VALE of Lune's wonderful women claimed the silverware and promotion to the RFU Premiership after yet another fine victory on Sunday.

Vale's outstanding team who have lost only one game this season under the stewardship of coach Brian Garnett have been favourites to clinch the title for weeks.

That dream has been edging towards reality and on Sunday it came true when the locals beat Alton 22-5 in front of their fans at Powder House Lane.

The party is likely to go on until Vale's final game at Richmond in April 10.