I’d put this signing somewhere on a par with Andy Farrell’s departure to Saracens at the fag-end of an epic league career; let’s hope for the Crusaders sake that Thomas can make more of a impact in Wrexham than Farrell managed in an injury bedevilled spell at Watford though.

Jon Sharp has been around the rugby league scene a long time now, but this role as coach of the Crusaders will test his coaching, man-management and diplomacy skills to the utmost.

The hills may be alive with the sound of music, but the valleys are longing for rugby league and the future has never been brighter for the sport in Wales.

After years of struggle and uncertainty the town of Wrexham has a bright sporting future. Erstwhile FA Cup giant-killing heroes, Wrexham FC, and the famous [...]

The RFL Board of Directors has approved an application from a consortium of South Wales businessmen to enter a Neath team into The Co-operative Championship One in 2010.

I can’t think of a single instance of a team relocation to another city solving that team’s problems. Can you?