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Crewe & Nantwich teenage rugby brothers earn England call up

Crewe & Nantwich teenage rugby brothers earn England call up

Rugby playing brothers from Nantwich are celebrating double success – after being picked for England! Ben and Tom Curry, who play for the U16s for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC, were selected to play for England U16s after another great club season.

May 6, 2014
Match report: Nantwich CC 1sts beat Bramhall CC by 164 runs

Match report: Nantwich CC 1sts beat Bramhall CC by 164 runs

A stunning bowling display by Oliver Griffiths helped Nantwich CC 1sts notch their first win of the new league season. Griffiths took 7 for just 29 runs as they humbled Bramhall with a comfortable 164-run victory.

May 4, 2014
Cyclist saddles up to launch new cycling club in Nantwich

Cyclist saddles up to launch new cycling club in Nantwich

A keen cyclist is saddling up to launch Nantwich’s first dedicated Cycling Club. Darren Knights says Nantwich Cycle Group is for locals who just want to ride as a group and not on their own or with a traditional club.

May 1, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC promoted after 18-13 playoff win against Banbury

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC promoted after 18-13 playoff win against Banbury

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts will be playing at their highest ever level next season after a nail-biting play-off final victory. Andy Brown’s side held on to register a 18-13 win over Banbury Bulls at the Vagrants in Willaston.

April 26, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Grantham Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 1 Grantham Town 1

Nantwich Town’s last game offered up goals, penalties and red cards.

Grantham gifted Ben Deegan a goal on 25 minutes to give the Dabbers a lead at a showery and blustery Weaver Stadium.

April 26, 2014
Nantwich Town coach’s cancer torment after four family members die

Nantwich Town coach’s cancer torment after four family members die

A Nantwich Town football coach has revealed his torment after cancer killed four members of his family in four years. Now Dave Haworth, the club’s goalkeeping coach, is running the Manchester BUPA 10k race on May 18 to raise money in their name.

April 25, 2014
Nantwich Town slump to defeat at relegated rivals Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town slump to defeat at relegated rivals Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town’s disappointing end of season form continued when they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at already relegated rivals Stafford Rangers. The result continued a recent dip in form for the Dabbers which has seen them slip to 19th place, just two above the relegation zone.

April 22, 2014
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 1 Matlock Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 1 Matlock Town 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town keeper Steve James produced an acrobatic performance to earn a point against Matlock. And the visitors will regret not taking advantage of several defensive lapses by their opponents at the Weaver Stadium.

April 19, 2014
Wistaston teenager raises £187 for Sport Relief in 12-hour “tennis-athon”

Wistaston teenager raises £187 for Sport Relief in 12-hour “tennis-athon”

A Wistaston teenager raised almost £200 after competing in an exhausting 12-hour “tennis-athon”. George Raiswell, aged 13, played from 7am to 7pm at Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club in aid of Sport Relief.

April 14, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC reach playoff final with victory over Stafford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC reach playoff final with victory over Stafford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts secured their playoff final place with a 29-7 victory away at Stafford. Now the Vagrants side have one final 80-minute game to try and clinch promotion to their highest level ever.

April 14, 2014
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Blyth Spartans 1

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Blyth Spartans 1

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town were left rueing a host of missed chances as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Blyth Spartans. The Dabbers only had Alex Meaney’s first half strike to show for a dominant performance at the Weaver Stadium.

April 12, 2014
Mayor of Nantwich unveils new food area for Nantwich Town FC

Mayor of Nantwich unveils new food area for Nantwich Town FC

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr John Lewis has opened a new food area at Nantwich Town Football Club. The area was built thanks to funding by Nantwich Town Independent Supports Association (NTISA) with help from Nantwich Town Council.

April 9, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC one win from promotion playoff final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC one win from promotion playoff final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts are just one win away from a dramatic playoff final which could see them promoted. The Vagrants side, who beat Old Saltians 43-7 at the weekend, need to win away at Stafford this Saturday to secure their playoff final spot.

April 7, 2014