Nantwich Town welcome rivals Stafford Rangers in today’s crucial Bank Holiday clash which is a must-win for the Dabbers as they try to avoid relegation.
Their 3-2 defeat away at league leaders South Shields on Saturday has left Nantwich fourth from bottom in the final relegation spot, with just three games left.
By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town earned an important point in a Bank Holiday 1-1 draw with Warrington at the Swansway Stadium.
After the horror show 3-0 defeat at Stafford, Nantwich “stopped the rot in the very next game, which was perfect” according to Dabbers manager Ritchie Sutton.
By Liam Price
Late goals from Connor Heath and Sean Cooke helped Nantwich Town earn a thrilling 2-2 draw against Stafford Rangers in front of more than 1,000 fans.
Alex Fletcher dragged an early effort wide while off balance for Stafford, Joe Cuff managing to get in behind Nantwich’s Caspar Hughes in a less familiar right wing back position.
Reaseheath College in Nantwich celebrated 100 years of cheesemaking at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards – the world’s largest cheese and dairy show.
The college has been training dairy students since its launch as the Cheshire School of Agriculture in 1921.
The South Cheshire Harriers annual 10k race scheduled for April 12 has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The club said a rescheduled date for the race would be released in due course.
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.
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 & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a hard-fought away victory in Stafford as they continue to improve on their early season performances.
The visitors made a strong start with scrum half George Colebourne scoring a try after 12 minutes, which was converted by fly half Jim Creighton.
By Roger Horwood
Woore CC’s relentless march towards promotion took another huge stride as they beat Stafford to retain second position and a 59-point lead over their third-placed rivals Sandyford.
With another maximum 25 points win, the second half of the season is looking extremely promising.
By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town’s season ended in defeat as they went down 3-0 to Stafford Rangers thanks to two penalties from Robert Thompson-Brown at the Weaver Stadium.
The Rangers midfielder netted a spot kick in either half with Tyrell Waite also scoring during the second period making it a day to forget for the Dabbers.
Nantwich Town’s disappointing end of season form continued when they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at already relegated rivals Stafford Rangers. The result continued a recent dip in form for the Dabbers which has seen them slip to 19th place, just two above the relegation zone.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts are just one win away from a dramatic playoff final which could see them promoted. The Vagrants side, who beat Old Saltians 43-7 at the weekend, need to win away at Stafford this Saturday to secure their playoff final spot.
Coach Andy Brown praised the support that helped Crewe & Nantwich 1sts to an opening 29-21 league win against Stafford. And he is calling for similar backing as the Vagrants side aim for promotion to Midlands West 1 – its highest level ever.
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