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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC welcome Matlock in cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC welcome Matlock in cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts will be hoping to put their opening league defeat behind them when they welcome Matlock in the cup today (September 21)

September 21, 2019
George & Dragon suffer first loss in Crewe Regional league

George & Dragon suffer first loss in Crewe Regional league

George and Dragon suffered their first defeat of the season when they lost 2-4 to White Lion Ford Lane in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

In an eventful game, the home team finished with only eight men, and the visitors also had a player sent off.

September 15, 2019
Nantwich Town come from 0-2 to beat Scarborough Athletic

Nantwich Town come from 0-2 to beat Scarborough Athletic

Nantwich Town produced a stunning second half comeback to beat Scarborough at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers were trailling 0-2 but scored three times in just six second-half minutes to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

September 15, 2019
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant joins Sports Alive

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant joins Sports Alive

Rising British Touring Car Championship star Tom Oliphant is partnering with Sports Alive for the remainder of the 2019 season.

Tarporley-born Oliphant is in his second BTCC season, racing with the Team BMW outfit.

September 14, 2019
Nantwich CC captain looks forward to national final at Lord’s

Nantwich CC captain looks forward to national final at Lord’s

Nantwich CC players are gearing up for the biggest game most, if not all, will ever play.

The Whitehouse Lane team will be boarding a coach on Sunday morning and heading to Lord’s – the home of cricket – for the National Club Final to be played on Monday against Swardeston CC.

September 13, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Women start new campaign with victory

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Women start new campaign with victory

Newly-promoted Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Women started their new league campaign with a convincing 11-20 away victory at Birkenhead Park FC.

Following a string of challenging pre-season fixtures, the pressure was on for the Black and Whites to prove themselves in Championship North 2.

September 11, 2019
Nantwich Town handed tough task at Telford in next FA Cup round

Nantwich Town handed tough task at Telford in next FA Cup round

Nantwich Town were handed a tough road trip way at Telford in the next qualifying round of the FA Cup.

The Dabbers were drawn against the National League North opponents and play them over the weekend of September 20-22.

September 9, 2019
Faddiley beaten 4-2 by high flying George & Dragon

Faddiley beaten 4-2 by high flying George & Dragon

Faddiley and high-flying George and Dragon met again in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, just two weeks after George and Dragon registered a 9-3 win.

September 8, 2019
Nantwich Town beat Grantham in FA Cup 1st qualifying round

Nantwich Town beat Grantham in FA Cup 1st qualifying round

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town have progressed into the 2nd Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup after a comfortable 3-1 victory over Grantham Town.

September 8, 2019
Stuart Wood earns Olympics place with world para canoe bronze

Stuart Wood earns Olympics place with world para canoe bronze

Bunbury man Stuart Wood has clinched his place at the Tokyo Paralympics next year after a medal-winning performance in the para canoe world championships.

Wood, who won the European Championship KL2 Var Para Canoe last year, competed in the world finals in Hungary last month.

September 5, 2019
Nantwich Town stumble to second defeat in three days

Nantwich Town stumble to second defeat in three days

Nantwich Town suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Warrington, their second loss in three days.

After a promising start to the new campaign, the defeats will hurt boss Dave Cooke and his side.

September 4, 2019
Runners tackle South Cheshire 20 road race

Runners tackle South Cheshire 20 road race

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘South Cheshire 20’ road race helped competitors prepare for the autumn and winter season.

The 20 mile race was held yesterday (September 1) with the start and finish at Shavington Sports Centre.

September 2, 2019
Nantwich Town fall to first league loss of season at Atherton

Nantwich Town fall to first league loss of season at Atherton

Nantwich Town suffered their first loss of the season as they went down 3-1 away at plucky Atherton Collieries side at the Skuna Stadium.

Vincent Bailey scored twice, including a stunner, as the hosts won all three points in the BetVictor Northern Premier Division.

September 1, 2019