Crewe & Nantwich’s winning streak was brought to an abrupt end at League leaders Bridgnorth, when they were beaten by five tries to one.
Bridgnorth, who are on roll in the Shropshire Cup and in Midlands 1 West, looked every bit like potential champions as their well drilled and balanced side overcame a spirited Crewe outfit.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts return to league action in 2016 with a tough local derby away at Whitchurch.
The Midlands West 1 clash will take place tomorrow (January 9), kick off 2.15pm.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC romped to a comfortable 38-18 victory at home to Walsall in Midlands 1 West.
And the Vagrants side did it without their two influential Australians, Ben Ham and James Wivell, who had returned home for Christmas.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC clinched a valuable home victory when they saw off the challenge of Silhillians, 24-19.
Crewe had a couple of late changes with Dan Lawrence starting at 2nd row and Josh Howard at openside. James Wivell switched from back-row to fly-half.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC suffered another heart-breaking home defeat when they lost narrowly 23-27 to Kenilworth at the Vagrants.
Crewe remained unchanged for the first time this season and were hoping to secure a second home victory of the season in Midlands 1 West League.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notched their first elusive home win of the season with a 16-12 victory over Dudley Kingswinford.
A large crowd at the Vagrants in Willaston cheered on Crewe, who made late changes with flanker Josh Latham making his first start, Martin Davies starting in the 2nd row and Tim Cowap on the wing.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts produced a fine display to reach the Cheshire Vase Final by beating Altrincham Kersal 31-29.
The Vagrants side overcame a team sitting fifth in North 1 West league and who were unbeaten at home this season.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts drew an entertaining match 25-25 against highly placed Worcester as the Vagrants side continue to adjust.
It was a fine result considering the number of positional changes forced on them due to injury, but the performance deserved a victory.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are hoping to launch a new girls rugby team aimed at teenagers.
The Vagrants club is keen to reach out and plug a gap as teenage girls keen on the sport currently have no side to play for locally once they reach 13.
Hundreds of young players, parents, coaches and club officials gathered for the opening of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s new pitches.
MP Edward Timpson was on hand to cut the ribbon as the new facilities at the Vagrants ground in Willaston were unveiled.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will officially unveil its new pitches at the Vagrants after a 10-year fund-raising campaign.
Club Officials, supporters and players old and new have all chipped in to help raise tens of thousands of pounds to buy and convert additional land into playing facilities.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain Niall McGregor says their aim has to be for promotion as they prepare for new Midlands 1 West campaign.
The Vagrants based side finished an excellent fourth place last season, playing at the club’s highest ever level.
A local rugby derby erupted into controversy when Crewe & Nantwich RUFC were reduced to just 10-men against Stoke – and still held out to win easily.
The Vagrants side received four yellow cards in a 10-minute period in the second half, leaving them with 11 against Stoke’s 15 players.
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