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.
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.
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.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts secured a fine 38-13 win over Stratford to continue their improving form.
Stratford are having a good season, sitting sixth in the table.
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffered a heavy defeat to Walsall, the club who were promoted alongside the Vagrants outfit last season.
It was an uncharacteristically slow start by Crewe which led to a difficult first half as the hosts conceded several tries to an impressive Walsall side.
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.
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.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts were held to a “frustrating” 17-17 draw by Leek.
And Crewe coach John Farr admitted his side had been dragged into an “arm wrestle” instead of playing their usual style.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts produced their performance of the season so far to topple league leaders Ludlow in dramatic fashion.
The Vagrants turned form on its head after four straight defeats when the leaders arrived.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts missed a last gasp penalty kick as they were narrowly beaten 25-27 at home to Camp Hill.
But it was a much-improved performance for the Vagrants side against a team relegation from the higher Midlands 1 league last season.
By Roger Horwood
Woore CC 1sts slumped to their second successive home defeat – but increased their promotion bid lead to 43 points after rivals Sandyford also lost.
Woore fielded a weakened side against Alsager as regular first teamers helped the 2nds out in their battle against relegation.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts drew an entertaining match 25-25 against highly placed Worcester as the Vagrants side continue to adjust.
It was a fine result considering the number of positional changes forced on them due to injury, but the performance deserved a victory.
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