschmidt ( Ryan 57 ), Campbell, Hardwick ( Porter 74 ), Moore ( Walker 55 ), Owen ( Rukhadze 26 ).
Caldy : Hyde, Tudor ( Kilcourse 64 ), C Wilkinson, Barlow ( Barker 64 ), Robinson, K Wilkinson (Akehurst 56), Wynn, Olyott ( Davies 66 ), Ridgway, Dickinson (c), Hodkinson, Loboda ( Gerrard 56 ), Sproston ( Higginson 50 ), Hearn ( Gallagher 50 ), Weatherby ( Rushton 56 ).
Referee : Richard Gordon Attendance : 1,058
Stats & images thanks to Champ Rugby Oval Insights
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Sunday 8th March – u18s Cheshire Cup Semi Final
Caldy u18s ………………. 35 pts
Lymm u18s ………………. 15 pts
Report thanks to Paul Clark
Sunday saw the Cheshire Cup Semi Final for the Senior Colts and their last ever home game at Paton Field. Our opponents were Lymm who had beaten us at the same stage the year before. Game on one last time !
Early penalties were swapped between the sides, before the Colts got into their stride with a trademark rolling maul and Joe Murphy underneath all the forwards scoring the try. Jamie Arista with the conversion – 10:3. Caldy quickly extended their lead putting Lymm under huge pressure, Luis Thomason steamed though to intercept the ball and ran half the length of the field to dot down near the posts. 17:3. The forwards powered on battering towards Lymm’s line with Tom Hazleton scoring through a pick and go. 24:3 at half time and the lads had half the job done.
Coaches asked the lads to keep the intensity high and take every scoring opportunity – it’s a cup game ! Jamie Arista slotted an early penalty and then Matti Sangare scored our last try from a line out peel. 35-3. Underpinning all of this had been a big defensive sets as Lymm never stopped asking questions in attack. Lymm never gave up and deservedly scored a couple of tries to make the final score 35-15.
Super proud of all the lads for their rugby journey at Paton Field – we hope to see them all back on the pitch in the years to come !
For now the journey leads to Macclesfield for the final against either Chester or Stockport.
All images & quote thanks to Barry MacDonald
“A stunning performance at Paton Field as the boys delivered knockout rugby at its best. No quarter asked, none given — just passion, physicality and pure determination. Lymm pushed hard, but Caldy earned this one with smart, disciplined, fearless rugby. Proud of every single one of them. Well done, lads !”
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Rugby coming up
Saturday 28th March – Champ Rugby round 21
Caldy v Ealing Trailfinders kick off 3.00 pm at Paton Field
Match Tickets are available to buy here : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/
Hospitality details & bookings please contact Kenzie email : [email protected]
Saturday 28th March – NOWIRUL Div 3 West
Caldy 3rd xv v Sefton 2nd xv kick off 3.00 pm at Paton Field
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Saturday 4th April – Champ Rugby round 22
Coventry v Caldy kick off 3.00 pm at Butts Park Arena
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Saturday 11th April – NOWIRUL Premier League
Chester 2nd xv v Caldy 2nd xv kick off 3.00 pm at Hare Lane, Chester
Saturday 11th April – Champ Rugby round 23
Caldy v Hartpury kick off 3.00 pm at Paton Field
Match Tickets are available to buy here : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/
Hospitality details & bookings please contact Kenzie email : [email protected] 
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