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North Wales Crusaders chairman issues passionate update ahead of ‘crucial’ 24-hour RFL deadline

North Wales Crusaders chairman Jamie Elkaleh has issued a video update to supporters, confirming that the club faces a make-or-break 24 to 48-hour deadline with the RFL regarding a £150,000 escrow demand. Elkaleh, who returned to lead the club after…

By Molly Fairhurst · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:31 PM

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North Wales Crusaders face a 24 to 48-hour deadline from the RFL regarding a £150,000 escrow demand.
Chairman Jamie Elkaleh fundamentally rejected the escrow requirement, arguing the club has more than enough accessible liquidity.
The club is awaiting answers from the RFL explaining how the £150,000 figure was determined from their business plan.

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North Wales Crusaders chairman Jamie Elkaleh has released a video update confirming the club faces a decisive 24 to 48-hour deadline with the Rugby Football League (RFL). The governing body requires a £150,000 escrow deposit to secure the team's operational future ahead of a Monday evening cutoff.

Elkaleh stated that the club rejects the principle of escrow and argued that North Wales Crusaders have demonstrated three-and-a-half times the required sum in accessible liquidity. He also expressed frustration regarding transparency over how the figure was calculated, noting that investors and sponsors remain committed to backing the club.

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