This Sunday shall see North Wales Crusaders welcome Hunslet RLFC to Colwyn Bay in Betfred League One, with Carl Forster’s side looking to bounce back from two defeats and maintain their position in the play-off places.
The afternoon gets underway at 12:15pm with North Wales Crusaders Women looking to maintain their unbeaten record when they face Ashton Bears in a curtain raiser, whilst 12:30pm sees the Mini Crusaders in action in the indoor barn.
For supporters attending, gates at Stadiwm CSM will open at 12pm, with Luke Gallagher performing live in the fanzone from 12:30 through until kick-off.
👥 Squad News
Following a recent injury crisis, Carl Forster will be hoping to see the return of some players to his 21-man-squad for this weekend. Kenny Baker will once again be available for selection following his return to the club away at Oldham, whilst Rob Massam is also expected to return to the side following the birth of his second child.
🗒️ Opposition
Hunslet are a side who have gone about their business relatively unnoticed this season, and whilst attention has been firmly fixed on the title race between Oldham and Keighley, sitting just below them in third place is a Hunslet side who will be hoping to further strengthen their grip on a play-off place with a win in North Wales this weekend.
The last meeting between the two sides saw Sunday’s visitors run out 22-14 victors at the South Leeds Stadium, a victory which begun a five match winning run before defeats at home to Rochdale and away to Oldham followed.
However, Hunslet returned to winning ways last weekend with a convincing 42-16 victory away to Newcastle Thunder.
🗣️ What The Coach Says
North Wales Crusaders head coach Carl Forster has issued a rallying cry for supporters new and old to come out in force and support his side this weekend.
Speaking to the media this week, Forster said: “This isn’t going to be an easy test either, they’re a quality side, sit above us in the table and are going about their business largely unnoticed this season.
“For us, we should have a few bodies back, hopefully a few on dual-registration and we can get back to winning ways and be right in that dog fight for the final play-off place.
You can read Carl Forster’s full interview by clicking HERE.
🎟️ Tickets
Early-bird tickets are on sale now costing just £10 adults and FREE for under 16’s!
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking HERE.
🎸 Fanzone
The Fanzone at Stadiwm CSM shall be open from 12:00pm onwards with a cash / card bar and food outlets open.
A live performance from Luke Gallagher shall also take place from 12:30pm right through until kick-off at 2:30pm!
Following the match supporters shall be able to enjoy the man of the match presentation as well as karaoke.
🍽️ Legends Lounge
Take your matchday experience to the next level by booking a place in the Legends Lounge where you’ll enjoy lasanga, a private cash / card bar, pre-match teamsheets, complimentary tea & coffee in addition to a pre-match talk from former Wales and North Wales Crusaders star, Christiaan Roets.
Priced at just £20 including your match ticket, or a £10 upgrade for Crusader+ members, you can secure your Legends Lounge tickets by clicking HERE.
