North Wales Crusaders
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Midlands Hurricanes
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| RFL League 1 | 07/14 14:00 | 1 |
Oldham
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| RFL League 1 | 07/21 13:30 | 1 |
North Wales Crusaders
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Hunslet
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| RFL League 1 | 08/04 14:00 | 1 |
Workington
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| RFL League 1 | 08/11 13:30 | 1 |
North Wales Crusaders
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Keighley
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| RFL League 1 | 08/18 14:00 | 1 |
Hunslet
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Results
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Cornwall
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North Wales Crusaders
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W | 10-16 | |
| RFL League 1 | 06/23 13:00 | 1 |
Newcastle Thunder
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North Wales Crusaders
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W | 4-42 | |
| RFL League 1 | 06/16 13:30 | 1 |
North Wales Crusaders
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Workington
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W | 34-32 | |
| RFL League 1 | 06/01 16:00 | 1 |
North Wales Crusaders
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Oldham
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L | 24-25 | |
| RFL League 1 | 05/26 13:00 | 1 |
Midlands Hurricanes
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North Wales Crusaders
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L | 18-10 | |
| RFL League 1 | 05/19 13:30 | 1 |
North Wales Crusaders
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Keighley
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L | 10-30 | |
| RFL League 1 | 04/28 14:00 | 1 |
Hunslet
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North Wales Crusaders
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L | 22-14 | |
| RFL League 1 | 04/21 13:30 | 1 |
North Wales Crusaders
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Rochdale
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L | 36-37 | |
| RFL League 1 | 04/14 14:00 | 1 |
Keighley
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North Wales Crusaders
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L | 22-6 | |
| RFL League 1 | 04/07 13:30 | 1 |
North Wales Crusaders
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Newcastle Thunder
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W | 58-18 | |
| RFL League 1 | 03/31 13:30 | 1 |
North Wales Crusaders
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Midlands Hurricanes
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W | 20-14 | |
| RFL League 1 | 03/24 12:30 | 1 |
Cornwall
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North Wales Crusaders
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W | 16-40 |
Wikipedia - North Wales Crusaders
The North Wales Crusaders (Welsh: Croesgadwyr Gogledd Cymru Rygbi'r Gynghrair) is a professional rugby league club based in Colwyn Bay, Wales. They are the successors to the former Super League club Crusaders Rugby League. Crusaders compete in Betfred League 1, the third tier of English rugby league (behind the Super League and Betfred Championship). Until the end of 2016 they played their home games at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham. From 2017 to 2020 they were based at the Queensway Stadium in Wrexham, but also played several games at Hare Lane in Chester. In 2021 the club moved to the Eirias Stadium in Colwyn Bay.
History
Celtic Warriors
In the summer of 2003, the WRU voted to reduce the top tier of Welsh professional rugby union from nine clubs into five regions. The Celtic Warriors officially represented the Mid-Glamorgan Valleys area, which in practice meant that they were a combination of Pontypridd RFC and Bridgend RFC.[]
Financial problems at Pontypridd RFC led to the sale of their half of the Warriors to Bridgend RFC owner Leighton Samuel, which he gifted to the WRU. He then later sold his half to the WRU who in the summer of 2004 decided to liquidate the club.[]
Celtic Crusaders
Leighton Samuel was approached by the RFL to form a rugby league club and join the professional ranks. The new Celtic Crusaders were argued to be a continuation of the old Celtic Warriors side[] and were based at Bridgend's Brewery Field.
In 2009, the team was awarded a Super League license and played one season in Super League before financial problems saw the club renamed Crusaders Rugby League and moved to Wrexham. The club created an academy side for players based in North Wales known as North Wales Crusaders. After two seasons at Wrexham, the club pulled out from bidding for a 2012 Super League license.
North Wales Crusaders
The club was founded in 2011 following the folding of Crusaders Rugby League. They officially joined Championship 1, the third tier of rugby league in the United Kingdom, on 11 October 2011. Their name, which continues the Crusaders branding, was selected in a fan contest. A rival bid from Wrexham-based Glyndwr Chargers was withdrawn.
The club held open trials for any new players to attend.
North Wales Crusaders won their first game, a friendly, 34–12 away to Leigh East.
The Crusaders have a strong following in North Wales and are known for their passionate fan base and competitive spirit on the field. The team plays their home matches at the Queensway Stadium in Wrexham, which has a capacity of over 5,000 spectators.
The North Wales Crusaders have a rich history of success in the sport, with several notable achievements including reaching the League 1 play-offs and winning the League 1 Cup. The team is known for their fast-paced, physical style of play and their commitment to developing young talent in the region.
Overall, the North Wales Crusaders are a respected and competitive team in the world of rugby league, and they continue to strive for success both on and off the field.