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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 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
Crewe and Nantwich Touch Rugby squad blazes trail

Crewe and Nantwich Touch Rugby squad blazes trail

Crewe and Nantwich touch rugby squad is blazing a trial after six players were selected to represent England.

The six players, plus one non travelling reserve, have been selected to represent England at the European Junior Touch Championships in Paris this month.

August 13, 2019
English Amputee U23s tournament staged in Nantwich

English Amputee U23s tournament staged in Nantwich

By Peter Robinson
An English Amputee Football Association U23 Invitational Tournament took place at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The international event saw three countries – England, Poland and Turkey – battle it out in the first-ever amputee football U23s competition.

July 15, 2019
Liverpool legend John Barnes to appear at Nantwich event

Liverpool legend John Barnes to appear at Nantwich event

Football legend John Barnes will be in Nantwich later this month for a special St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser.

The former Liverpool and England winger will be the star of “An Evening with John Barnes” at Nantwich Civic Hall on February 28.

February 5, 2019
Nantwich Town hosts Brazil vs Russia U17s international

Nantwich Town hosts Brazil vs Russia U17s international

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town hosted an international football match at the Weaver Stadium with Brazil against Russia.

It’s part of a four team/six match U17s International Youth Tournament, featuring England, Brazil, Russia and USA during October.

October 13, 2018
Reaseheath College to host England Amputees international

Reaseheath College to host England Amputees international

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is to host an England Amputees international match on September 1.

England Amputees will play Ghana on Saturday and are trying to raise awareness of the sport.

August 27, 2018
Town Council could show World Cup final on Nantwich Civic Hall movie screen

Town Council could show World Cup final on Nantwich Civic Hall movie screen

Nantwich town councillors could open up the Civic Hall for a mass screening of the World Cup final if England make it all the way!

World Cup fever is gripping the area after England’s dramatic win over Columbia.

July 5, 2018
Kick-off change for Nantwich Town game with Crewe Alex to avoid England clash

Kick-off change for Nantwich Town game with Crewe Alex to avoid England clash

Nantwich Town and Crewe Alex have agreed to move their pre-season friendly kick-off time to avoid it clashing with England’s World Cup quarter final with Sweden.

The pre-season encounter had been scheduled for this Saturday July 7 at 3pm at the Weaver Stadium, and would normally attract one of the club’s biggest attendances of the year.

July 4, 2018
Ben and Tom Curry (back row)  visiting Crewe and Nantwich minis and juniors

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn £10,000 Sale Sharks boost thanks to Curry twin stars

The coffers of Crewe and Nantwich RUFC have been boosted by £10,000 thanks to the hottest Currys in town!

The Vagrants club received the cash from Sale Sharks after honing the talents of England and Sale Sharks starlets Ben and Tom Curry.

April 18, 2018
Historic cricketing Ashes link to Nantwich sportsman buried at Acton

Historic cricketing Ashes link to Nantwich sportsman buried at Acton

It’s one of the greatest sporting contests on the globe.

And as England and Australia square up once more for another Ashes cricketing confrontation, few will realise the significance of a quiet corner in a Nantwich cemetery.

November 22, 2017
Nantwich Town youngsters play at St George’s Park England facilities

Nantwich Town youngsters play at St George’s Park England facilities

By Richard Scott
Three teams from Nantwich Town made the trip of a lifetime as they headed down to St George’s Park where England stars now train.

Dabbers youngsters honed their skills on the same facilities used by Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy during the trip to the FA National Football Centre at Burton.

December 15, 2015
Ex England cricket captain Michael Vaughan to attend Nantwich event

Ex England cricket captain Michael Vaughan to attend Nantwich event

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan will be special guest at an event in Nantwich.

The Yorkshireman, 40, has agreed to be the speaker at a Nantwich Cricket Club fundraising dinner in July.

May 20, 2015