Super League club Crusaders entered administration on Friday. The troubled Welsh club released a statement saying that inherited debt had "made the business untenable". Joint administrators Peter O'Hara and Simon Weir have been appointed, although O'Hara indicated he was hopeful that the club could be saved. O'Hara said: (quote) There was a high level of support and … [Read more...]
Crusaders RL Saved by Wrexham Village Ltd
Crusaders RL have been sold to Wrexham Village Ltd, the owners of Wrexham FC, a move which should secure the club’s future in Wales. Crusaders RL also announced that they will play the majority of their home games at the Racecourse Ground after Wrexham Village Ltd purchased the club from former owner Leighton Samuel. Crusaders RL will also retain strong links with their roots … [Read more...]
New Zealand Super 14 Squad News
The Blues had the most changes as the five New Zealand Super 14 franchises unveiled their 2010 rugby squads during this month. There are nine changes to the 28-man Blues squad who underperformed in the 2009 tournament, with most changes coming in the their problem area of inside backs and loose forwards. As widely expected, Canterbury fly-half Stephen Brett is the most … [Read more...]
2010 Season starts 5 February
Champions Leeds Rhinos will begin the defence of their Super League title with a trip to Wrexham to face the Crusaders on Friday, 29 January. The match is one of two to be played a week before the first full round of the 2010 season on 5-7 February. The game has been rearranged because of the Rhinos involvement in the World Club Challenge on Sunday, 28 February against … [Read more...]