"Peter will be joining the club from 1st June on an initial two year deal with the option of a third year by mutual consent. Over the past 3 seasons Peter has been coaching at Sandbach in National 3. He has also coached at Lymm and achieved promotion as a player coach at Stockport. Peter was once contracted to Sale Sharks and played for England U18’s as well as Macclesfield 1st XV for 7 years".

"Peter will be joined by John Farr as his backs coach. John, a very talented scrum half has played for Winnington Park and Bedford and represented the Midlands at senior level. Further additions to the coaching team will be announced soon".

"As we move forward into a new era at Crewe and Nantwich, we have to thank, outgoing coach, Andy Dudley for his dedication over the past 5 years. Andy has achieved some notable successes with the senior squad during his tenure which included promotion to Level 6, the highest the club has ever achieved, as well as winners of the Cheshire Bowl 12/13 and finalists on several occasions. Andy has also lead the club to numerous 7’s titles including this year’s cup winners at Sandbach".

"On behalf of the committee and the entire club I would like to thank Andy and wish him all the best for the future".