Eagle 2nd 12 Crewe and Nantwich 3rd 24.

A YOUTHFUL Eagle second team were beaten by Crewe and Nantwich's thirds in rugby union's Miller Homes League Division Four West.

Crewe went ahead with a penalty and a converted try, although Lee Moulsdale replied to reduce the half-time deficit to five points.

Crewe then landed two more penalties and added a penalty and a try after Andy Friery's try had kept Eagle in contention.

Eagle's seconds travel to Carrington on Saturday.