Hundreds of young players, parents, coaches and club officials gathered for the opening of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s new pitches.
MP Edward Timpson was on hand to cut the ribbon as the new facilities at the Vagrants ground in Willaston were unveiled.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will officially unveil its new pitches at the Vagrants after a 10-year fund-raising campaign.
Club Officials, supporters and players old and new have all chipped in to help raise tens of thousands of pounds to buy and convert additional land into playing facilities.
A large following of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC fans celebrated the first game of the season with a fine Cheshire Vase victory at Northwich.
New players Dan Hull (flanker) and Adrian Grau (wing) started and also 18-year-old prop forward, Tom Poole, was on the bench for his first game.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain Niall McGregor says their aim has to be for promotion as they prepare for new Midlands 1 West campaign.
The Vagrants based side finished an excellent fourth place last season, playing at the club’s highest ever level.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are celebrating after its U16 team were crowned Cheshire Shield champions.
The Vagrants side beat Wilmslow U16s 36-14 at the final in Bowdon yesterday (May 3).
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC overcame relegation-threatened Old Silhillians 31-30 in a classic encounter.
Crewe started well with the forwards setting a good platform in the hosts’ 22 for the first 15 minutes.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC continue their chase for a promotion spot when they welcome Kenilworth to the Vagrants.
The Midlands 1 West clash could be crucial as Andy Brown’s men look to cement their challenge for second place.
British Lions and England hooker Lee Mears will be in Nantwich at a fund-raising Sportsman’s Dinner.
The event is being organised by Crewe & Nantwich RUFC at the club’s Vagrants ground on Newcastle Road, Willaston.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a fine 19-15 away win at Berkswell in Midlands 1 West.
Berkswell defeated Worcester last time out on the same pitch and Crewe knew how tough it would be.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notched a vital 24-20 win with a bonus point over Barker Butts.
But it was a disappointing performance in which both sides showed the effects of a two-week break with little training.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will be looking to kick start their season with their opening 2015 encounter this weekend.
The Vagrants side welcome Barkers Butts to Willaston on Saturday.
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts have their season back on track with this fine win over a tough Stratford outfit.
And director of rugby Andy Brown feels the Vagrants side can only improve as they strive to move up in Midlands 1 West.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC produced a Jeckyll and Hyde performance in their defeat at Stoke-on-Trent, according to director of rugby Andy Brown.
Crewe scored four tries, secured a bonus point, and at times played their best rugby of the season.
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