Rugby

England rugby star Anthony Watson brings campaign to Nantwich

England rugby star Anthony Watson brings campaign to Nantwich

England rugby star Anthony Watson dropped in on Crewe and Nantwich RUFC as part of the “Duty of Care” campaign.

Watson, ruled out of the current World Cup due to injury, visited the Vagrants in Willaston for a session on the importance of supporting coaches to deliver the best sporting environments.

September 18, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts enjoy win in season opener

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts enjoy win in season opener

Crewe and Nantwich produced a fine display to beat Kirkby Lonsdale 46-12 in the opening fixture of the league season.

Both sides made a bright start in the warm and dry conditions before Crewe took the lead with a penalty by Logan Lynch.

September 4, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich players star for North of England U20s

Crewe & Nantwich players star for North of England U20s

Two young Crewe & Nantwich RUFC players played a starring roles after being called up to the North of England U20s team for the first time.

Jacob Aston O’Donovan and Logan Lynch had a superb first senior season for Crewe and Nantwich 1st XV and Cheshire U20s.

June 23, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts reach Papa John’s Cup semi-finals

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts reach Papa John’s Cup semi-finals

Crewe and Nantwich have reached the semi-finals of the Papa John’s Cup after a fine win at home to Glossop in the quarter-finals.

The game began well for Crewe with a penalty from Logan Lynch to put Crewe into a 3-0 lead.

April 24, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich beat Leighton Buzzard in Papa John’s Cup

Crewe & Nantwich beat Leighton Buzzard in Papa John’s Cup

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat Leighton Buzzard to clinch a spot in the quarter finals of the Papa John’s Cup.

In the first fixture on record between the two clubs, Crewe edged a close battle 34-26 on the road.

April 17, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich Ladies one match away from Twickenham final

Crewe & Nantwich Ladies one match away from Twickenham final

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies are just one game away from a national club final and an appearance at Twickenham.

The club’s Ladies 1st team take on Cheltenham Ladies in the semi-final of the National Intermediate Cup tomorrow (Sunday March 26) at the Vagrants.

March 25, 2023
England Women’s rugby star trains with Crewe & Nantwich

England Women’s rugby star trains with Crewe & Nantwich

England rugby star Amy Hardcastle was a surprise guest when she turned up to train with girls at Crewe & Nantwich!

Hardcastle, who plays club rugby for Leeds, attended a training session with the girls at the Vagrants in Willaston.

March 23, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts missed chances prove costly at Worcester

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts missed chances prove costly at Worcester

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts will look back at missed chances after falling to a 28-15 defeat at Worcester in their final league game of the season.

It was a mid-table clash but both sides were aiming to end on a high note.

March 15, 2023
Mum and daughter help Crewe & Nantwich Ladies power to victory

Mum and daughter help Crewe & Nantwich Ladies power to victory

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies achieved a first for the club when a mother and daughter took to the field in the same team!

Cherie Davies and her daughter Regan, from Stapeley, played for the Ladies 1st team against Driffield.

March 13, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich narrowly beaten at 35-24 at Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich narrowly beaten at 35-24 at Wolverhampton

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts saw their fine run come to an end with defeat away at Wolverhampton.

The hosts had been on a difficult run of results and Crewe were in a rich vein of form with five consecutive wins.

March 7, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich extend fine form with 47-22 win over in form Hereford

Crewe & Nantwich extend fine form with 47-22 win over in form Hereford

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts continued their recent fine form by beating Hereford 47-22.

In the previous meeting, Hereford put more than 50 points on Crewe.

February 28, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat rivals Whitchurch as Ladies defeat Manchester

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat rivals Whitchurch as Ladies defeat Manchester

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC teams produced fine performances as the club hosted three games across the weekend.

The 1st XV entertained neighbours Whitchurch at the Vagrants and avenged defeat from earlier in the season with a 26-19 victory.

February 20, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn revenge with win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn revenge with win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts avenged their heavy defeat to Walsall earlier in the season by earning a hard fought 15-18 victory at their rivals.

Walsall were promoted with Crewe last season and are enjoying a great season, sitting in second and chasing promotion.

February 13, 2023