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Nantwich Town slump to 3-0 defeat at home to Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town slump to 3-0 defeat at home to Stafford Rangers

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town’s season ended in defeat as they went down 3-0 to Stafford Rangers thanks to two penalties from Robert Thompson-Brown at the Weaver Stadium.

The Rangers midfielder netted a spot kick in either half with Tyrell Waite also scoring during the second period making it a day to forget for the Dabbers.

April 29, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ready for play off final at Malvern

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ready for play off final at Malvern

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts are ready for the biggest game of the season when they take on Malvern in the Play Off Final tomorrow.

Victory for the Vagrants side in the Midlands West 2 playoff final will secure promotion just a season after being relegated from Midlands One.

April 27, 2018
Nantwich Town beaten by Shaw Lane after losing two-goal lead

Nantwich Town beaten by Shaw Lane after losing two-goal lead

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town were on the wrong end of a strong second half comeback from Shaw Lane who won 3-2 at the Weaver Stadium despite trailing 2-0.

The Dabbers had gone into the break with a two-goal lead thanks to a fine individual effort from Jordan Cole and a Matt Bell goal just before half time.

April 25, 2018
Nantwich Town suffer third league defeat on the run with 2-1 loss at Ashton

Nantwich Town suffer third league defeat on the run with 2-1 loss at Ashton

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town were condemned to their third league defeat on the bounce at a sun-kissed afternoon at Ashton United.

A first-half injury-time free kick clinched the points for the hosts after the Dabbers had levelled an early Ashton opener.

April 22, 2018
Final whistle - Manager Dave Cooke punches the air in celebration

Nantwich Town to play Cheshire Cup Final on May 2

Nantwich Town will play their Cheshire Senior Cup final against Stockport Town FC on May 2.

Dave Cooke’s team clinched their place in the final with a dramatic 4-3 semi-final win at home to Stalybridge Celtic on Monday night.

April 19, 2018
Nantwich teenage showjumper selected for Great Britain in Nations Cup

Nantwich teenage showjumper selected for Great Britain in Nations Cup

A teenage girl from Nantwich has been selected to represent Great Britain in the Nations Cup showjumping event in France.

The selection of 13-year-old Madison Heath marks a remarkable rise for the youngster who will now compete for her country in Fontainbleau on May 3-6.

April 18, 2018
Ben and Tom Curry (back row)  visiting Crewe and Nantwich minis and juniors

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn £10,000 Sale Sharks boost thanks to Curry twin stars

The coffers of Crewe and Nantwich RUFC have been boosted by £10,000 thanks to the hottest Currys in town!

The Vagrants club received the cash from Sale Sharks after honing the talents of England and Sale Sharks starlets Ben and Tom Curry.

April 18, 2018
Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Cup Final after thrilling win over Stalybridge

Nantwich Town reach Cheshire Cup Final after thrilling win over Stalybridge

Nantwich Town reached their second successive Cheshire Senior Cup final after a dramatic semi-final victory over Stalybridge Celtic.

The Dabbers and their Evo-Stik Premier Division rivals locked horns over 120 minutes at the Weaver Stadium last night (April 16).

April 17, 2018
Crewe FC celebrate victory in FA Sunday Cup final

Crewe FC celebrate victory in FA Sunday Cup final

Crewe FC won the final of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup with a 3-1 victory over rivals Crewe Athletic.

Lee Mellor scored a hat-trick for Crewe FC to lead them to the win at the Cumberland Sports ground in Crewe.

April 16, 2018
Nantwich Town slip to home defeat against Rushall Olympic

Nantwich Town slip to home defeat against Rushall Olympic

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town fell to their first defeat in six games after being defeated 2-1 by Rushall Olympic at the Weaver Stadium.

Rushall took the lead through Gurjit Singh after a quarter of an hour, when the former Sutton Coldfield midfielder finished a neat move by sliding the ball past Krystian Burzynski.

April 15, 2018
Former Liverpool star Phil Thompson to speak at Nantwich Town sports dinner

Former Liverpool star Phil Thompson to speak at Nantwich Town sports dinner

Liverpool’s legendary European Cup winning captain and Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson will be guest speaker at Nantwich Town’s Sports Dinner.

Regulars who watch Sky’s Soccer Saturday with Jeff Sterling will know “Thommo” as a popular pundit who is also highly regarded on the dinner speaking circuit.

April 14, 2018
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies reach Plate cup final

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies reach Plate cup final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies are celebrating after reaching the final of the Women’s Intermediate Plate competition.

The Vagrants side travelled to Streatham-Croydon in the semi-finals and came away with a fine 15-0 triumph.

April 13, 2018
“Positive” start for Tarporley driver Tom Oliphant in opening BTCC race

“Positive” start for Tarporley driver Tom Oliphant in opening BTCC race

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant narrowly missed out on a points finish during a “positive” first weekend in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

Oliphant fought on the fringes of the top ten during the opening rounds at Brands Hatch on Sunday.

April 11, 2018