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Not really sure. Perhaps most of the prospective players were from the North West of England. Having said that it would have been nice to have trails based in Wales.

Not Super League but a huge thank your to Rob Massam of North Wales Crusaders. Rob unfortunately got taken off around the 60 minute mark at our play-off eliminator final at Hunslet for a head injury assessment - which he failed. This means that unfortunately he won't be able to play in the play-off final in Doncaster and having announced he was retiring Hunslet was his last game, after scoring his 178th try for Crusaders https://wrl.wales/rob-massam-retires-after-helping-crusaders-to-the-final?fbclid=IwAR0nigHLvNEb-gcdpez7mmrw4rmVtw2N2KPpjAR9PRIJ65FNL9fi9kGAasU

If this was the one held in Chester, its in a location and pitch to attract players from across North Wales....however I have it on good authority that a venue was available in Bethesda and turned down by the WRL

I can only comment as the previous team manager of Wales Wheelchair RL. I was so disappointed that the RFL decided to remove North Wales Crusaders from the Wheelchair Super League. It meant that our teams dropped down to championship games wand were delivering blow out scores against much weaker opposition. It also meant our elite players weren't getting the high intensity games they need to compete at that level so NWC have lost players to Wigan and London Roosters already. And even though North Wales Crusaders easily beat everyone in the Championship we're told that the Wheelchair Super League is for teams to be invited to play....and we're not invited! Wales are currently ranked 3rd in the Wheelchair RL world rankings with much poorer finances and infrartucture that England or France..an amazing achievement considering our resources. North Wales Crusaders are one of the founding wheelchair clubs in the the UK and are getting royally shafted by the RFL. Best of luck to both sets of players in the England v France game. If its anywhere as near as spectacular as the World Cup final it will be a great advert for Wheelchair RL

Because we finished in 6th place,which is enough to get in the playoffs.....then beat, Workington away, Oldham away and Hunslet away. Its really that simple!

You're a spring chicken....I'm in my fourth full season (had some gaps in between season 1 and season 2) age 64! Just back from a weekend in Ireland playing for Wales Masters. I absolutely love it.

Like @fearnowt says following the collapse of Crusaders RL from superleague and getting a taste of rugby league in north Wales we wanted a club to follow. A lot of us campaigned to 'Save the Cru' and from then there was enough impetus to start again with a new Club in, what was then Championship 1. We had a steady first season and then went on to win the league with a 100% home record and win the Northern Rail bowl in the 2013 season. Promotion to Champoinship would have been more sustainable if the RFL hadn't moved the goalposts and demoted the bottom 5 clubs at the end of 2014. We'd spent big to stay in the Championship and financial problems followed. Every season since changes to the league status and structure hasn't helped. Amazingley the Club has held on through all their problems, but have still managed to produce a really successful Wheelchair Rugby League squad, a Womens team and host a range of mini Cru festivals this season. The best thing about standing with the Cru fans is the fun we have together, we love to sing, we love to cheer on our heroes and we always endeavour to represent the sport at its best. Long may it continue. Whoever wins on Sunday, Crusaders have had a tremendous season, given all the problems we've faced this season alone

Can North Wales do it again? South Leeds Stadium not normally a happy place for us but we have the momentum and Hunslet have all the pressure. North Wales Crusaders win

I don't need to. The result was what mattered on the day. Whats done is done

I've watch the game back on the Sportsman on YouTube...my first question was why did either of them get involved. If you watch it again the two that were sent off were head to head and Baker does look like he moves his head towards Gibbons. In real time I can see why the ref cited them for headbutting....and anyway, they both deserved a sit down - pair of numpties! I occasionally referee; just Masters RL and its easy to miss stuff or make a mistake. I think the ref had a decent game.

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/62133/masters-rugby-league-celebrates-national-festival-in-blackpool?fbclid=IwAR27Uhs2il5pUkFYSutg_xxwDTRs2XJ4bXxo0f0pa3tpByWBhS_C4EY7ldc#

Best of luck to you all. I hope to see you at Blackpool if not before at one of the other Masters Festivals.

I've seen all North Wales Crusaders games bar one. I also went to watch Rochdale vs Oldham in a week we weren't playing, so I got to see a lot of league 1 players. Paul Sykes was excellent against us and ran the game seemingly without breaking sweat, so he'd get my vote. Theres no one from our team in the nominations but Carl Forster should have had a mention for coach of the year considering the challenges hes face having to play at 5 different home venues and still getting his team to the playoffs and Rob Massam, although not as prolific a scorer in years gone by, still performs to the high standards he sets himself and is an outstanding player.

But the picture could be after the ref has blown his whistle and called held up...we dont when the picture was taken and at what stage of the decision making. I thought the ref had a good game to be fair. He put up with Ridyard and McNally carping at him all afternoon...I'm afraid my patience wouldn't have lasted that long!

Oh yes...

Ouch!! Possibly because Ridyard spent all game spouting off at the ref....rather than concentrating on kicking the DG

Not that I'm aware of!

Heres a heads up...Next year its on 7th September!

Is there a relevant area to discuss Masters RL? I wanted to say THANK YOU and well done to all those involved in organising the National Masters RL Festival in Blackpool on Saturday 9th September. 6 pitches with 6 games on each pitch takes some time and effort to sort out, then there is the food and drink in Blackpool Cricket Club after the game. Hats off to those who helped make it a fantastic event.

Lets not get ahead of ourselves....Still Hunslet to play first....and even if we do beat them, we'd then face Doncaster! Whatever happens next we've had a fantastic run after the defeat by Cornwall. Cosidering we started the season 0 from 7 were finishing it off brilliantly.

Back from a weekend of Rugby league. Saturday reffing and playing in the National Masters RL Festival in Blackpool. Some light refreshments in the evening. Then up and off to Boundary Park for a nerve shredding game against Oldham. Incredible second half again from North Wales Crusaders, I thought it would be close but that was too intense! Huge thank you to the fabulous Roughyeds supporters; always a great bunch and very generous with their praise for our team.

Dons played really well last weekend and will continue in good form to beat Hunslet. North Wales Crusaders had a fantastic second half last weekend. Can we do it again? I'm putting us down to win by 4 points.

Couple of questions to the Yeds supporters from North Wales Crusaders fans: Q1: Are we OK to bring flags and hand them up in Boundary ParK? We've had issues with this before. At Whitebank they don't like them hanging over the advertising hordings, which is understandable, but they did let us put them up on the fencing. However in Doncaster the head steward wanted to see fire certification for the flags! (OTT or what!) Q2: Can we bring a drum? Or rather will we be allowed to bring a drum into the stadium Looking forward to the game!

Great day out in Workington yesterday. A very close first half but a powerful display by North Wales Crusaders in the second half to teh delight of the travelling supporters. Thanks to the Workington fans who congratulated us after the game and gave us a great reception in the club after the game. Diolch yn fawr iawn.

If I put "super league fixtures" in the womens football comes up first followed by RL - and I never Google womens football. If I put just "super league" the results are rugby league related. How odd!