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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn tough 16-14 victory at Ludlow

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn tough 16-14 victory at Ludlow

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC returned to winning ways in a tightly fought match at fellow high-flyers Ludlow. The pack helped set up victory for Andy Brown’s team who enjoyed plenty of possession and field position.

December 1, 2013
FA Cup match report: Nantwich Town 1 Rugby Town 2

FA Cup match report: Nantwich Town 1 Rugby Town 2

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town stumbled out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle as lady luck deserted them. The Dabbers had a free-kick goal ruled out and then conceded a bizarre own-goal equaliser.

September 15, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seal Cheshire Bowl win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC seal Cheshire Bowl win over Winnington Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secured an epic victory over Winnington Park to be crowned Cheshire Bowl winners. It’s the first time for 31 years Crewe have beaten Winnington, and John Ferguson who captained the 1st XV to that last victory in 1982 was in the crowd.

April 2, 2013
Nantwich man tackles 156-mile “Marathon Des Sables” for Mencap

Nantwich man tackles 156-mile “Marathon Des Sables” for Mencap

A Nantwich man is tackling the hardest race in the world to raise money for Mencap. Land agent Jack Tavernor will take on the gruelling 156-mile Marathon Des Sables in the Sahara Desert in April.

February 14, 2013
Nantwich cake-a-thon helps raise £1,100 in Matthew Dewhirst’s memory

Nantwich cake-a-thon helps raise £1,100 in Matthew Dewhirst’s memory

Crewe Alex boss Steve Davis was a guest at a Nantwich fundraising cake-a-thon in memory of a teenager who died playing rugby. He was among hundreds who attended the Boot & Shoe pub on Hospital Street on tragic Matthew Dewhirst’s 18th birthday.

January 15, 2013
Rugby Union match report: Crewe & Nantwich 39 Ruskin Park 19

Rugby Union match report: Crewe & Nantwich 39 Ruskin Park 19

By Peter Curtis-Brown Crewe & Nantwich triumphed in a “must win” clash with fellow promoted team Ruskin Park. The Vagrants side clinched a fine 39-19 victory to move into 7th place in South Lancs/Cheshire Division 1.

October 29, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich “dynamic play” is key, says skipper Niall MacGregor

Crewe & Nantwich “dynamic play” is key, says skipper Niall MacGregor

The captain of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts believes a new style of “dynamic play” will help the side compete at the higher level. Niall MacGregor said the the team is finding the transition to South Lancs/Cheshire Division 1 tough.

October 19, 2012
New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain Niall MacGregor said the club is excited at the prospect of a new campaign. And with new coach Andy Brown on board, new faces in the first team squad, C&N are bidding for a third straight promotion.

August 8, 2012