Rugby

Ex rugby star Mark Cueto unveils Reaseheath’s new sports pitch

Ex rugby star Mark Cueto unveils Reaseheath’s new sports pitch

Former England rugby star Mark Cueto was on hand to unveil Reaseheath College’s state-of-the-art sporting facilities.

Cueto looked on as the college hosted a rugby tournament for local secondary schools to mark the official opening.

December 23, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 33-29 at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 33-29 at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC pushed last season’s runners up Bourneville all the way in a classic encounter in Birmingham.

The hosts started strongly and Crewe allowed them too much space for a simple opening score, which was easily converted.

September 19, 2016
Former Crewe & Nantwich rugby twins sign for Sale Sharks

Former Crewe & Nantwich rugby twins sign for Sale Sharks

Former Crewe & Nantwich RUFC twins Ben and Tom Curry have signed deals with Sale Sharks, the club has confirmed.

The brothers have been in the Sharks Academy since the age of 14 after playing at the Vagrants throughout their younger years.

May 9, 2016
Coach “proud” at Crewe & Nantwich Ladies league-winning season

Coach “proud” at Crewe & Nantwich Ladies league-winning season

A coach of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies has spoken of his pride after the team won the league in its very first season.

Matt Baty is one of a number of coaches who have helped form the women’s side based at the Vagrants.

April 28, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC gear up for Cheshire Vase Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC gear up for Cheshire Vase Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face their biggest test of the season when they take on Birkenhead Park in the Cheshire Vase Final.

The Vagrants said take on the National League 3 North opponents on Tuesday (April 26) at Sandbach RUFC, kick off 7.45pm.

April 24, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn fine away win at Silhillians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn fine away win at Silhillians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC produced a fine away performance to defeat Silhillians 32-17 on the road.

The Vagrants side welcomed back fly-half Jim Creighton, Eddie Spibey on the wing, Ricky Evans at prop, Toby Ward at full-back and Joe Gammage at centre.

April 5, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital win over relegated rivals Leek

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital win over relegated rivals Leek

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earned a massive 28-27 victory over Leek to move clear of the drop zone and relegate their opponents.

Leek needed to win to drag their hosts back into a Midlands West 1 relegation dogfight with three games left.

March 22, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC narrowly beaten 21-23 by Hereford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC narrowly beaten 21-23 by Hereford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC paid the price for conceding penalties as they were beaten 23-21 by Hereford.

The Vagrants side started in a similar manner to the previous two games against Worcester and Dudley by conceding a string of penalties.

February 29, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 39-5 by leaders Bridgnorth

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 39-5 by leaders Bridgnorth

Crewe & Nantwich’s winning streak was brought to an abrupt end at League leaders Bridgnorth, when they were beaten by five tries to one.

Bridgnorth, who are on roll in the Shropshire Cup and in Midlands 1 West, looked every bit like potential champions as their well drilled and balanced side overcame a spirited Crewe outfit.

January 25, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn narrow win over Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn narrow win over Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts triumphed 7-5 in a hotly contested match against local rivals Whitchurch for a fourth consecutive league win.

Crewe won an attritional battle in cold conditions and on a rain-sodden pitch.

January 10, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face derby clash at Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face derby clash at Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts return to league action in 2016 with a tough local derby away at Whitchurch.

The Midlands West 1 clash will take place tomorrow (January 9), kick off 2.15pm.

January 8, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC romp to win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC romp to win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC romped to a comfortable 38-18 victory at home to Walsall in Midlands 1 West.

And the Vagrants side did it without their two influential Australians, Ben Ham and James Wivell, who had returned home for Christmas.

December 21, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bag vital 24-16 away win at rivals Stoke

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC bag vital 24-16 away win at rivals Stoke

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts secured a vital away win at local rivals Stoke, 24-16.

Kieran Allsop returned at scrum-half for Crewe, Charlie Hutchings moving to the left wing and centre Toby Russell-Vick joining the squad for his debut game.

December 14, 2015