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Nantwich CC 1sts beat Alderley Edge to maintain title bid

Nantwich CC 1sts beat Alderley Edge to maintain title bid

Nantwich Cricket Club’s 1st team maintained their Cheshire County League title challenge with an emphatic win at Alderley Edge on Saturday.

Put into bat on a bowler-friendly wicket, Nantwich – without their injured top run-scorer Luke Robinson – did not find it easy but opener Ben Wright (52) dug in for a half-century that was the foundation of the visitors’ 166-9 from 45 overs.

July 29, 2024
England’s next test: The UEFA Nations League

England’s next test: The UEFA Nations League

The UEFA Nations League is a tournament that takes place between the European Championships and the World Cup.

A new addition, it will be the first real outing for the England men’s team since the departure of Gareth Southgate.

July 28, 2024
Nantwich Town play Prescot Cables in 140th anniversary game

Nantwich Town play Prescot Cables in 140th anniversary game

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town played their final pre-season game in a special joint 140th anniversary celebration match against Prescot Cables.

Both clubs were formed in 1884, so the teams played to win the inaugural “1884 Cup” at the Swansway Stadium.

July 27, 2024
Property firm Muller bids to move Aston village cricket club

Property firm Muller bids to move Aston village cricket club

A property developer has unveiled plans to relocate an entire village cricket club near Nantwich.

Muller Property Group has launched a public consultation on the proposal to move Aston Cricket Club from its current home on Sheppenhall Lane.

July 26, 2024
Nantwich CC step up title challenge with win at Timperley

Nantwich CC step up title challenge with win at Timperley

Nantwich Cricket Club stepped up their Premier League title challenge with an emphatic win at Timperley.

But they also suffered a disappointing early exit from the Cheshire T20 finals day.

July 25, 2024
England at Euro 2024: What we learned and the next coach

England at Euro 2024: What we learned and the next coach

Like France, who somehow made it to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 without scoring a goal in open play, England’s performance in Germany comes with an asterisk.

The Three Lions were favourites going into the tournament – and still were until they encountered Spain in the final.

July 24, 2024
Nantwich to host Cheshire v Derbyshire showcase

Nantwich to host Cheshire v Derbyshire showcase

First class cricket comes to Nantwich tomorrow (Sunday July 21) when Cheshire entertain Derbyshire in an ECB Showcase match at Whitehouse Lane.

For the third year running, all 18 first class counties will visit a national county, Cheshire having played Warwickshire and Yorkshire in previous years.

July 20, 2024
Robinson century helps Nantwich to T20 Cup finals day

Robinson century helps Nantwich to T20 Cup finals day

A stunning century from Luke Robinson helped Nantwich CC 1sts beat Widnes CC and reach the Cheshire T20 Cup finals day.

After skipper Ray Doyle won the toss and chose to bat, Robinson smashed 13 sixes and six fours in a 42-ball 119 that was the centrepiece of the visitors’ 236-7 from their 20 overs.

July 19, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC launch female player recruitment

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC launch female player recruitment

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC have launched a recruitment drive to attract more girls to the game.

Club chiefs are hoping in particular to recruit girls going into year 6 & 8 in September.

July 16, 2024
Nantwich Walking Football take part in charity tournament

Nantwich Walking Football take part in charity tournament

By Robbie Lambert
Nantwich WFC took a mixed team to take part in the Winsford MIND charity tournament.

The event, at Moss Farm Sports Complex, involved Alsager WFC, Altrincham WFC, Lambourne WFC, Nantwich Leopards WFC, Northwich WFC, Stockport County WFC and Winsford Blues.

July 15, 2024
Nantwich Town captain Bourne hailed for decade at club

Nantwich Town captain Bourne hailed for decade at club

Nantwich Town captain Troy Bourne received a special honour at their pre-season game with Wolves U21s, marking a decade of service for the Dabbers.

Bourne received a guard of honour from both teams when welcomed onto the pitch on Friday.

July 14, 2024
Nantwich Town’s pre-season fixtures continue with 1-0 loss to Warrington

Nantwich Town’s pre-season fixtures continue with 1-0 loss to Warrington

Nantwich Town continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2024-25 season with a 1-0 defeat to Warrington.

The friendly fixture took place at Nantwich’s Swansway Stadium.

July 11, 2024
Nantwich CC notch big win away at high-flying Didsbury

Nantwich CC notch big win away at high-flying Didsbury

Jimmy Warrington and Simon Mugava were the standout performers as Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team recorded a significant win at high-flying Didsbury.

After being asked to bat by Nantwich skipper Ray Doyle, the home side got off to a decent start, putting on 28 for the first wicket.

July 10, 2024