Rugby

Crewe and Nantwich Senior Academy celebrate title with win over Sale

Crewe and Nantwich Senior Academy celebrate title with win over Sale

By Pete Evans
Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy Colts celebrated their Halbro Colts League title with victory over rivals Sale FC.

Sale arrived at the Vagrants as the only team in the league to beat Crewe in the competition.

March 9, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy top after 48-8 win over Eccles

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy top after 48-8 win over Eccles

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy Colts are top of their league after a convincing 48-8 victory over Eccles RUFC in the Halbro Colts league.

From the outset, Crewe put Eccles on the back foot and quickly hit their stride.

March 4, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich Snr Academy beat Rossendale Colts 50-5

Crewe & Nantwich Snr Academy beat Rossendale Colts 50-5

By Pete Evans
Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy Colts ran out comfortable winners against Rossendale in a clash switched to Reaseheath College because of waterlogging at Vagrants.

Rossendale made a strong start playing into gale forces winds, but it was Crewe who took control and territory.

February 22, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC “proud” after Tom Curry lands England captaincy

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC “proud” after Tom Curry lands England captaincy

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC chiefs have spoken of their pride after the club’s former junior star Tom Curry was made England captain for the Six Nations.

Curry, who plays for Sale, skippered England in their narrow defeat to Scotland last weekend and is set to lead his country again against Italy on Sunday.

February 12, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy beat Eccles 36-0

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy beat Eccles 36-0

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Senior Academy Colts hit the top of their Halbro league with a thumping win over Eccles, writes Pete Evans.

A large crowd turned out to see if they could keep the performance levels high, and get back to our winning ways.

January 25, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy narrowly beaten in Cheshire Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Academy narrowly beaten in Cheshire Cup

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy were knocked out of the Cheshire Cup after a narrow 10-13 defeat by Caldy, writes Pete Evans.

A large crowd enjoyed a fantastic game of rugby between two well matched sides, with the result in the balance until the last play of the game.

January 19, 2022
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC podcast shortlisted for major award

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC podcast shortlisted for major award

The Crewe & Nantwich RUFC “GrassRoots – Women’s Rugby from the Roots Up” podcast has made a star-studded shortlist for The Sports Podcast Awards.

The awards aim to identify the best podcasts across 24 international sporting categories.

January 16, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich U17s overcome Heaton Moor 24-15

Crewe & Nantwich U17s overcome Heaton Moor 24-15

By Pete Evans
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC U17s overcame tough opposition in Heaton Moor from Stockport to secure a 24-15 victory at the Vagrants.

Starting well from the kick-off, Crewe worked hard in attack to keep territory and possession.

January 11, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy beat Whitchurch in snow

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy beat Whitchurch in snow

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s Senior Academy battled snow and rivals Whitchurch to land a fine victory.

Crewe were out of the blocks quickly against a big, strong opposition who had definitely come to play.

December 2, 2021
England Rugby coach Eddie Jones cancels Nantwich talk

England Rugby coach Eddie Jones cancels Nantwich talk

A planned visit and talk in Nantwich by England Rugby head coach Eddie Jones has been cancelled.

Jones was due to give the talk on December 6 at Malbank School on his latest book, “Leadership: Lessons From My Life in Rugby”.

November 19, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Academy star joins Sale Sharks

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Academy star joins Sale Sharks

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC U17s star Adam Deegan has been invited to join the academy of Premiership side Sale Sharks.

Adam secured his place in Sale’s Academy U17s after trials over the summer following involvement in the Sale DPP programme over the last couple of years.

November 4, 2021
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player selected for England Centre of Excellence

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player selected for England Centre of Excellence

A Crewe and Nantwich RUFC ladies player has been selected for England Centre of Excellence.

Alana Gauntlett, U18s captain and inside centre, was selected from more than 70 girls in Cheshire and Lancashire.

October 20, 2021
Crewe & Nantwich Snr Academy run riot at Preston Grasshoppers

Crewe & Nantwich Snr Academy run riot at Preston Grasshoppers

Crewe & Nantwich Senior Academy made it seven wins in seven with a thumping 48-0 victory away at Preston Grasshoppers.

With the game being played on the RFU-funded AGP (plastic) playing surface, it took the Crewe players some time to adapt.

October 19, 2021