The Cheshire Bowl is an annual

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knock-out club competition organized by the

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, and was introduced during the 2009–10 season with

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being the first ever winners. The Bowl is currently a stand-alone competition that is open to club sides based in

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or the

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that are ranked at tier 8 (

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) of the English league system - although some teams may be invited from outside the official leagues. It is the third most important competition organized by the Cheshire RFU behind the Cheshire Vase (2nd) and Cheshire Cup (1st). The present format is as a knock-out cup with a semi-final and final which is held at a neutral venue during the latter stages of the season (March–May). At present Cheshire Bowl finals are held at the same date and venue as the Cheshire Vase final.

Cheshire Bowl winners

Number of wins

(3) *

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(2) * Bowdon (1) * Sale (1) * Southern Nomads (1) * Crewe & Nantwich (1)

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Cheshire RFU
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Cheshire Bowl winners

Number of wins

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