Rugby

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
Fans help Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to key win over Tamworth

Fans help Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to key win over Tamworth

Rugby fans turned out in droves to ensure Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s clash with Tamworth went ahead. And the Vagrants side paid back their supporters with a strong performance to keep their promotion hopes alive.

February 2, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notch club record 141-3 victory over Aston

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notch club record 141-3 victory over Aston

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts broke club records with an astonishing 141-3 victory over Aston Old Edwardians. The Vagrants side ran in 21 tries, with Toby Ward scoring six, and Joe Gammage four.

January 19, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach has sights set on National League

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach has sights set on National League

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Andy Brown believes the 1st team could be playing National League rugby in two years. Brown hailed a stunning first half of the season for the Vagrants team which saw them top Midlands 2 West (North) at Christmas.

January 6, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts beaten by Newbold in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts beaten by Newbold in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s stunning first half of the season was dented by a cup defeat against Newbold-on-Avon. Andy Brown’s men, so dominant in many games so far, could not find the spark to defeat a powerful visiting team.

December 23, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC maintain title charge with win over Old Saltlians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC maintain title charge with win over Old Saltlians

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC went back to the top of the league after a battling 26-16 away win at Old Saltlians. The Vagrants club scored four tries in the victory which showed the team can still win despite an under par performance.

December 16, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn tough 16-14 victory at Ludlow

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn tough 16-14 victory at Ludlow

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC returned to winning ways in a tightly fought match at fellow high-flyers Ludlow. The pack helped set up victory for Andy Brown’s team who enjoyed plenty of possession and field position.

December 1, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lose unbeaten record in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lose unbeaten record in Leek defeat

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC lost top spot in Midlands Two West (North) after a narrow defeat to title rivals Leek. Crewe & Nantwich went down 22-15 as the two unbeaten sides locked horns at the Vagrants.

November 25, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Oadby to progress in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Oadby to progress in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kept their Twickenham dreams alive with a fine 49-13 victory at Oadby in the Intermediate Cup. Backed by a fine travelling support making the journey to Leicester, Andy Brown’s men proved too strong.

November 17, 2013
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