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Crewe and Nantwich Touch Rugby squad blazes trail

Crewe and Nantwich Touch Rugby squad blazes trail

Crewe and Nantwich touch rugby squad is blazing a trial after six players were selected to represent England.

The six players, plus one non travelling reserve, have been selected to represent England at the European Junior Touch Championships in Paris this month.

August 13, 2019
Nantwich CC reach national semi-finals and are one game from Lord’s

Nantwich CC reach national semi-finals and are one game from Lord’s

Nantwich CC produced a stunning display to out-play Bath and reach the national club semi-finals.

A stunning 124 not out by Luke Robinson helped Nantwich to a nine-wicket national quarter-final victory at Whitehouse Lane yesterday (August 11).

August 12, 2019
Nantwich Town Wolves partially-sighted team seeks players

Nantwich Town Wolves partially-sighted team seeks players

A new visually-impaired football team in Nantwich has appealed for more players to come forward.

Nantwich Town Wolves VIFC is to stage new training sessions open to anyone aged 16 and over with a recognised eye condition with some usable vision.

August 12, 2019
Nantwich Town fall to 2-1 loss in pre-season friendly with Leek

Nantwich Town fall to 2-1 loss in pre-season friendly with Leek

Nantwich Town completed their pre-season preparations with a 2-1 home defeat to leek Town.

A deflected effort in the 76th minute for the visitors was enough to seal the win at Weaver Stadium yesterday (August 10).

August 11, 2019
Tom Oliphant

Tarporley racer Oliphant left frustrated at Snetterton

Tarporley motor racing driver Tom Oliphant was left to endure a frustrating return to Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship action as the series roared back into life at Snetterton.

August 8, 2019
Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with Stourbridge in pre-season clash

Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with Stourbridge in pre-season clash

By Jonathan White
A goal in each half split the teams as Nantwich Town drew with BetVictor Southern Premier Central League side Stourbridge FC.

It was the Dabbers penultimate pre-season friendly at the Weaver Stadium yesterday (August 3)

August 4, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Ladyhawks netball chair honoured at national awards

Crewe & Nantwich Ladyhawks netball chair honoured at national awards

The chairman of Crewe & Nantwich Ladyhawks netball club has been honoured at national awards held during the sports World Cup in Liverpool.

Imogen Greatbatch won the Rose Award – presented to a volunteer or organisation that has made an exceptional contribution to netball in any capacity within the last 12 months.

July 28, 2019
Nantwich Town to host Newcastle and agree new sponsor deal with Optimum Pay

Nantwich Town to host Newcastle and agree new sponsor deal with Optimum Pay

Nantwich Town have arranged a late friendly with Newcastle Town to take place at the Weaver Stadium today (July 25).

The friendly will kick-off at 7.45pm and will be free to enter for all supporters.

July 25, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich ladies rugby player in line for national award

Crewe & Nantwich ladies rugby player in line for national award

One of the stars of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies team has been shortlisted in the national Player of the Year awards.

Forward Cherie Davies played a vital role in the team’s success last season which saw them gain promotion to Championship 2 North West.

July 19, 2019
English Amputee U23s tournament staged in Nantwich

English Amputee U23s tournament staged in Nantwich

By Peter Robinson
An English Amputee Football Association U23 Invitational Tournament took place at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The international event saw three countries – England, Poland and Turkey – battle it out in the first-ever amputee football U23s competition.

July 15, 2019
Nantwich Town sign Josh Langley after impressive trials

Nantwich Town sign Josh Langley after impressive trials

Nantwich Town have signed defender Josh Langley after impressing as a trialist in the Dabbers’ opening pre-season games.

Langley joins the club after spending most of last season with Southport, and then on loan at both Altrincham and Guiseley.

July 14, 2019
Nantwich Town captain Caspar Hughes

Nantwich Town kick off season at home to Gainsborough

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town will start the new 2019/20 season at home to Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday August 17.

This is followed with two successive away fixtures, with trips to Buxton on Tuesday August 20 and Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday August 24.

July 13, 2019
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ready for British title fight

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ready for British title fight

Nantwich boxing star Nathan Gorman says he is “100%” fully prepared for his eagerly-anticipated British heavyweight showdown with Daniel Dubois.

And that’s despite Gorman’s preparations disrupted by having his two-year-old son in hospital seriously ill, and the birth of his daughter just this week!

July 12, 2019