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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts defeat Burnage 23-16

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts defeat Burnage 23-16

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts maintained their fine form with a 23-16 victory away at Burnage.

The few changes to the side who took on Altrincham in the last fixture did not disrupt Crewe’s excellent form and go six from six.

October 16, 2023
Everybody Foundation grants handed to 26 sports clubs in Cheshire

Everybody Foundation grants handed to 26 sports clubs in Cheshire

The Everybody Foundation has donated grants worth £6,400 to 26 different sporting clubs across Cheshire East.

The Foundation recently relaunched with a focus of give local clubs a chance to apply for grants on behalf of young people.

October 16, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday League and Cup round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League and Cup round-up

In the Crewe FA Vase, Leighton FC lost out to White Horse in their first round game.

They were in the lead twice, but it was White Horse who eventually won 2-3, with goals from Dan Walford, Florian Gijici and Jake Harding.

October 16, 2023
Nantwich Town topple league leaders Kidsgrove 3-1

Nantwich Town topple league leaders Kidsgrove 3-1

Nantwich Town returned to league form with a fine 3-1 win over league leaders Kidsgrove Athletic.

A double by Connor Heath and a third from Byron Harrison was enough for the Dabbers at the Swansway Stadium.

October 15, 2023
Nantwich Town defeat Runcorn Linnets 3-1 at Swansway Stadium

Nantwich Town defeat Runcorn Linnets 3-1 at Swansway Stadium

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town returned to winning ways in the league with a 3-1 victory over Cheshire rivals Runcorn Linnets.

An astonishing five-minute spell saw Dabbers go down 1-0 before turning it around to lead and eventually win.

October 11, 2023
Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town boost match day security after pyrotechnic incident

Nantwich Town says it is increasing security at tonight’s match with Cheshire rivals Runcorn Linnets.

It follows an incident involving a pyrotechnic which was thrown during Runcorn’s game away at Hednesford Town on Saturday.

October 10, 2023
Nantwich Town Women lose to Chester Development

Nantwich Town Women lose to Chester Development

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women lost 2-4 to Chester FC Women Development in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

Meg Rowley scored both of the Dabber’s goals in the defeat at the Swansway Stadium.

October 9, 2023
Nantwich Town reach FA Trophy first round with penalty shoot out win

Nantwich Town reach FA Trophy first round with penalty shoot out win

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town are in to the First Round Proper of the FA Trophy after a dramatic win on penalties following a goalless draw with Bradford (Park Avenue).

In the first 10 minutes, a quick Avenue corner caught the Dabbers napping, Scott Moloney was forced into a save with his feet.

October 8, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn 34-12 victory over Altrincham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn 34-12 victory over Altrincham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a comfortable home win against Altrincham and Kersal in their fifth league fixture of the season.

Both sides had made good starts to the season and Crewe expected a tough battle.

October 3, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

Sandbach Town advanced to the next round of the Presidents Cup with a 3-0 win against NHB in which all three goals were scored before the half.

The goalscorers were Frazer Swale, Connor Sutherland and Connor Taylor.

October 1, 2023
Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Cup by Chester

Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Cup by Chester

Nantwich Town suffered last minute heartache as they were knocked out of the FA Cup in dramatic fashion by Chester.

The hosts hit a late late winner just as it looked like the Dabbers were going to take their Cheshire neighbours to a replay.

October 1, 2023
Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick’s appointment as England head coach in December 2022 was greeted with mixed emotions among the English fans.

The new boss has had a few bad results since taking the wheel at Twickenham Stadium, but England are starting to show signs of life under the Cumbrian.

September 28, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow victory at rivals Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow victory at rivals Whitchurch

Crewe and Nantwich 1sts secured a fine 14-8 victory away at local neighbours Whitchurch in a tightly fought contest.

In form Crewe went into the match having gained maximum points from their first three games.

September 27, 2023