Sport

Equestrian stars entertain hundreds at Nantwich horse show

Equestrian stars entertain hundreds at Nantwich horse show

Two equestrian stars offered an insight into the Olympic sport during a masterclass in Nantwich. Hundreds of fans turned up to watch Geoff Billington and Bob Ellis at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre.

March 10, 2014
Aaron Burns on mark again as Nantwich Town draw 2-2 at Barwell

Aaron Burns on mark again as Nantwich Town draw 2-2 at Barwell

Nantwich Town earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at Barwell FC. The Dabbers took an early lead but then had to come from behind late on to secure a point in their Evo-Stik Premier League clash.

March 9, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 3 Stamford 1

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 3 Stamford 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town hotshot Steve Foster scored a header after just 28 seconds to set the Dabbers on their way to victory. It was a first win in four matches for Danny Johnson’s men and was a fitting send off for Frank Hope.

March 5, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten by “better team” in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten by “better team” in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Andy Brown admitted they were beaten by a “better team” after the 1sts crashed to defeat at Leek. The Vagrants side were humbled by the league leaders 29-0. It was only Crewe & Nantwich’s third defeat of the league campaign.

March 4, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 2 Ilkeston Town 2

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 2 Ilkeston Town 2

By James Briscoe The penalty spot played a part in another Nantwich Town game as star forward Aaron Burns scored one of two first-half penalties. And the 2-2 draw against Ilkeston at the Weaver Stadium was about a fair result.

March 1, 2014
Alex Meaney signs for second spell with Nantwich Town

Alex Meaney signs for second spell with Nantwich Town

by James Briscoe Midfield maestro Alex Meaney has returned to the Weaver Stadium to sign for a second spell with Nantwich Town. The 21-year-old originally joined Nantwich on a month’s loan from Stockport County last February.

February 28, 2014
Evo-Stik League report: Witton Albion 3 Nantwich Town 2

Evo-Stik League report: Witton Albion 3 Nantwich Town 2

By Jamaes Briscoe A brace from Aaron Burns inspired a fightback but was not enough to salvage a point for Nantwich Town at Witton Albion. The Dabbers were 3-0 after an hour but came close to rescuing the game.

February 26, 2014
Nantwich rugby wife to skydive in aid of paralysed player Kieran Flynn

Nantwich rugby wife to skydive in aid of paralysed player Kieran Flynn

The wife of a Crewe & Nantwich rugby player is to tackle a daring skydive to raise funds for her husband’s stricken team-mate. Elyssa Germain is plucking up the courage for the leap in honour of Crewe & Nantwich star Kieran Flynn.

February 25, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 32-13 away at Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 32-13 away at Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC maintained their push for promotion with a solid 32-13 victory away at Wolverhampton. But the hosts proved to be difficult opponents and not like a side who had only played once in eight weeks because of the weather.

February 23, 2014
Young Nantwich swimmer breaks records in USA college championships

Young Nantwich swimmer breaks records in USA college championships

A young Nantwich swimmer has been taking a college championships tournament in the US by storm. Charlotte Archdeacon, 21, from the village of Chorley, helped Buffalo State Bengals team to set a number of record times.

February 23, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Frickley Athletic 2 Nantwich Town 0

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Frickley Athletic 2 Nantwich Town 0

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town fell victim to two debatable second-half penalties as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Frickley in Yorkshire. And the late sending-off of Earl Davis (pictured) made it a miserable day for Dabbers boss Danny Johnson.

February 22, 2014
Evo-Stik match report: FC United 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik match report: FC United 2 Nantwich Town 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat away at FC United in a keenly fought contest at Bury’s Gigg Lane. And it was failed attempt to play offside which was the Dabbers’ downfall, allowing Mike Norton to sneak in an snatch the winner.

February 19, 2014
Nantwich sports dinner to boost paralysed rugby star Kieran Flynn

Nantwich sports dinner to boost paralysed rugby star Kieran Flynn

A charity dinner is to be held in aid of a Crewe & Nantwich RUFC star left in a wheelchair after a horrific accident. The Sporting Dinner aims to raise funds for Kieran Flynn, who was left paralysed with serious spinal injuries after a freak tackle during a pre season game last summer.

February 17, 2014