Rugby

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten by league leaders Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten by league leaders Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts coach John Farr has called on his side to “step up physically” as they look to bounce back from defeat to Wolverhampton.

The Vagrants side take on Leek in their next game, which Farr hopes will give them a chance to return to winning ways.

February 5, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC narrowly beaten by Camp Hill

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC narrowly beaten by Camp Hill

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts were narrowly beaten at home by Camp Hill.

And a “gutted” head coach John Farr said his side were their own worst enemy with the number of errors made.

January 27, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC can “win ugly” says coach Farr

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC can “win ugly” says coach Farr

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts’ 20-35 win against Burntwood is proof the team can “win ugly”, says coach John Farr.

Crewe made it back to back wins to move in the right direction up Midlands 2 West.

January 16, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win “much needed” says coach Farr

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC win “much needed” says coach Farr

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts returned to winning in what was a “much-needed performance”, according to head coach John Farr.

The 1sts won 33-17 against Walsall and eased their relegation worries after a mixed run of results.

January 8, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital 8-22 win away at Newcastle

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital 8-22 win away at Newcastle

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secured a vital win at Newcastle to move clear of the relegation zone in Midlands 2 West (North).

A fairly even start allowed fly-half Creighton (pictured) to exchange penalties with his opposite number 3-3.

December 9, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 39-3 at home by Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 39-3 at home by Wolverhampton

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts were beaten 39-3 at home by league leaders Wolverhampton, a scoreline that was harsh on the hosts.

Crewe were hampered slightly by injury and unavailability but still managed to select a strong squad bolstered by the return on the bench of Hooker and Vice Captain Eli Woodward after two serious injuries.

December 3, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts and Ladies teams earn victories

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts and Ladies teams earn victories

Crewe and Nantwich earned a much needed victory after beating mid-table Mossley Oak 22-12 at the Vagrants.

It was only their second victory of the season and has helped them in climbing out of the relegation area.

November 25, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Ladies RUFC beat league leaders Sefton

Crewe & Nantwich Ladies RUFC beat league leaders Sefton

Crewe and Nantwich Ladies completed an excellent win against league leaders Sefton.

Sefton, previously unbeaten in the league, were unable to break the Crewe defence at Fortress Vagrants, where the women have stayed undefeated for two years.

November 18, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to screen World Cup Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to screen World Cup Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will be staging a special screening of the Rugby World Cup Final this weekend with former player Tom Curry centre stage for England.

Curry, 21, and his team take on South Africa in Japan in a repeat of the 2007 final.

October 30, 2019
World Cup star Tom Curry “role model” for Crewe & Nantwich juniors

World Cup star Tom Curry “role model” for Crewe & Nantwich juniors

England’s Rugby World Cup star Tom Curry is the perfect role model for Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s junior players, club bosses have said.

Curry and his twin Ben were both juniors at the Vagrants club before being snapped up by Sale Sharks.

October 28, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC scoops “Club of the Year” award

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC scoops “Club of the Year” award

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC received the “Club of the Year” award at the local Everybody Awards held at Crewe Hall.

The club was up against finalists Cheshire Stars Netball and the 5DA Street Dance Academy but managed to scoop the award based on a successful 2018-19 season.

October 16, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts secure narrow 23-20 win over Burntwood

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts secure narrow 23-20 win over Burntwood

Crewe and Nantwich ended a disappointing start to their Midlands North (West) 2 season narrowly beating newly promoted Burntwood 23-20.

A first half try from openside flanker Joe Gammage was added to in the second half by skipper and outside centre Josh McShane.

October 8, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC made Tom Curry an England star, says dad

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC made Tom Curry an England star, says dad

The dad of England rugby star Tom Curry has spoken of how Crewe and Nantwich RUFC made him the player he is today.

As Curry lines up alongside his England team mates in the World Cup in Japan, dad David has reflected on his and his twin Ben’s amazing rise in the sport.

September 25, 2019