Rugby union: Crewe & Nantwich 36 Knutsford 10
Crewe & Nantwich 36 Knutsford 10
THREE tries from the unstoppable Tim Cowap helped Crewe & Nantwich to a comfortably victory over Knutsford on Saturday.
The home side proved too much for the visitors to handle and they stormed to a big win.
It proved to be a record day for the club, with all four of its senior sides winning on the same day. The success was followed up on Sunday by the juniors' whitewash over Congleton.
The 2nds travelled to Northwich to play a strong Winnington Park 2nd team. Julian Guilding's men put on a courageous fight to come from behind to win 23-12.
The other home game saw the 3rd team play Trafford Metrovic 3rds and although Crewe got off to a great start, some lapses in concentration allowed Trafford back into the game. Captain Josh Grant rallied his men and his pleas were instantly answered by Stef Coiley and Crewe eventually ran out 38-13 winners.
The pick of the games saw the 4th team take the short journey to the Barony Park in Nantwich to play Acton Nomads 2nds.
Although the game was played in great spirit, no fewer than four players had to be taken to hospital during the match, including Stuart Simmons with a serious arm injury.
Acton took an early 7-0 lead but Crewe came back strong when Acton's try scorer was sin-binned for a mistimed tackle. Captain Rob Akam lead from the front and some good interchanging from backs and forwards saw Crewe take the game 7-45.
A spokesman said: "The atmosphere at the club is fantastic at the moment and it is a great place to be. We are no longer dwelling on the misfortunes of last season and this is evident in the attitude of the players this weekend.
"Most players from the 1sts, 3rds and 4ths waited at the Vagrants for the return of the 2nd team so we could celebrate as a club."