A rugby festival organised by Crewe & Nantwich RUFC raised an incredible £6,500 for MIND.
More than 400 people attended the Vagrants-based club event including England International Stars and Crewe & Nantwich RUFC alumni Ben and Tom Curry.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s cup final victory was “just reward” for their efforts, said head coach John Farr.
The 1sts triumphed 21-8 over Winnington Park in the final at New Brighton.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC eased to a fine victory away at Veseyans in their final away game of the season.
But it was a tougher test than the previous week’s 108-0 demolition of Telford to help prepare them for their Cheshire Cup final on April 20.
Crewe and Nantwich Ladies booked their place in Championship 2 League for next season with an emphatic 64-5 victory against Bishop Auckland Ladies in the National Challenge play-off at Skipton.
Bishop Auckland went into the game unbeaten this season in their parallel league in the North East, winning all 12 of their fixtures.
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies won the National Challenge 1 in compelling style with a rout of Kendal Wasps at Crewe Vagrants – their second league win in just four league seasons.
Crewe opened their league season with a hard fought 33-22 win at Kendal in the first game of the season.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a bonus point over Stafford at the Vagrants, despite a poor first half showing.
The hosts eventually ran out 31-17 victors, despite being without the services of both regular second rows, Wright out injured and Allcock with work commitments.
Crewe and Nantwich Ladies crashed to their first league defeat of the season in a bruising encounter against Vagabond Ladies.
The Isle of Man side have a well-founded reputation for being a challenging team to beat away from home.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts returned to winning ways with a 35-5 victory over Newcastle at the Vagrants.
Newcastle started the stronger but good defence from the home side enabled them to clear their lines to halfway.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s recent strong run came to an end when they were beaten 35-0 away at league leaders Ludlow.
Crewe were forced into fielding a much changed side with the unavailability of 2nd rows Allcock and Wright, wing forward O’Leary and a long-term injury to prop Sposton.
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 and Nantwich RUFC Ladies continued their unbeaten league run in impressive style with a clinical demolition of Vagabond Ladies at Crewe Vagrants.
Four tries from captain India Perris-Redding, a hat-trick from returning winger Mary Shepperson and a brace each from Phoebe Jay and Millie Jones put the Isle of Man side to the sword in an impressive display of running rugby.
By Matt Baty
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies will be aiming to cement their top of the table position when they welcome Vagabonds to the Vagrants tomorrow (January 19).
The Ladies maintained their strong run with a 31-10 defeat of Carlisle Cougars last Sunday.
Crewe & Nantwich maintained their winning run with a 24-15 victory over second-placed Wolverhampton.
The home side started well and from the kick off back row Stewart O’Leary turned the visitors ball over to give the Crewe backs some early ball.
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