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North Wales Crusaders resume bid for Championship place

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS have not given up hope of being in the Championship next season after resuming their application for a licence. Despite months of…

By Stephen Ibbetson · Total Rugby League

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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North Wales Crusaders have resumed their application for a Championship license after talks with the RFL.
Chairman Jamie El-Kaleh offered to forgo central distribution funding to gain entry next season.
The club agreed to deposit funds into an escrow account following previous disputes over terms.

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North Wales Crusaders have resumed negotiations with the Rugby Football League over a Championship license for next season after previously withdrawing their application. Chairman Jamie El-Kaleh met with RFL chief executive Ian Nolan and offered to forgo central distribution funding to secure approval.

The club has now agreed to utilize an escrow account required by the RFL, reversing a prior disagreement. Crusaders submitted an updated business plan scaling down 2027 operations in North Wales before pursuing an expanded South Wales hybrid model in 2028.

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