Rugby

Nantwich rugby star Kieran Flynn “will never walk again”, say doctors

Nantwich rugby star Kieran Flynn “will never walk again”, say doctors

Exclusive A Nantwich rugby player has revealed his heartbreak after doctors told him he will never walk again. Kieran Flynn, 21, faces life in a wheelchair after a freak tackle in pre-season left him with severe spinal injuries.

October 28, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face top of the table clash with Bridgnorth

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face top of the table clash with Bridgnorth

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts are gearing up for a top-of-the-table clash against Bridgnorth. The Vagrants club currently sit top of the Midlands 2 West (North) league on 20 points after four straight victories.

October 25, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 106-8 in Intermediate Cup rout

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win 106-8 in Intermediate Cup rout

Crewe & Nantwich piled up a club record 106-8 victory in the Midland Intermediate Cup against Bakewell Mannerians. And the team dedicated the win to their team-mate Kieran Flynn, recoving from a horrific injury in hospital.

October 1, 2013
Rugby: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ready for Twickenham cup adventure

Rugby: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ready for Twickenham cup adventure

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off their quest to reach Twickenham this weekend in the opening round of the Intermediate Cup. They take on Bakewell Mannerians for the first time in their history at the Vagrants in Willaston.

September 26, 2013
Rugby: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach hails “fantastic” supporters

Rugby: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach hails “fantastic” supporters

Coach Andy Brown praised the support that helped Crewe & Nantwich 1sts to an opening 29-21 league win against Stafford. And he is calling for similar backing as the Vagrants side aim for promotion to Midlands West 1 – its highest level ever.

September 20, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich rugby star breaks neck in freak tackle accident

Crewe & Nantwich rugby star breaks neck in freak tackle accident

A Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player is battling to save the use of his legs after a freak accident on the pitch. Vagrants star Kieran Flynn (pictured) broke his neck in a horror tackle during a pre-season clash against Christleton.

September 19, 2013
Rugby match report: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 62 Ashbourne 10

Rugby match report: Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 62 Ashbourne 10

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC were too strong for Ashbourne in the final warm-up game before their new league campaign kicks off. It was great preparation for Crewe, who switch leagues this season to play in Midlands 2 West (North) division.

September 9, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new season in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off new season in Cheshire Vase

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick off their new 2013-14 campaign with a Cheshire Vase clash against Ashton-on-Mersey. They welcome their visitors to the Vagrants for a 3pm kick off this Saturday August 31.

August 28, 2013
Young Nantwich rugby stars play in front of 8,000 fans at Sale Sharks

Young Nantwich rugby stars play in front of 8,000 fans at Sale Sharks

Young Nantwich rugby players performed in front of thousands of fans in a special half-time match at a top Premiership game. The Under 7s players for Crewe & Nantwich RUFC were invited to take part in a mini tag rugby half-time festival during the Sale Sharks and Gloucester Rugby clash.

April 19, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face daunting road trip to Warrington

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC face daunting road trip to Warrington

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are calling on supporters to back them as they travel to face runaway league leaders Warrington. The Vagrants club, fresh from their Cheshire Bowl triumph over Winnington Park, face the most daunting clash of the season tomorrow (April 10).

April 9, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seal Cheshire Bowl win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seal Cheshire Bowl win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secured an epic victory over Winnington Park to be crowned Cheshire Bowl winners. It’s the first time for 31 years Crewe have beaten Winnington, and John Ferguson who captained the 1st XV to that last victory in 1982 was in the crowd.

April 2, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 18-27 by New Brighton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 18-27 by New Brighton

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts were undone by three tries from powerful driving mauls against fourth place New Brighton. The visitors, driven by ex Tonga international No 8 Kati Tuliloputu, proved to strong in the pack when they clashed at Vagrants.

March 17, 2013
ABBA tribute band line up rugby club Vagrants gig in Nantwich

ABBA tribute band line up rugby club Vagrants gig in Nantwich

A top ABBA tribute band is heading to Nantwich for a top night of entertainment at the town’s rugby club. Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are staging the concert at their Vagrants venue off Newcastle Road, Willaston, on April 6.

March 11, 2013