Rugby union

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

Tom Curry and South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi. PA.

Tom Curry and South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi. PA.

Malpas rugby star accuses South African opponent of racism at World Cup

Dad's pride as Malpas rugby star Tom Curry prepares for World Cup semi-final

Tom Curry in training for England.

Tom Curry in training for England.

Local boy Tom Curry ready for game of his life as World Cup semi-final looms

England's Tom Curry (left) making head on head contact with Argentina's Juan Mallia which resulted in a red card.

England's Tom Curry (left) making head on head contact with Argentina's Juan Mallia which resulted in a red card.

England welcome return of ex-Malpas schoolboy Curry to World Cup squad

Tom Curry is set to return for England.

Tom Curry is set to return for England.

Tom Curry ‘in phenomenal shape’ ahead of England’s final World Cup group game

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Crewe and Nantwich on Saturday.

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Crewe and Nantwich on Saturday.

Whitchurch taste derby day defeat at the hands of Crewe and Nantwich

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

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

Whitchurch just fall short as Bowdon snatch last gasp home victory

England's Tom Curry (left) makes head on head contact with Argentina's Juan Mallia which results in a red card during the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match at the Stade de Marseille, France.

England's Tom Curry (left) makes head on head contact with Argentina's Juan Mallia which results in a red card during the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match at the Stade de Marseille, France.

Anxious wait for England's Curry as ex-Malpas rugby star faces disciplinary hearing

New Whitchurch coach Jordan Davies.

New Whitchurch coach Jordan Davies.

New Whitchurch coach hopes to bring club to the 'heart of the community'

Jordan Davies is the new head coach at Whitchurch RFC.

Jordan Davies is the new head coach at Whitchurch RFC.

New coach takes the helm at Whitchurch and targets top half of the table finish

Whitchurch Rugby Club players line up earlier in the season.

Whitchurch Rugby Club players line up earlier in the season.

Whitchurch head into 2023 with confidence soaring after bright end to year

Dave and James Marvell line up for Whitchurch.

Dave and James Marvell line up for Whitchurch.

Father and son line up for Whitchurch as Reds toast winning weekend

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Walsall.

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Walsall.

Whitchurch go down fighting in Walsall as made to work for home victory

Action from Whitrchurch's defeat to Wolverhampton.

Action from Whitrchurch's defeat to Wolverhampton.

Losing start for new coach as Whitchurch edged out at Wolverhampton

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Ludlow. Picture: Whitchurch RFC.

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Ludlow. Picture: Whitchurch RFC.

Coach vows to improve discipline as Whitchurch punished by Ludlow

Steve Brown with chairman David Windsor.

Steve Brown with chairman David Windsor.

Globetrotting new coach Brown bids to lead Whitchurch to new heights

Action from Whitchurch's defeat at Hereford.

Action from Whitchurch's defeat at Hereford.

Whitchurch pay the price for yellow cards as Hereford hit back for victory

Golden moment as Whitchurch man wins medal at World Games

England's Tom Curry during a training session at Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, London. Picture date: Tuesday February 22, 2022.

England's Tom Curry during a training session at Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, London. Picture date: Tuesday February 22, 2022.

Former Malpas schoolboy Tom Curry returns home from England tour due to concussion

Action from Whitchurch RUFC v Kenilworth RUFC. Pitcure by Michael Wincott Photography.

Action from Whitchurch RUFC v Kenilworth RUFC. Pitcure by Michael Wincott Photography.

Penalty pains for Whitchurch as season ends with slender home defeat

Whitchurch Rugby Club supporter Nick Rothwell, presents second team captain Bryan Torskji and manager Darren Blackhurst with a set of substitute suits for use by the second team. Picture by Michael Wincott Photography

Whitchurch Rugby Club supporter Nick Rothwell, presents second team captain Bryan Torskji and manager Darren Blackhurst with a set of substitute suits for use by the second team. Picture by Michael Wincott Photography

Investigation underway after Whitchurch clash cancelled

James Marvell in action for Whitchurch. Picture by Michael Wincott Photography.

