Rugby

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow win at Altrincham and Kersal

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow win at Altrincham and Kersal

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts returned to winning ways with a hard fought victory on the road away at Altrincham and Kersal (AK).

Earlier in the season, Crewe won 31-12 at home and were hoping for a repeat performance.

January 15, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts narrowly beaten 8-9 by rivals Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts narrowly beaten 8-9 by rivals Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts were narrowly beaten 8-9 by local rivals Whitchurch in their first league clash of 2024.

Crewe, who finished the first half of the season 3rd in league, were expecting a tough game this time out and that’s how it turned out at the Vagrants.

January 8, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich complete 2023 with 15-15 draw at Vale of Lune

Crewe & Nantwich complete 2023 with 15-15 draw at Vale of Lune

Crewe and Nantwich 1sts completed their 2023 with a hard fought 15-15 draw away at the Vale of Lune in Lancaster.

After a good start to the season, Crewe went into the fixture third in the league with nine wins and two losses from their first opening 11 games.

December 19, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC return to action with win over Liverpool

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC return to action with win over Liverpool

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts returned to action after a three-week absence with hard-earned victory over Liverpool St Helens.

Despite the stormy wet weather, Vagrants ground staff worked tirelessly to get the pitch in good condition.

December 11, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat Douglas 39-18

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat Douglas 39-18

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earned a fine second home in successive weekends with a comfortable victory over the Isle of Man side, Douglas.

The game started off well for Crewe, immediately showing dominance up front creating a nice platform to play off.

November 20, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn hard-fought win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn hard-fought win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts returned to winning ways in an entertaining clash with a strong Winnington Park side at the Vagrants.

Crewe named a side with a few changes from the previous week’s defeat.

November 13, 2023
Three Crewe & Nantwich players to represent Sale Sharks Women

Three Crewe & Nantwich players to represent Sale Sharks Women

Three young female Crewe & Nantwich RUFC players have been selected to play for Sale Sharks Women.

Regan Davies, 18, Lucia Morales, 16, and Jasmine Burley, also 16, will make the step up this weekend.

November 10, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC in narrow 29-21 defeat at Bowdon

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC in narrow 29-21 defeat at Bowdon

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffered a narrow 29-21 defeat away at Bowdon who continued their flying start to the season.

Crewe started the brighter of the two sides, with some scrum dominance winning a penalty for Logan Lynch to slot an easy three points.

November 8, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC winning run ended by Birkenhead Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC winning run ended by Birkenhead Park

League leaders Crewe & Nantwich RUFC had their winning streak ended by second placed Birkenhead Park in a fine top of the table clash at the Vagrants.

Crewe had won six from six before the game but came up against their toughest challenge in Birkenhead Park.

October 23, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts defeat Burnage 23-16

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts defeat Burnage 23-16

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts maintained their fine form with a 23-16 victory away at Burnage.

The few changes to the side who took on Altrincham in the last fixture did not disrupt Crewe’s excellent form and go six from six.

October 16, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn 34-12 victory over Altrincham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn 34-12 victory over Altrincham

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a comfortable home win against Altrincham and Kersal in their fifth league fixture of the season.

Both sides had made good starts to the season and Crewe expected a tough battle.

October 3, 2023
Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick’s appointment as England head coach in December 2022 was greeted with mixed emotions among the English fans.

The new boss has had a few bad results since taking the wheel at Twickenham Stadium, but England are starting to show signs of life under the Cumbrian.

September 28, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow victory at rivals Whitchurch

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn narrow victory at rivals Whitchurch

Crewe and Nantwich 1sts secured a fine 14-8 victory away at local neighbours Whitchurch in a tightly fought contest.

In form Crewe went into the match having gained maximum points from their first three games.

September 27, 2023