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Crewe & Nantwich MP in hospital after rugby accident

Crewe & Nantwich MP in hospital after rugby accident

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan ended up in hospital after a serious rugby injury – on the day he should have been at Leighton with Hospitals Minister Lord Markham!

Dr Mullan suffered a fractured and dislocated ankle requiring surgery while playing rugby.

August 15, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich Ladies rugby players tackle new charity challenge

Crewe & Nantwich Ladies rugby players tackle new charity challenge

Players and coaches from Crewe & Nantwich Ladies rugby squad are set to tackle a new challenge – 56,000 burpees in aid of cancer charity!

All 28 players and coaches are teaming up to complete 2,000 burpees EACH throughout November, which works out around 66 burpees per day.

October 28, 2020
No return date for rugby, says Crewe & Nantwich RUFC chairman

No return date for rugby, says Crewe & Nantwich RUFC chairman

There is still no date for a return to amateur rugby, the chairman of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC said today.

All rugby at the Vagrants based club in Willaston ceased with the COVID-19 lockdown in mid March, as it did with hundreds of other amateur clubs around the UK.

May 23, 2020
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
Crewe & Nantwich ladies rugby player in line for national award

Crewe & Nantwich ladies rugby player in line for national award

One of the stars of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies team has been shortlisted in the national Player of the Year awards.

Forward Cherie Davies played a vital role in the team’s success last season which saw them gain promotion to Championship 2 North West.

July 19, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC helps raise £6,500 for MIND in charity festival

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC helps raise £6,500 for MIND in charity festival

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.

May 13, 2019
Players honour Nick Price as Crewe & Nantwich 1sts lose 41-5 at Wolverhampton

Players honour Nick Price as Crewe & Nantwich 1sts lose 41-5 at Wolverhampton

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1st team paid tribute to their club stalwart Nick Price before kick off in their Midlands 2 West clash at Wolverhampton.

Nick had held a number of key roles in the club after his playing career finished.

October 3, 2018
New “Didi Rugby” scheme launches in Crewe and Nantwich

New “Didi Rugby” scheme launches in Crewe and Nantwich

A new “didi rugby” franchise is launching in Crewe and Nantwich, aimed at introducing rugby to youngsters aged 18 months to 6.

The didi rugby classes will be held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich when it launches this weekend – and organisers say they have 60 children already signed up!

September 7, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain praises healthcare team after tough season

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain praises healthcare team after tough season

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC officials have heaped praise on a local healthcare firm for its hands-on support during one of the most memorable seasons on record.

The 1st team finished runners up in the highly-competitive Midlands Two West (North) league after a hard-fought play-off at Malvern.

May 17, 2018
Teenage Crewe and Nantwich rugby star earns call up to elite club

Teenage Crewe and Nantwich rugby star earns call up to elite club

By Jonathan White
A talented Crewe and Nantwich rugby player has been chosen to receive training at an elite level club.

Christine Lawson, aged 17, from Crewe, started playing rugby only two years ago.

March 13, 2018
Malbank pupils in Nantwich relish Twickenham rugby experience

Malbank pupils in Nantwich relish Twickenham rugby experience

Pupils from Malbank School and Sixth Form College enjoyed a day to remember at Twickenham when they paraded as flagbearers on the pitch ahead of England’s NatWest 6 Nations clash with Wales.

The students were given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity thanks to their involvement in the CBRE All Schools programme this season.

February 13, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage Activ8 rugby experience day

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage Activ8 rugby experience day

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC has teamed up with Everybody Sport Ability to host a special Activ8 rugby experience day.

The Ability for All programme at the Vagrants ground on Newcastle Road on February 3, will give participants a fun filled afternoon of rugby.

January 8, 2018