Challenge Cup 2013 – Round 3 – South Wales Scorpions 22 Doncaster 52

In the second half of a double header at The Gnoll on Saturday, South Wales Scorpions were dumped out of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup by higher division opponents Doncaster. Earlier in the day, Wales had lost 22-18 to England in an under 16 international which had helped produce a bumper crowd. That match was as …

MATCH REPORT: WEST HULL 6-82 NORTH WALES CRUSADERS

North Wales Crusaders took another positive step in their season, dubbed by the club as #Mission2013, with the clinical dispatching of National Conference Premier side West Hull 82-6 in round three of the Challenge Cup at Wilderspool. The East Yorkshire side had been pulled out of the hat first in the third round draw, but …

RIP John Brennan

It is with great sadness that South Wales Scorpions announce the passing of former director John Brennan – who stepped down from his role last week due to ill-health. As one of the founder members of the club, John has worked tirelessly to help the club grow over the first three years and our deepest …

Alive and well in North Wales

By Ryan Gould This time last year we were reflecting on Crusaders’ withdrawal from the Super League competition, and at the same time, the likelihood that rugby league was going to die in North Wales. One year on, things are looking very different indeed. North Wales Crusaders – the newly formed outfit from what remained …

Wales’ first ladies’ team starts

South Wales Scorpions launched their ladies team on Monday with the first ever taster training session in Treforest. Thirteen ladies, enough to form a team if needed, were taught the basics of Rugby League by club captain Neil Dallimore and top try scorer Steve Parry, while Strength and Conditioning coach Dean Fouache tested their fitness. …

REPORT 2012 – Wigan Warriors 98-4 North Wales Crusaders

By Ryan Gould at the DW Stadium Wigan Warriors made it through to the fifth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup with a 98-4 thrashing of the North Wales Crusaders, but it was the Welshmen who had the last word. Sam Tomkins ran in six tries in a master class performance, with Thomas Leuluai and …

Challenge Cup 2012 – Round 4 – Halifax 84 South Wales Scorpions 28

South Wales Scorpions were outplayed but not disgraced on Saturday as they were knocked out of the Carnegie Challenge Cup in a high-scoring encounter by Championship leaders Halifax. The scoreline may not reflect it, but it was one of the best efforts that the Scorpions have put in over recent weeks, their completion rate was …

REPORT 2012 – North Wales Crusaders 28-10 Toulouse Olympique XIII

North Wales Crusaders 28-10 Toulouse Olympique XIII Carnegie Challenge Cup – Round Three By Ryan Gould at the Racecourse Ground North Wales Crusaders hit back after the humiliation against the London Skolars with a gutsy performance against Toulouse Olymique, sealing the win and enabling them to sail into the fourth round of the Challenge Cup. …

Challenge Cup 2012 – Round 3 – Wath Brow Hornets 22 South Wales Scorpions 24

South Wales Scorpions will be breathing a sigh of relief tonight after securing a narrow 24-22 win in Cumbria over National Conference Premier side Wath Brow Hornets to secure a place in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup and a potential tie against a Super League club. It took a try from debutant Greg …