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Nantwich Town earn hard fought 3-2 win over Lancaster City

Nantwich Town earn hard fought 3-2 win over Lancaster City

By Conor Cockroft
Nantwich Town held on for a 3-2 win at the Weaver Stadium after defending a late fight-back by visitors Lancaster City.

Five goals were scored during an exciting, yet emotional afternoon following the untimely death of loyal supporter and junior coach Paul Springthorpe. A minute’s applause was dedicated to him before kick off.

September 29, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC made Tom Curry an England star, says dad

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC made Tom Curry an England star, says dad

The dad of England rugby star Tom Curry has spoken of how Crewe and Nantwich RUFC made him the player he is today.

As Curry lines up alongside his England team mates in the World Cup in Japan, dad David has reflected on his and his twin Ben’s amazing rise in the sport.

September 25, 2019
Nantwich racing driver Smith eyes success at Silverstone

Nantwich racing driver Smith eyes success at Silverstone

Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship racer Rob Smith is eyeing success as he prepares for his penultimate race weekend of the campaign.

The Nantwich driver showed at his last outing at Knockhill how competitive his MG6 is after securing Independents Trophy points in all three encounters.

September 23, 2019
Willaston WS thumped 7-2 by leaders in Crewe Regional Sunday league

Willaston WS thumped 7-2 by leaders in Crewe Regional Sunday league

George & Dragon returned to winning ways in Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 7-2 hammering of Willaston WS.

They won with a hat-trick from Ollie McDonough, and a brace each for Matt Waller and Robbie Hatton.

September 23, 2019
Nantwich Town handed home tie against Morpeth in FA Cup

Nantwich Town handed home tie against Morpeth in FA Cup

Nantwich Town have a great chance to move one step closer to the FA Cup First Round proper after being a hand home tie in the third qualifying round.

The Dabbers will host fellow Northern Premier League side Morpeth Town on the weekend of Saturday October 5.

September 23, 2019
Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup victory away at Telford United

Nantwich Town earn fine FA Cup victory away at Telford United

Nantwich Town produced a superb display to beat their higher league opponents Telford away in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup.

September 22, 2019
Young riders from Nantwich help scoop British title

Young riders from Nantwich help scoop British title

A group of young Nantwich Riding Club dressage riders are celebrating after winning the team of four dressage competition at the British Riding Club National Championships at Lincoln Showground.

September 21, 2019
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