Rugby

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new campaign with Wilmslow friendly

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new campaign with Wilmslow friendly

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will kick off another long campaign this weekend with a friendly away at Wilmslow.

Crewe, who play at Vagrants in Willaston, will be fielding a mix of 1st and 2nd team players in the clash with the North West 1 club on Saturday (August 2).

July 31, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lose fly-half star Jamie Little

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lose fly-half star Jamie Little

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will start their new 2014-15 campaign without star fly-half Jamie Little.

The Vagrants coach Andy Brown revealed that the number 10 will no longer be playing because of work commitments.

July 8, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich teenage rugby brothers earn England call up

Crewe & Nantwich teenage rugby brothers earn England call up

Rugby playing brothers from Nantwich are celebrating double success – after being picked for England! Ben and Tom Curry, who play for the U16s for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC, were selected to play for England U16s after another great club season.

May 6, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC promoted after 18-13 playoff win against Banbury

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC promoted after 18-13 playoff win against Banbury

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts will be playing at their highest ever level next season after a nail-biting play-off final victory. Andy Brown’s side held on to register a 18-13 win over Banbury Bulls at the Vagrants in Willaston.

April 26, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC reach playoff final with victory over Stafford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC reach playoff final with victory over Stafford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts secured their playoff final place with a 29-7 victory away at Stafford. Now the Vagrants side have one final 80-minute game to try and clinch promotion to their highest level ever.

April 14, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC one win from promotion playoff final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC one win from promotion playoff final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts are just one win away from a dramatic playoff final which could see them promoted. The Vagrants side, who beat Old Saltians 43-7 at the weekend, need to win away at Stafford this Saturday to secure their playoff final spot.

April 7, 2014
Promotion chasing Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 56-13 at Willenhall

Promotion chasing Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 56-13 at Willenhall

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts maintained their push for a promotion play-off place after beating Willenhall 56-13. But the Vagrants side will know they’ve been in a tough battle against a side fighting off relegation.

March 30, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face crunch promotion clash at Moseley

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face crunch promotion clash at Moseley

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts face a crunch clash in their bid for promotion tomorrow (March 22) The 1st team travel to play Moseley, who are third  and Crewe’s main rivals for the second promotion spot in Midlands 2 West (North).

March 21, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten by “better team” in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten by “better team” in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Andy Brown admitted they were beaten by a “better team” after the 1sts crashed to defeat at Leek. The Vagrants side were humbled by the league leaders 29-0. It was only Crewe & Nantwich’s third defeat of the league campaign.

March 4, 2014
Nantwich rugby wife to skydive in aid of paralysed player Kieran Flynn

Nantwich rugby wife to skydive in aid of paralysed player Kieran Flynn

The wife of a Crewe & Nantwich rugby player is to tackle a daring skydive to raise funds for her husband’s stricken team-mate. Elyssa Germain is plucking up the courage for the leap in honour of Crewe & Nantwich star Kieran Flynn.

February 25, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 32-13 away at Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 32-13 away at Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC maintained their push for promotion with a solid 32-13 victory away at Wolverhampton. But the hosts proved to be difficult opponents and not like a side who had only played once in eight weeks because of the weather.

February 23, 2014
Nantwich sports dinner to boost paralysed rugby star Kieran Flynn

Nantwich sports dinner to boost paralysed rugby star Kieran Flynn

A charity dinner is to be held in aid of a Crewe & Nantwich RUFC star left in a wheelchair after a horrific accident. The Sporting Dinner aims to raise funds for Kieran Flynn, who was left paralysed with serious spinal injuries after a freak tackle during a pre season game last summer.

February 17, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC continue winning streak with Camphill win

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC continue winning streak with Camphill win

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC scored a key victory and bonus point over Camphill in their chase for promotion. The Vagrants side battled the elements as well as their opponents to secure a 29-5 win at Malbank School in Nantwich.

February 11, 2014