Rugby

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
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts clinch key victory over Silhillians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts clinch key victory over Silhillians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC clinched a valuable home victory when they saw off the challenge of Silhillians, 24-19.

Crewe had a couple of late changes with Dan Lawrence starting at 2nd row and Josh Howard at openside. James Wivell switched from back-row to fly-half.

December 7, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC suffer narrow 23-27 loss to Kenilworth

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC suffer narrow 23-27 loss to Kenilworth

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC suffered another heart-breaking home defeat when they lost narrowly 23-27 to Kenilworth at the Vagrants.

Crewe remained unchanged for the first time this season and were hoping to secure a second home victory of the season in Midlands 1 West League.

November 23, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn first home win over Dudley

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn first home win over Dudley

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notched their first elusive home win of the season with a 16-12 victory over Dudley Kingswinford.

A large crowd at the Vagrants in Willaston cheered on Crewe, who made late changes with flanker Josh Latham making his first start, Martin Davies starting in the 2nd row and Tim Cowap on the wing.

November 8, 2015
Stunning Vase semi-final victory for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC

Stunning Vase semi-final victory for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts produced a fine display to reach the Cheshire Vase Final by beating Altrincham Kersal 31-29.

The Vagrants side overcame a team sitting fifth in North 1 West league and who were unbeaten at home this season.

November 2, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC hold second place Worcester to 25-25 tie

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC hold second place Worcester to 25-25 tie

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts drew an entertaining match 25-25 against highly placed Worcester as the Vagrants side continue to adjust.

It was a fine result considering the number of positional changes forced on them due to injury, but the performance deserved a victory.

October 26, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC aim to launch new girls rugby teams

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC aim to launch new girls rugby teams

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are hoping to launch a new girls rugby team aimed at teenagers.

The Vagrants club is keen to reach out and plug a gap as teenage girls keen on the sport currently have no side to play for locally once they reach 13.

October 13, 2015