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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts thump leaders Tamworth 45-7

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts thump leaders Tamworth 45-7

Crewe and Nantwich 1sts made it three consecutive league wins after thumping league leaders Tamworth 45-7 at the Vagrants.

Tamworth started well but could find no way through Crewe’s well organised defence which was to be a feature of the game.

December 4, 2018
Crewe Ath and Willaston make FA Sunday Cup semi-finals

Crewe Ath and Willaston make FA Sunday Cup semi-finals

Crewe Ath and Willaston WS progressed to the semi-finals of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup following penalty shoot-out wins.

Crewe Ath must have thought they had won their tie in normal time leading 3-1 against Betley going into the last minute.

December 3, 2018
Nantwich Town top the league after victory in Whitby

Nantwich Town top the league after victory in Whitby

Nantwich Town sit proudly at the top of the Evo-Stik Premier League today after an away victory at the seaside.

The Dabbers, who started the day in second place, earned a battling 1-0 win at Whitby Town.

December 2, 2018
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC milestone with first U15 girls  game

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC milestone with first U15 girls game

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s youth section achieved another milestone with the first ever U15 girls game.

The 12-strong under 15s team played a mini tournament at Chester RUFC against Winnington and a Barbarians side of Sandbach, Ellesmere and Sunlight.

November 27, 2018
Willaston White Star hit five in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Willaston White Star hit five in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Willaston White Star hit White Lion Ford Lane for five in their Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division clash.

Star got off to a flying start with a first minute goal from Luke Gillan, and added further goals from Liam Tetlow, Michal Boryczewski and Fraser Pyke-Wint (2).

November 26, 2018
Steve Jones nets last minute winner as Nantwich Town beat Marine 3-2

Steve Jones nets last minute winner as Nantwich Town beat Marine 3-2

By James Brown
A Steve Jones header inside the final minute saw Nantwich Town earn a last-gasp 3-2 win over Marine AFC.

The Dabbers went 2-0 in the first half, but Marine hit back to level before veteran Jones pounced for a dramatic late winner.

November 25, 2018
Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith realises dream of BTCC signing

Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith realises dream of BTCC signing

Nantwich racer Rob Smith has realised his lifelong dream after being signed to drive in the 2019 British Touring Car Championships (BTCC).

The Bentley Motors worker was today confirmed as the first driver for Excelr8 motorsport squad for the 2019 season.

November 21, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn fine 8-20 victory away at Stafford

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn fine 8-20 victory away at Stafford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a hard-fought away victory in Stafford as they continue to improve on their early season performances.

The visitors made a strong start with scrum half George Colebourne scoring a try after 12 minutes, which was converted by fly half Jim Creighton.

November 20, 2018
Square One win top of table clash over NHB in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Square One win top of table clash over NHB in Crewe Regional Premier Division

op two sides Square One and NHB FC met in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division at Bunbury, with leaders Square One coming out on top.

Square One won 3-0, thanks to two goals from Josh Wynne and one from Danny Dodd.

November 19, 2018
Nantwich Town held to 2-2 draw away at Bamber Bridge

Nantwich Town held to 2-2 draw away at Bamber Bridge

By Ryan Batty
A late equaliser from Alistair Waddecar condemned Nantwich Town to a frustrating 2-2 draw against Bamber Bridge at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium.

The Dabbers led twice but two great efforts from Waddecar saw Dave Cooke’s side drop two points in their pursuit of top spot.

November 18, 2018
Youthful Nantwich Town continue fine form with Crewe & District FA Cup victory

Youthful Nantwich Town continue fine form with Crewe & District FA Cup victory

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town beat Winnington Avenue 94 3-1 in the Crewe & District FA Cup match at the Weaver Stadium.

Joe Malkin bagged a brace and Kallam Boyle scored the other as a youthful Dabbers side ensured there was no giant killing act.

November 14, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC knocked out of Intermediate Cup by Kidderminster

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC knocked out of Intermediate Cup by Kidderminster

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts were knocked out of the Midlands Intermediate Cup, losing 46-28 away at Kidderminster.

Bad traffic on the M6 motorway caused a delay to the start, and it didn’t get much better for Crewe as they rushed into the kick off.

November 12, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich athletes awarded Everybody Foundation grants

Crewe & Nantwich athletes awarded Everybody Foundation grants

Crewe and Nantwich athletes and organisations have been awarded grants of up to £500 by the Everybody Foundation.

The second round of grant awards saw 12 dished out, including supporting local athletes to represent their country in competitions and sporting clubs to have new equipment.

November 12, 2018