Young Crusaders miss out on Plate win

CRUSADERS U16S were beaten 40-16 by Shevington Sharks in the North West Counties U16s Plate final on Sunday. The final scoreline doesn’t do the performance of the young Crusaders any justice, as they lost to a decent Wigan-based Shevington side. A poor spell just after half-time cost North Wales dearly and allowed the Sharks to …

North Wales RL to celebrate 25 years… in Cardiff

Rugby League in Wrexham and indeed North Wales will turn 25 years old on the weekend of the Big Welsh Derby which sees South Wales Scorpions take on North Wales Crusaders at Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday 10th May (kick-off 3pm). The first ever Rugby League match to be played in North Wales was on …

RL popularity growing in North Wales

Rugby League’s popularity continues to grow in North Wales as preparations gather pace for the new season writes Gareth Jones. 20 local schools in Wrexham and Flintshire are now signed up to the development programme, which is being supported by North Wales Crusaders, Glyndwr University and Wales Rugby League, alongside both Wrexham and Flintshire Council. …

Tributes pour in for Jacqui Walker

Tributes have poured in for Wales Rugby League volunteer Jacqui Walker who sadly passed away this Monday following an illness. Her funeral will take place on Friday 19th of September at 12.30. The service will be in Gresford Parish Church near Wrexham followed by burial in Gresford cemetery. It was her wish that people wear …

North Wales junior festival a success

The famous Orrel St James club attended the recent North Wales Juniors RL Festival at Rhyl last weekend. They brought their under 10s squad along to do battle against the local under 10s from Prestatyn & Rhyl Panthers and Flintshire Falcons. Rhyl’s Waun Ground looked in great condition on a bright and sunny Saturday morning, …

Clive Griffiths to stand down as Crusaders coach

North Wales Crusaders Coach Clive Griffiths is to take up the role of rugby director at the Championship team, with a view to helping guide the future development of the club both on and off the field. The former Wales coach took the club to a league and cup double in 2013, winning the first …

New under 13 side for North Wales Crusaders

North Wales Crusaders will launch a new U13s side with a trials and development day at Mold Alun High School on Saturday 10 May. The Crusaders already run an established U15s, who play fixtures in the English North West Counties League, and the proposed new U13s side is the next step in the club’s youth …

History made in North Wales on Sunday

North Wales Crusaders U15s make their long awaited league debut this Sunday against St Helens club Portico Vine (11am kick-off). It has been a frustrating period for the squad, as their first three league games have all been postponed by thier opponents for various reasons. “It’s been a nghtmare start to the season for us …

Wrexham RL coach’s efforts recognised

A Wrexham-based Rugby League coach has been recognised for his commitment to develop the sport in the County Borough. Community Rugby League Coach Allen Jones, picked up two awards at Wrexham Council’s Recognition of Achievement awards, which recognises the efforts of local authority staff and partners. He was picked up his first award in recognition …