James Marvell in action for Whitchurch. Picture by Michael Wincott Photography.

Speed full of praise for club starlets after Whitchurch fall to Stoke defeat

Curry is set to captain England again.

Curry is set to captain England again.

Former Malpas schoolboy Tom Curry set to captain England again as Lawes ruled out

Tom Curry on the charge against Scotland

Tom Curry on the charge against Scotland

'Bittersweet': Malpas headteacher proud of son captaining England rugby team in defeat

Tom Curry leading the charge

Tom Curry leading the charge

Bittersweet moment for Malpas rugby star as his debut as England captain ends in defeat by Scotland

Malpas's Tom Curry will skipper England in the Calcutta Cup.

Malpas's Tom Curry will skipper England in the Calcutta Cup.

Malpas's Tom Curry confirmed as England skipper in Scotland Calcutta Cup clash

Jack Furnival bursts through. Picture by Photo by Michael Wincott Photography.

Jack Furnival bursts through. Picture by Photo by Michael Wincott Photography.

Fortune favours the bold as Whitchurch taste last gasp home defeat

with flanker Nathan Hortonshowing his determination in the tackle. Picture by Michael Wincott Photography.

with flanker Nathan Hortonshowing his determination in the tackle. Picture by Michael Wincott Photography.

Leatham is the hat-trick hero as Whitchurch see off the challenge of Malvern

Jamie Roberts in action for Wales against Samoa

Jamie Roberts in action for Wales against Samoa

Evening with Jamie Roberts is an early Christmas cracker for rugby fans

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Lichfield. Picture by louistinsley.co.uk

Action from Whitchurch's defeat to Lichfield. Picture by louistinsley.co.uk

Whitchurch hand Lichfield a fright in home Midland League defeat

Joe Mullock, seen in previous action, ended up at flanker (pic by Ian Stading)

Joe Mullock, seen in previous action, ended up at flanker (pic by Ian Stading)

Whitchurch recover from nightmare start to pass Halesowen test

Steve Bloore powers over for his second try. Picture by Louis Tinsley.

Steve Bloore powers over for his second try. Picture by Louis Tinsley.

Bloore leaves Malvern floored as Whitchurch storm back for victory

The Whitchurch Ladies' Rugby team are calling for more players

The Whitchurch Ladies' Rugby team are calling for more players

Whitchurch ladies and girls are ready to dive into new rugby season

Whitchurch Rugby Club.

Whitchurch Rugby Club.

Whitchurch step up pre-season with storming win over derby rivals Market Drayton

Willie le Roux of South Africa kicking as Tom Curry of the British & Irish Lions looks for the charge down during the Castle Lager Lions Series, First Test match at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Saturday July 24, 2021.

Willie le Roux of South Africa kicking as Tom Curry of the British & Irish Lions looks for the charge down during the Castle Lager Lions Series, First Test match at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Saturday July 24, 2021.

Former Malpas pupil makes British Lions squad for Second Test

Willie le Roux of South Africa kicking as Tom Curry of the British & Irish Lions looks for the charge down during the Castle Lager Lions Series, First Test match at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Saturday July 24, 2021.

Willie le Roux of South Africa kicking as Tom Curry of the British & Irish Lions looks for the charge down during the Castle Lager Lions Series, First Test match at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Saturday July 24, 2021.

Former Bishop Heber pupil Tom Curry to start second South Africa test

Willie le Roux of South Africa kicking as Tom Curry of the British & Irish Lions looks for the charge down during the Castle Lager Lions Series, First Test match at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Saturday July 24, 2021.

Willie le Roux of South Africa kicking as Tom Curry of the British & Irish Lions looks for the charge down during the Castle Lager Lions Series, First Test match at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Saturday July 24, 2021.

Former Bishop Heber pupil Tom Curry plays part in British and Irish Lions win

Tom and Ben Curry. Pictures from PA

Tom and Ben Curry. Pictures from PA

Father's pride at international successes for Tom and Ben Curry

Whitchurch RFC.

Whitchurch RFC.

Title the target as Whitchurch Rugby Club look ahead to return to action