Caldy RFC beat Sale FC 13-9 at Paton Field on Saturday to clinch the National League One title and secure promotion to The Championship for the 2022/23 season. The Wirral-based club, which has three adult sides and a thriving minis and juniors scene, amassed 111 points from 28 matches to come out on top of a closely fought title race, with Saturday’s opponents, Sale, plus Rosslyn Park and Cambridge, leading the chasing pack.

Here's a look at some of the reaction to Caldy’s promotion to The Championship.