23/08/2026
CHARITY PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY | 5TH SEPTEMBER | 3PM 🚁
On Saturday 7th March, Jack McGhie suffered a traumatic brain injury during a Second Team fixture against Holmes Chapel, following an accidental clash of heads with a teammate in a tackle.
The hours immediately following a brain injury can be critical to the long-term outcome. On that day, the professionalism, expertise and speed of the North West Air Ambulance Charity made an enormous difference. From the treatment Jack received on the pitch to the care and urgency with which they transported him to hospital, there is no doubt that their actions helped save his life.
Following emergency surgery, two weeks in an induced coma, several further procedures and, most recently, the fitting of a new titanium skull plate, Jack is now on the road to making the most remarkable recovery.
That day, the North West Air Ambulance Charity didn’t just save a patient. They helped save a son, grandson, brother, friend, teammate and valued member of our rugby family.
Now, we want to give something back.
🏉 Crewe & Nantwich RUFC v Holmes Chapel
📅 Saturday 5th September
⏰ 3:00pm
📍 Crewe Vagrants
We are hosting this charity pre-season friendly to raise as much money as possible for the North West Air Ambulance Charity.
Money will be raised through match fees, gate receipts, the bar and BBQ, donations and our JustGiving page (link is in our links on Facebook & instagram) and anything else that we can think of.
Let’s get behind this fantastic charity and help keep them in the air.
Because as a rugby community, we know that one day, any one of us might need their skills.
One team. One community. One incredible cause. 🖤💛🚁
