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Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw at home by Hyde United

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw at home by Hyde United

Nantwich Town avoided a third consecutive league defeat with a late leveller to draw 1-1 at home to Hyde United.

A late Jamie Lawrie free-kick rescued a point for the Dabbers in a tight contest at the Weaver Stadium.

September 5, 2018
Nantwich Town prepare for new FA Cup journey against Worksop

Nantwich Town prepare for new FA Cup journey against Worksop

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town return to FA Cup action this weekend when they host Worksop Town in the First Qualifying Round of the 2018-19 competition.

Worksop, who play in the Northern Counties East Premier Division, beat Carlton Town in the Preliminary Round and defeated Shepshed Dynamo in the Extra Preliminary Round.

September 4, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player scoops national award at Twickenham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player scoops national award at Twickenham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies captain Mollie Latham has scooped the National Rugby Awards Female Player of the Year at Twickenham!

Mollie was shortlisted for the award after her amazing achievements in leading the Vagrants ladies team as well as her wider role in the club.

September 3, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 2nds beaten 14-24 by Liverpool

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 2nds beaten 14-24 by Liverpool

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 2nds kicked off their season with a narrow defeat at home to Liverpool Collegiate 2nds at the Vagrants.

The game started badly for Crewe with turnover ball from the kick off and a series of drives from the Collegiate pack allowing their fly-half to cross unopposed kick to make it 5-0 after just three minutes.

September 3, 2018
Woore CC 1sts beaten heavily by league leaders Bagnall Norton

Woore CC 1sts beaten heavily by league leaders Bagnall Norton

By Roger Horwood
Bagnall Norton CC swept to back to back promotions with a comprehensive win over Woore CC, the only team who in theory could have overtaken them.

Woore remain in second position, but a second consecutive defeat leaves them just three points ahead of third placed Sandyford with three matches remaining.

September 2, 2018
Nantwich Town slump to 4-0 defeat away at South Shields

Nantwich Town slump to 4-0 defeat away at South Shields

Nantwich Town are licking their wounds after being thumped 4-0 away at South Shields.

Dave Cooke’s team suffered a second consecutive defeat in the Evo-Stik Premier League, and now lie 14th after being top after three games.

September 2, 2018
Nantwich Town to host U17 internationals with Brazil, Russia and USA at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town to host U17 internationals with Brazil, Russia and USA at Weaver Stadium

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town have been selected to host two U17 internationals in October with Brazil, Russia and USA all set to play at the Weaver Stadium.

England will host Brazil, Russia and USA in an U17s Tournament in October

August 29, 2018
MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith struggles at Brands Hatch

MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith struggles at Brands Hatch

Front-running MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith’s bid for a top three championship finish was dealt a major blow in the penultimate event of the season at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit.

Nantwich-based Smith was the victim of an unfortunate set of circumstances in race two which led to a galling retirement.

August 28, 2018
Reaseheath College to host England Amputees international

Reaseheath College to host England Amputees international

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is to host an England Amputees international match on September 1.

England Amputees will play Ghana on Saturday and are trying to raise awareness of the sport.

August 27, 2018
Premier Division champions Square One win 9-0 over Talbot

Premier Division champions Square One win 9-0 over Talbot

Last year’s Premier Division Champions Square One opened their campaign with a 0-9 demolition of newly promoted Talbot.

Danny Dodd (3), Shane Heron (2), Ricky Mellor (2), Dean Wheatley and Mike Blundell completed a rout on the opening day.

August 26, 2018
Nantwich Town ease to 5-2 win over Lancaster City

Nantwich Town ease to 5-2 win over Lancaster City

James Brown
Nantwich Town made it two wins from three and remain unbeaten with a 5-2 victory over Lancaster City at the Weaver Stadium.

A first-half brace from Callum Saunders and a first Dabbers goal for Danny Glover from 30 yards out made it a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break.

August 26, 2018
Nantwich Town held to 0-0 draw by Buxton at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Town held to 0-0 draw by Buxton at Weaver Stadium

By James Brown
Nantwich Town remain unbeaten after two Evo-Stik Premier Division games after a tight 0-0 draw against Buxton.

Defences were on top at the Weaver Stadium with the likes of Danny Glover having efforts blocked while at the other end Jude Oyibo missed Buxton’s best opportunity, blazing a shot over from just outside the six yard box.

August 22, 2018
Nantwich dad is World Cup winner after stunning hockey success

Nantwich dad is World Cup winner after stunning hockey success

A Nantwich dad has shown England football stars how it’s done – by winning a World Cup Final medal!

Dave Holland, 39, was a key member of the veterans team taking part in the Masters Hockey World Cup 2018 in Barcelona.

August 21, 2018