Sport

Rising Sun secure Crewe Regional Sunday Division One double

Rising Sun secure Crewe Regional Sunday Division One double

Rising Sun have completed a League and Cup double with a 6-1 win over Santa Maria in the Division One Cup.

Their victory comes after the Division One Title was secured with a 3-2 win at title contenders Leighton.

May 12, 2015
Nantwich swimmer smashes records to reach UK top 10

Nantwich swimmer smashes records to reach UK top 10

A young Nantwich swimmer is making a big splash after smashing records and breaking in to the top 10 nationally.

Polly Holden, 16, competed in the British Swimming Championships in the 50,100 and 200 freestyle events.

May 11, 2015
Nantwich Town v Crewe Alex pre-season friendly announced

Nantwich Town v Crewe Alex pre-season friendly announced

Nantwich Town will again welcome neighbours Crewe Alexandra for a pre-season friendly at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers will take on Crewe on July 19, it was announced today by the League One outfit.

May 7, 2015
Stepping down as Nantwich Town chairman was “tough”, says Jon Gold

Stepping down as Nantwich Town chairman was “tough”, says Jon Gold

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town outgoing chairman Jon Gold says it was a tough decision to step down from the role.

Gold has been at the helm for the past seven years and has enjoyed highlights like seeing the club reach the First Round proper of the FA Cup in 2011.

May 5, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC U16s win Cheshire Shield final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC U16s win Cheshire Shield final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are celebrating after its U16 team were crowned Cheshire Shield champions.

The Vagrants side beat Wilmslow U16s 36-14 at the final in Bowdon yesterday (May 3).

May 4, 2015
Nantwich Town win league fair play award for April

Nantwich Town win league fair play award for April

Nantwich Town have won the league fair play award for April having picked up two yellow cards for the month.

The Dabbers received two cautions and no red cards in the seven games they played in the month.

May 4, 2015
Jon Gold steps down as Nantwich Town chairman

Jon Gold steps down as Nantwich Town chairman

Jon Gold is to step down as Chairman of Nantwich Town FC.

Jon, who has led The Dabbers for the past seven years, will be replaced by Tony Davison with effect from today May 1.

May 1, 2015
Railway Hotel scoop Crewe Sunday league and cup double

Railway Hotel scoop Crewe Sunday league and cup double

The Railway Hotel in Nantwich secured a league and cup double after winning a tight Crewe FA Cup Sunday Final in extra time.

Opponents FC Semtex had taken the lead in the final through a Malcolm Bostock.

April 27, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson’s “joy” at final game performance

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson’s “joy” at final game performance

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson said his Dabbers side were a joy to watch in their final game of the 2014-15 campaign.

Parkinson admired his side’s performance at the Weaver Stadium as they drew 1-1 with play-off contenders Ilkeston.

April 27, 2015
Nantwich Town end season with draw against Ilkeston

Nantwich Town end season with draw against Ilkeston

By Richard Scott
A well taken goal by Steve Jones earned Nantwich Town a 1-1 draw against Ilkeston on the final day of the Evo-Stik season.

Ilkeston needed to match Blyth Spartans’ result to secure a play-off spot.

April 25, 2015
Wistaston Athletic crowned Sunday FA Vase champions

Wistaston Athletic crowned Sunday FA Vase champions

Wistaston Athletic have been crowned the Crewe FA Sunday Vase champions.

Wistaston won a tightly-fought contest 1-0 over Rising Sun, thanks to an extra-time goal from James Burden.

April 21, 2015
Nantwich Cricket Club scorer battles to keep up with Liam Livingstone!

Nantwich Cricket Club scorer battles to keep up with Liam Livingstone!

Nantwich Cricket Club’s scorer faced a battle of his own as all-rounder Liam Livingstone batted his way into the record books.

Steve Bebe had the job of marking the scorecard as 21-year-old Livingstone smashed an astonishing 350 runs off just 138 balls at Whitehouse Lane.

April 20, 2015
Nantwich CC star Liam Livingstone smashes world record

Nantwich CC star Liam Livingstone smashes world record

A Nantwich CC cricketer broke a world record by hitting 350 runs from 138 balls in the first round of the National Club Championship.

Liam Livingstone’s remarkable innings at Nantwich’s Whitehouse Lane ground has stunned the cricketing world, making news on the England Cricket Board’s website among others.

April 19, 2015