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England rugby star Anthony Watson brings campaign to Nantwich

England rugby star Anthony Watson brings campaign to Nantwich

England rugby star Anthony Watson dropped in on Crewe and Nantwich RUFC as part of the “Duty of Care” campaign.

Watson, ruled out of the current World Cup due to injury, visited the Vagrants in Willaston for a session on the importance of supporting coaches to deliver the best sporting environments.

September 18, 2023
Bunbury para-canoeist Wood scoops medal at Paris World Cup

Bunbury para-canoeist Wood scoops medal at Paris World Cup

Bunbury para-canoeist Stuart Wood has scooped a medal at the sprint and paracanoe Paris World Cup.

Wood rounded off his season with gold medal in an extremely competitive men’s VL3 field.

September 5, 2023
Reaseheath College florists to compete on world stage

Reaseheath College florists to compete on world stage

A team of budding florists from Reaseheath College in Nantwich are to compete in a student competition at the Interflora World Cup in Manchester in September.

The team of three, studying Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry, will showcase their skills at the Manchester Central Exhibition Complex on Saturday September 9 in a bid to be crowned Interflora’s Student Team of the Year.

August 27, 2023
Bunbury Paralympian Wood scoops gold on comeback from cancer

Bunbury Paralympian Wood scoops gold on comeback from cancer

Bunbury Paralympian Stuart Wood crowned his battle back from cancer with a fine victory in the World Cup.

Wood scooped the gold at the Sprint and Para-canoe World Cup in the 200m VL3 class final in Hungary at the weekend.

May 17, 2023
Local manufacturer makes World Cup “cups” for LGBQT+ charities

Local manufacturer makes World Cup “cups” for LGBQT+ charities

A paper cup manufacturer run by a Nantwich man has been raising funds – and awareness of diversity – with these special World Cup editions promoting LGBQT+

Green Rock Manufacturing Group makes paper cups and lids which are 100% plastic free, compostable and recyclable.

December 13, 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: Top 4 underdogs to win the World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Top 4 underdogs to win the World Cup

Along with the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup is the gold standard of international sporting events.

Worldwide, FIFA estimates that five billion people will tune in to the Qatar tournament when it kicks off later this year.

October 19, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to screen World Cup Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to screen World Cup Final

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will be staging a special screening of the Rugby World Cup Final this weekend with former player Tom Curry centre stage for England.

Curry, 21, and his team take on South Africa in Japan in a repeat of the 2007 final.

October 30, 2019
World Cup star Tom Curry “role model” for Crewe & Nantwich juniors

World Cup star Tom Curry “role model” for Crewe & Nantwich juniors

England’s Rugby World Cup star Tom Curry is the perfect role model for Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s junior players, club bosses have said.

Curry and his twin Ben were both juniors at the Vagrants club before being snapped up by Sale Sharks.

October 28, 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 Ladyhawks netball chair honoured at national awards

Crewe & Nantwich Ladyhawks netball chair honoured at national awards

The chairman of Crewe & Nantwich Ladyhawks netball club has been honoured at national awards held during the sports World Cup in Liverpool.

Imogen Greatbatch won the Rose Award – presented to a volunteer or organisation that has made an exceptional contribution to netball in any capacity within the last 12 months.

July 28, 2019
World Cup netball star helps South Cheshire’s Ladyhawks celebrate 10 years

World Cup netball star helps South Cheshire’s Ladyhawks celebrate 10 years

England netball star Jade Clarke helped local club Ladyhawks celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Jade, who has been selected for the England World Cup squad which is held in Liverpool this summer, attended training and question and answer session with the Crewe & Nantwich based team.

May 23, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Netball team Ladyhawks celebrates 10th anniversary

Crewe & Nantwich Netball team Ladyhawks celebrates 10th anniversary

Crewe and Nantwich Netball Club Ladyhawks is celebrating their 10th anniversary in style after its four adult teams produced their best performances in the Everybody Sport League.

Team G secured second place in Premiership, while Team A maintained their Premiership position finishing in 9th place.

April 24, 2019
Nantwich dad is World Cup winner after stunning hockey success

Nantwich dad is World Cup winner after stunning hockey success

A Nantwich dad has shown England football stars how it’s done – by winning a World Cup Final medal!

Dave Holland, 39, was a key member of the veterans team taking part in the Masters Hockey World Cup 2018 in Barcelona.

August 21, 2018