Ryan Gould at The Glyndwr University Racecourse Stadium NORTH WALES CRUSADERS were knocked out of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup at the fifth round stage, despite a spirited display against a strong Featherstone Rovers side. After falling 10-0 behind within the first ten minutes, Crusaders grew in to the game during the remainder of the first-half …
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Ryan Gould at The Glyndwr University Racecourse Stadium NORTH WALES CRUSADERS are in the hat for the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup fourth round draw after hammering Championship outfit 40-12. Doncaster’s ill discipline and poor completion didn’t help the visitors but, equally, Crusaders were faultless throughout and took full advantage of that. After holding an impressive 18-6 …
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Ryan Gould at The Glyndwr University Racecourse Stadium A STRONG FIRST-HALF showing by Crusaders saw them record a comfortable victory over amateurs Widnes West Bank and book their place in the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup fourth round draw. After holding a 42-0 half-time lead, many would have backed Crusaders to run their current record win – …
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South Wales Scorpions were beaten but by no means outclassed by York City Knights as their Wembley trail faltered at the first hurdle. The Welsh side now have four weeks off before their first league game but the homeless Knights now go into the fourth round of the Challenge Cup to add to their advancement …
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Valley Cougars were applauded off the pitch for their gutsy performance at Oulton Raiders on Saturday despite going down 48-0 to crash out of the Ladbroke’s Challenge Cup. The Welsh side had two players withdraw at the last minute meaning that they travelled with just two substitutes, and after two early injuries, played most of …
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Conference South champions Valley Cougars are into the second round of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup after a thrilling 27-22 win over their divisional counterparts Leicester Storm at Treharris RFC on Sunday. Cougars looked to be sailing with almost a perfect first 29 minutes where they led 14-0 but Leicester came back into the game with …
Ryan Gould at The Big Fella’s Stadium Crusaders were knocked out of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup at the fourth round stage with a heavy defeat away at Featherstone Rovers. From the first minute to the last, Rovers were simply far superior in every department and, whenever Crusaders threatened, it was met by a ferocious defensive …
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Ryan Gould at Glyndwr University Racecourse Stadium Crusaders advanced through to the fourth round of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup with a comfortable victory over amateur club Pilkington Recs. A strong end to the first half by Crusaders ensured that there was daylight between themselves and Recs, as they went in to half-time with the game …
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Hemel Stags defeated the Scorpions in Maesteg for the second time in 15 days after lack of concentration cost the home side on a number of occasions. It was disappointing for the home side as they started the game well, creating opportunities and looking like a different outfit to that has played over the last …
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TETLEY’S CHALLENGE CUP FIRST ROUND SOUTH WEST LONDON CHARGERS 12 TORFAEN TIGERS 6 Torfaen Tigers went out of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup in the first round after going down 12-6 away at London Conference champions South West London Chargers on Saturday afternoon. The scoreline reflected the game, it was a tough defensive encounter throughout Tigers’ …
