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Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 by promotion rivals Farsley Celtic

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 by promotion rivals Farsley Celtic

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town were undone by a late penalty as they lost 2-1 away at promotion rivals Farsley Celtic.

James Lawrie netted his fifth league goal of the season with a neat header bringing the game level in the second period after Adam Clayton had given Farsley a first half lead.

February 10, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Ladies beat Leigh 32-12

Crewe & Nantwich Ladies beat Leigh 32-12

Crewe and Nantwich Ladies weathered an early storm to come from behind and beat a physical Leigh team 32-12 in the National Challenge 1 North West League.

With a challenging run of fixtures, Crewe shuffled the team and rested some key players against Leigh, a team they had beaten heavily away from home earlier in the season.

February 5, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beaten 35-0 at league leaders Ludlow

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beaten 35-0 at league leaders Ludlow

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s recent strong run came to an end when they were beaten 35-0 away at league leaders Ludlow.

Crewe were forced into fielding a much changed side with the unavailability of 2nd rows Allcock and Wright, wing forward O’Leary and a long-term injury to prop Sposton.

February 4, 2019
George and Dragon hammer Brighton Belle 13-1 in only game to survive weather

George and Dragon hammer Brighton Belle 13-1 in only game to survive weather

George and Dragon hammered 13 passed Brighton Belle in the only Crewe Regional Sunday League game to survive the big freeze.

The match was able to go ahead after teams agreed to move it on to a 3G pitch with all other games off due to frozen grass surfaces.

February 4, 2019
“Frustrated” Crewe & Nantwich 1sts held to 17-17 draw by Leek

“Frustrated” Crewe & Nantwich 1sts held to 17-17 draw by Leek

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts were held to a “frustrating” 17-17 draw by Leek.

And Crewe coach John Farr admitted his side had been dragged into an “arm wrestle” instead of playing their usual style.

January 28, 2019
Willaston White Star beaten 5-2 by league leaders Square One

Willaston White Star beaten 5-2 by league leaders Square One

League leaders Square One beat Willaston White Star 5-2 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Goals from Jay Entwistle, Shane Heron, Danny Croft and Danny Dodd (2) helped the leaders ease to victory.

January 28, 2019
Nantwich Town maintain promotion push with hard-earned victory in Matlock

Nantwich Town maintain promotion push with hard-earned victory in Matlock

By Steve Sharman
Joe Malkin’s sixth league of the season was the difference as Nantwich Town recorded a hard fought 1-0 win over Matlock Town in Derbyshire.

Malkin pounced in the six-yard box after Joe Mwasile was tripped following a fine driving run, with referee Ian Johnston happy to give the visitors the advantage allowing the striker to fire home.

January 27, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies hammer Vagabonds 74-7 to retain top spot

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies hammer Vagabonds 74-7 to retain top spot

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies continued their unbeaten league run in impressive style with a clinical demolition of Vagabond Ladies at Crewe Vagrants.

Four tries from captain India Perris-Redding, a hat-trick from returning winger Mary Shepperson and a brace each from Phoebe Jay and Millie Jones put the Isle of Man side to the sword in an impressive display of running rugby.

January 23, 2019
Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town sign former Stoke City favourite Ricardo Fuller

Nantwich Town have pulled off a real coup in the transfer market – signing the former Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller!

The 39-year-old arrives at the Weaver Stadium after a two-year break from football, and aims to help the Dabbers achieve promotion.

January 22, 2019
Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

The teams in second and third place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division went head to head.

And it was Crewe Athletic who emerged triumphant, beating Salvador 6-3 to move into second place on goal difference.

January 21, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich Ladies surge to top of league with another victory

Crewe and Nantwich Ladies surge to top of league with another victory

By Matt Baty
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies will be aiming to cement their top of the table position when they welcome Vagabonds to the Vagrants tomorrow (January 19).

The Ladies maintained their strong run with a 31-10 defeat of Carlisle Cougars last Sunday.

January 18, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC maintain run with victory over Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC maintain run with victory over Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich maintained their winning run with a 24-15 victory over second-placed Wolverhampton.

The home side started well and from the kick off back row Stewart O’Leary turned the visitors ball over to give the Crewe backs some early ball.

January 15, 2019
Leaders Square One beat Wistaston Leopard 3-2 to stay top

Leaders Square One beat Wistaston Leopard 3-2 to stay top

League leaders Square One beat Wistaston Leopard 3-2 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

But they were given a shock when the visitors raced into an early 0-2 lead thanks to a brace from Rich Ryan.

January 13, 2019