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Nantwich Cricket Club members set for cycling charity challenge

Nantwich Cricket Club members set for cycling charity challenge

Nantwich cricketers who are unable to play due to the pandemic, are going in to bat for St Luke’s Hospice instead.

Members of Nantwich Cricket Club are taking on the challenge of cycling to each cricket ground in the Cheshire Premier League in just one day.

June 28, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off 2020-21 season preparations

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off 2020-21 season preparations

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC men’s team have returned to training in preparation for the 2020-21 season.

The club has already made changes off the field, with new chairman Graham Jackson and the newly appointed director of rugby Nick Kennedy.

June 19, 2020
Ethon Varian puts South Shields keeper Myles Boney under pressure

Legal challenge to FA’s decision to null and void NPL season fails

A legal challenge to a decision to end the Northern Premier League season early, which meant Nantwich Town missing out on possible promotion, has failed.

The challenge was put together by South Shields FC, who were top of the NPL by 12 points when the FA ratified a decision to null and void the 2019-20 season below the National League (step 3 to 7).

June 10, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Women launch recruitment drive

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Women launch recruitment drive

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Women are on the lookout for new talent as they look to build on a successful first few seasons.

The Vagrants based team are hoping to strengthen their numbers as the club prepares ahead of any potential new season.

June 7, 2020
Nantwich Town fans urged to become 200 Club members

Nantwich Town fans urged to become 200 Club members

Nantwich Town supporters are being urged to become members of the 200 Club to help the club through the current economic crisis.

The 200 Club is a way of providing regular financial support for the Weaver Stadium outfit while having a chance to win up to £400 every month.

May 27, 2020
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club re-opens after COVID-19 lockdown

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club re-opens after COVID-19 lockdown

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has reopened its doors to members after the Government eased lockdown restrictions on outdoor leisure.

The action has returned to the club on Church Lane in Wistaston, albeit in a slightly different manner.

May 26, 2020
No return date for rugby, says Crewe & Nantwich RUFC chairman

No return date for rugby, says Crewe & Nantwich RUFC chairman

There is still no date for a return to amateur rugby, the chairman of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC said today.

All rugby at the Vagrants based club in Willaston ceased with the COVID-19 lockdown in mid March, as it did with hundreds of other amateur clubs around the UK.

May 23, 2020
Football Operations director Jon Gold

Most Nantwich Town players “loyally committed” to club, says chairman

Most of Nantwich Town’s players are “loyally committed” to remaining at the club, the chairman Jon Gold said today.

The club management is working behind the scenes to prepare a team for any eventual start to a new season.

May 21, 2020
Nantwich Town historian compiles The Ultimate History Book

Nantwich Town historian compiles The Ultimate History Book

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC historian Michael Chatwin is compiling a new book on the football club in aid of NHS Charities.

The book will include all the club’s results back to its formation in 1884.

May 16, 2020
Northern Premier League dealt sponsorship blow as BetVictor quits

Northern Premier League dealt sponsorship blow as BetVictor quits

Bosses of the Northern Premier League in which Nantwich Town play have been dealt a blow after its main sponsor BetVictor served notice to end its contract.

April 12, 2020
Full-time - Nantwich Town FC Manager Dave Cooke thanks the fans

Nantwich Town season ended as FA confirm controversial decision

Nantwich Town’s 2019-20 season has officially ended after the FA Council confirmed a decision to bring all football between Steps 3 and 7 to an end.

It means the Dabbers will not be able to play for a possible promotion play-off place.

April 9, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC appoint new Director of Rugby

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC appoint new Director of Rugby

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC has appointed Nick Kennedy as its new Director or Rugby.

Nick has been involved in the Vagrants club since he was a Reaseheath College student in 1993, playing and coaching at a variety of different levels and sectors.

April 6, 2020
Aerial view of Nantwich Town v Stafford Rangers

“Devastating blow” as Nantwich Town season ended by FA

Nantwich Town’s season has been ended by the FA today after it confirmed all clubs in league system steps 3 to 6 would not complete their fixtures in 2019-20.

The club had warned of the likely outcome, but chairman Jon Gold hit out today, calling the news “a devastating blow” and said clubs were “not consulted”.

March 26, 2020