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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
Square One clinch Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division title

Square One clinch Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division title

Square One have been crowned champions of the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division following a 7-0 win at AFC Leopard.

Danny Griggs scored a hat-trick to send Square One on their way to the title.

April 9, 2018
Nantwich Town earn 2-1 victory over Cheshire rivals Warrington

Nantwich Town earn 2-1 victory over Cheshire rivals Warrington

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town recovered from a goal down to bag two in five minutes for victory over Cheshire rivals Warrington.

The win was even more impressive as the Dabbers were down to ten men in the second half after substitute Sam Wakefield was sent off.

April 9, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies face tough cup semi-final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies face tough cup semi-final

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC ladies face a tough test at Streatham-Croydon Ladies this weekend.

And victory would take the Vagrants side through to the final of the Women’s Intermediate Plate competition.

April 6, 2018
Tarporley racer Oliphant launches 2018 British Touring Car Championship bid

Tarporley racer Oliphant launches 2018 British Touring Car Championship bid

Tarpoley racing driver Tom Oliphant has officially launched his 2018 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season.

Oliphant has announced his sponsors for the new campaign which begins this weekend at Brands Hatch.

April 3, 2018
Premier Division Crewe Ath reach FA Sunday Cup final

Premier Division Crewe Ath reach FA Sunday Cup final

Premier Division Crewe Ath progressed to the final of the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

They beat Division One Nantwich YF 4-0 in their semi-final clash, thanks to goals from Curtis Sinnott (2), PJ Hudson and Josh Clarke.

April 2, 2018
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Farsley Celtic

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Farsley Celtic

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town were made to rue missed chances as they conceded a late equaliser to play-off chasing Farsley Celtic at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers took the lead early on through Harry Clayton after the visitors had a penalty saved.

April 2, 2018