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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies face top of table clash

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies face top of table clash

High-flying Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies face their biggest test of the season this weekend.

The Vagrants side are second in their league after another fine victory on the road on Saturday.

December 4, 2017
Nantwich Town slump to 3-1 home defeat to Coalville

Nantwich Town slump to 3-1 home defeat to Coalville

By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town succumbed to a Coalville fightback as ten-man Dabbers slumped to 3-1 home defeat on a cold afternoon at the Weaver Stadium.

Joel Stair opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a close range header from Matt Bell’s corner.

December 3, 2017
Nantwich Town knocked out of Integro Cup by Witton Albion

Nantwich Town knocked out of Integro Cup by Witton Albion

By Steve Sharman
A second half brace from Steve Tames saw Nantwich Town bow out of the Integro League Cup after a 3-2 defeat at home to Witton Albion.

Albion substitute Tames netted twice in the final 15 minutes to send his side through to the third round of the competition

November 29, 2017
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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bounce back from cup defeat

By Gwil Roberts
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts bounced back from their cup disappointment to record another bonus point win in the league, beating Old Saltlians 39–19.

The bonus point win tightens Crewe’s grip on second place in the RFU Midlands 2 West (North) Division – seven points ahead of Spartans and only three behind league leaders Whitchurch.

November 27, 2017
Rain washes out Crewe Sunday Premier Division ties

Rain washes out Crewe Sunday Premier Division ties

Heavy rain washed out all the Crewe Sunday Regional Premier Division ties at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Betley FC lost 4-2 in the Staffs FA Sunday Challenge Cup at Spittal Brook, despite leading 2-1 with 20 minutes to go.

November 27, 2017
Historic cricketing Ashes link to Nantwich sportsman buried at Acton

Historic cricketing Ashes link to Nantwich sportsman buried at Acton

It’s one of the greatest sporting contests on the globe.

And as England and Australia square up once more for another Ashes cricketing confrontation, few will realise the significance of a quiet corner in a Nantwich cemetery.

November 22, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC crash out of Intermediate Cup at Droitwich

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC crash out of Intermediate Cup at Droitwich

By Gwil Roberts
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s interest in the RFU Intermediate Cup came to an end when they crashed out by losing 34 -10 at Droitwich RFC.

Crewe travelled to Worcestershire expecting a tough game, with Droitwich currently top of their league.

November 19, 2017
Faddiley reach FA Vase Sunday semi-finals with victory over Sandbach

Faddiley reach FA Vase Sunday semi-finals with victory over Sandbach

Faddiley reached the semi-finals of the Crewe FA Sunday Vase with a 2-0 win over Sandbach Town.

Rich Ford opened the scoring early in the second half and a further goal from Joey Hilton secured the win.

November 19, 2017
Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-0 victory over Whitby

Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-0 victory over Whitby

Nantwich Town continue to pull themselves away from the relegation zone in Evo-Stik Premier League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Whitby Town.

An early goal by Clayton McDonald was enough to earn all three points in front of more than 300 supporters at the Weaver Stadium.

November 19, 2017
Nantwich Town progress in Integro League Cup with 3-1 win over Droylsden

Nantwich Town progress in Integro League Cup with 3-1 win over Droylsden

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town progressed to the second round of the Integero League Cup with a comfortable 3-1 win at the Weaver over Droylsden.

Two goals in the first half through David Forbes’ penalty and Steve Jones’ close range finish were followed by Joe Mwasile’s late strike.

November 15, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC girls’ teams flourish at Vagrants club

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC girls’ teams flourish at Vagrants club

Girls rugby is taking off in style at Crewe & Nantwich after the Vagrants club achieved a historic first.

Every age group at the club was represented at matches for the first time at the weekend as the U13 and U15 girls played their first matches.

November 14, 2017
Crewe FC progress in FA Sunday Cup with victory over Winsford

Crewe FC progress in FA Sunday Cup with victory over Winsford

Premier Division Crewe FC had a comfortable win in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup over Division One Winsford Over 3.

Lee Mellor scored four times with hat-tricks for Tom Finch and Tristan Sword, other goals from Wayne Beggs (2) and Jon Stone.

November 12, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts blitz Newcastle 51-12

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts blitz Newcastle 51-12

Crewe & Nantwich maintained early season promotion form with a fine 12-51 away win at Newcastle (Staffs) RUFC.

It cemented their second spot in Midlands 2 West (North) Division.

November 12, 2017