Rugby

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
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notch away win at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notch away win at Bournville

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC continued their fine away form by edging out Bournville 33-29 in a thriller in Midlands 1 West.

The Vagrants side stepped up to the mark against a team playing at National 3 last season.

September 29, 2015
New pitches to be opened for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at Vagrants

New pitches to be opened for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at Vagrants

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will officially unveil its new pitches at the Vagrants after a 10-year fund-raising campaign.

Club Officials, supporters and players old and new have all chipped in to help raise tens of thousands of pounds to buy and convert additional land into playing facilities.

September 18, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital away win at Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital away win at Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick-started their season with a fine 40-29 away win at Walsall.

Head coach Andy Dudley made 10 changes to the 1sts squad of 18 after last week’s opening league game defeat.

September 13, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win Cheshire Vase clash at Northwich

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win Cheshire Vase clash at Northwich

A large following of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC fans celebrated the first game of the season with a fine Cheshire Vase victory at Northwich.

New players Dan Hull (flanker) and Adrian Grau (wing) started and also 18-year-old prop forward, Tom Poole, was on the bench for his first game.

September 1, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain says promotion is the aim

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain says promotion is the aim

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain Niall McGregor says their aim has to be for promotion as they prepare for new Midlands 1 West campaign.

The Vagrants based side finished an excellent fourth place last season, playing at the club’s highest ever level.

August 24, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC U16s win Cheshire Shield final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC U16s win Cheshire Shield final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are celebrating after its U16 team were crowned Cheshire Shield champions.

The Vagrants side beat Wilmslow U16s 36-14 at the final in Bowdon yesterday (May 3).

May 4, 2015
“10 man” Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Stoke 41-11

“10 man” Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Stoke 41-11

A local rugby derby erupted into controversy when Crewe & Nantwich RUFC were reduced to just 10-men against Stoke – and still held out to win easily.

The Vagrants side received four yellow cards in a 10-minute period in the second half, leaving them with 11 against Stoke’s 15 players.

March 30, 2015