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Crewe Railroaders to stage “rookie” recruitment drive in South Cheshire

Crewe Railroaders to stage “rookie” recruitment drive in South Cheshire

Crewe Railroaders American Football team have launched a recruitment drive to attract budding players in the area. The team has just finished its second season in the British American Football Association National Leagues (BAFANL) Central division.

October 7, 2013
Evo-Stik League report: Blyth Spartans 2 Nantwich Town 2

Evo-Stik League report: Blyth Spartans 2 Nantwich Town 2

Nantwich Town let slip a two-goal lead and had to settle for a point away at Blyth Spartans. The Dabbers took control of the match in Northumberland in the first period, and were 2-0 at the break.

October 5, 2013
Peckforton Castle near Nantwich helps kit out boys’ football teams

Peckforton Castle near Nantwich helps kit out boys’ football teams

Youngsters of an Under 7s football team hope to be kings of their league – with a new kit from Peckforton Castle. The picturesque venue near Nantwich is the new sponsors of kits worn by players for Davenham Dynamos and Davenham Rangers.

October 4, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 106-8 in Intermediate Cup rout

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 106-8 in Intermediate Cup rout

Crewe & Nantwich piled up a club record 106-8 victory in the Midland Intermediate Cup against Bakewell Mannerians. And the team dedicated the win to their team-mate Kieran Flynn, recoving from a horrific injury in hospital.

October 1, 2013
Wistaston tennis players celebrate at 2013 awards event

Wistaston tennis players celebrate at 2013 awards event

By Jonathan White Tennis players in Wistaston celebrated this season’s achievements at a presentation afternoon. Wistaston A topped the bill with the Men’s Division 3 (Summer League) shield in Slazenger South and Mid Cheshire Tennis League.

October 1, 2013
Nantwich Town boss wants more after 6-1 win at Droylsden

Nantwich Town boss wants more after 6-1 win at Droylsden

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson watched his side hit six passed Droylsden – then labelled the performance “disappointing”. Six different scorers netted for the Dabbers who cruised passed the bottom club, but Johnson feels they could have been more clinical.

September 30, 2013
Nantwich Town look to bounce back away at bottom club Droylsden

Nantwich Town look to bounce back away at bottom club Droylsden

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town will hope for a repeat of the last time they played Droylsden when the clubs clash at the Butchers Arms. It is 18 years since local Nantwich schoolteacher Andy Locke wrote himself into the record-books.

September 27, 2013
Rugby: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ready for Twickenham cup adventure

Rugby: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ready for Twickenham cup adventure

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off their quest to reach Twickenham this weekend in the opening round of the Intermediate Cup. They take on Bakewell Mannerians for the first time in their history at the Vagrants in Willaston.

September 26, 2013
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club celebrates annual Finals Day winners

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club celebrates annual Finals Day winners

By Jonathan White Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has celebrated the winners of its annual Finals Day. The event took place on the two courts behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre on Church Lane.

September 23, 2013
Nantwich Town boss slams 3-2 Worksop defeat as “unacceptable”

Nantwich Town boss slams 3-2 Worksop defeat as “unacceptable”

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson blasted his side’s 3-2 home defeat by Worksop Town as “totally unacceptable”. Johnson criticised the team’s “incconsistency” as the Dabbers struggle to put a decent run of form together.

September 22, 2013
Rugby: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach hails “fantastic” supporters

Rugby: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach hails “fantastic” supporters

Coach Andy Brown praised the support that helped Crewe & Nantwich 1sts to an opening 29-21 league win against Stafford. And he is calling for similar backing as the Vagrants side aim for promotion to Midlands West 1 – its highest level ever.

September 20, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich rugby star breaks neck in freak tackle accident

Crewe & Nantwich rugby star breaks neck in freak tackle accident

A Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player is battling to save the use of his legs after a freak accident on the pitch. Vagrants star Kieran Flynn (pictured) broke his neck in a horror tackle during a pre-season clash against Christleton.

September 19, 2013
Evo-Stik match report: Rushall Olympic 1 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik match report: Rushall Olympic 1 Nantwich Town 1

James Briscoe Aaron Burns continued his run of scoring as Nantwich Town battled to a deserved 1-1 draw at Rushall Olympic. Burns’ superb low finish was cancelled out by the hosts’ Josh Craddock in an even game on a dark, drizzly night.

September 18, 2013