Rugby

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
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Old Silhillians 31-30

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Old Silhillians 31-30

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC overcame relegation-threatened Old Silhillians 31-30 in a classic encounter.

Crewe started well with the forwards setting a good platform in the hosts’ 22 for the first 15 minutes.

March 23, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich beaten 34-12 by league leaders Newport

Crewe & Nantwich beaten 34-12 by league leaders Newport

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC put up a fine battle against a star-studded Newport team who are running away with the Midlands 1 West division.

Newport included their recent signing Tertius Terblanche, who has played Currie Cup rugby in South Africa, on the bench at the Vagrants.

March 9, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seek revenge in Kenilworth clash

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seek revenge in Kenilworth clash

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC continue their chase for a promotion spot when they welcome Kenilworth to the Vagrants.

The Midlands 1 West clash could be crucial as Andy Brown’s men look to cement their challenge for second place.

February 19, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Earlsdon 32-20

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Earlsdon 32-20

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1st team returned to winning ways with a crucial 32-20 win over a tough Earlsdon side.

The Vagrants side exacted revenge after being beaten by their opponents back in October.

February 3, 2015
England star Lee Mears guest at Crewe & Nantwich RUFC dinner

England star Lee Mears guest at Crewe & Nantwich RUFC dinner

British Lions and England hooker Lee Mears will be in Nantwich at a fund-raising Sportsman’s Dinner.

The event is being organised by Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at the club’s Vagrants ground on Newcastle Road, Willaston.

January 21, 2015