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Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant to return to track in Australia

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant to return to track in Australia

British touring car talent Tom Oliphant will make his Australian racing debut this season in a return to competition.

The Tarporley man will compete in the Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series with leading team Autoglym ASM.

February 19, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn revenge with win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn revenge with win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts avenged their heavy defeat to Walsall earlier in the season by earning a hard fought 15-18 victory at their rivals.

Walsall were promoted with Crewe last season and are enjoying a great season, sitting in second and chasing promotion.

February 13, 2023
Leaders Betley beaten in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Leaders Betley beaten in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

League leaders Betley had a morning to forget losing 5-2 to a vibrant Cooper Buckley side in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The morning started badly for Betley with the non-appearance of their regular goalkeeper, and they were 3-0 down at half-time.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich Town grab dramatic late draw away at Liversedge

Nantwich Town grab dramatic late draw away at Liversedge

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town scored a 94th minute equaliser to secure a point in a crazy 3-3 game with Liversedge at the Clayborn Ground.

But Dabbers manager Ritchie Sutton later described their second half performance as “a complete disaster”.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich Town suffer another home defeat in 1-0 loss to Matlock

Nantwich Town suffer another home defeat in 1-0 loss to Matlock

By Liam Price
Matlock Town came away with the points with a 1-0 win over Nantwich Town at the Swansway Stadium.

Head Coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher spoke of the Dabbers “needing that bit of composure in the final third to find the right pass” as Nantwich blanked at home.

February 8, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts win 53-13 away at Evesham

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts win 53-13 away at Evesham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s long trip to Evesham proved fruitful as the 1st team ran out comfortable 53-13 winners.

Evesham had started the better of the two sides and Crewe conceded a succession of penalties in the opening 20 minutes and couldn’t get out of their own half.

February 6, 2023
Betley retain top spot in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Betley retain top spot in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Betley consolidated their position at the top of the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a comfortable 0-7 win at Audlem.

Dan Lomas netted a hat-trick, Keiron Duckers scored twice and Dan Socha and Gavin McKeith also scored.

February 5, 2023
Nantwich Town secure vital win over Atherton Collieries

Nantwich Town secure vital win over Atherton Collieries

By Jack Beresford
Ritchie Sutton described his side’s 2-1 win against Atherton Collieries as a “fantastic victory”.

Nantwich Town came from behind to beat fellow strugglers Atherton at the Swansway Stadium.

February 5, 2023
Megan Rowley joins Nantwich Town Ladies

Megan Rowley joins Nantwich Town Ladies

Nantwich Town Ladies have signed striker Megan Rowley from North West Women’s Regional League Southern division outfit Altrincham FC Women.

Megan, aged 23, was the first junior girls’ player to make the step up to the women’s team at Altrincham FC.

February 4, 2023
Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Crewe Alex

Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Crewe Alex

By Liam Price
Crewe Alexandra advanced to the semi-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup with a 2-0 win over Nantwich Town at the Swansway Stadium.

The Alex got off to the perfect start just 7 minutes in, as Connor Evans scored from very close range after a diagonal ball was played across the box.

February 2, 2023
Premier League star Begovic marks year anniversary of Nantwich academy

Premier League star Begovic marks year anniversary of Nantwich academy

By Thomas Morgan
Premier League star Asmir Begovic is celebrating the first anniversary of his AB1 Goalkeeping Academy based in Nantwich.

The Everton goalkeeper, 35, spoke about his academy at Nantwich Town FC and how well it has been going since starting last February.

February 1, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts cruise to fine 38-13 win over Stratford

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts cruise to fine 38-13 win over Stratford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts secured a fine 38-13 win over Stratford to continue their improving form.

Stratford are having a good season, sitting sixth in the table.

January 30, 2023
Audlem Sunday match abandoned after serious injury

Audlem Sunday match abandoned after serious injury

Audlem’s Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division game with Winsford Over 3 was abandoned after 13 minutes following an injury to Audlem captain Dan Rooney.

Audlem were leading 1-0 at the time with a goal from Seb Burrow.

January 30, 2023