Rugby

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain Niall MacGregor said the club is excited at the prospect of a new campaign. And with new coach Andy Brown on board, new faces in the first team squad, C&N are bidding for a third straight promotion.

August 8, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich rugby team complete 42-mile charity Moors walk

Crewe & Nantwich rugby team complete 42-mile charity Moors walk

Hardy members of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC completed a 42-mile trek in 24 hours across the bleak North Yorkshire Moors. The 18 walkers, team support and medics set off from the Boot and Shoe pub in Nantwich to Ravenscar on the North East coast.

August 1, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Ruskin Park in crunch title game

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Ruskin Park in crunch title game

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Geoff Crawford has urged his team not to “lose their nerve” as they fight for the league title. He spoke out after the 1st team notched another crucial victory, this time 21-19 against title rivals Ruskin Park.

March 6, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Crawford eyes title challenge

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Crawford eyes title challenge

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC coach Geoff Crawford believes his side has the easier run-in as a three-horse race for the title nears its climax. And he feels his third-placed team will have the edge to land the crown if they can beat second-placed Ruskin Park on Saturday.

March 1, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat leaders Oswestry 18-3

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat leaders Oswestry 18-3

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC returned to winning ways with a fine 18-3 victory over a strong Oswestry side at The Vagrants. It was a massive victory for Geoff Crawford’s men over a team at the top of the South Lancashire & Cheshire 2 Northern Division.

February 27, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts in title hunt with 44-15 win at Ramsey

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts in title hunt with 44-15 win at Ramsey

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC powered to an impressive 44-15 victory away at Ramsey to stay hot on the heels of league leaders Oswestry. It was a tight affair on the Isle of Man until C&N pulled away in the final quarter of the game with three unanswered tries.

January 9, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC move second with 39-23 win over Douglas

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC move second with 39-23 win over Douglas

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC moved into second place in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division Two after beating leaders Douglas 39-23 at the Vagrants. It was a fine win for the 1st team bouncing back from their 22-8 defeat at Sefton. They are now just two points behind new front-runners Oswestry.

December 10, 2011