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Can North Wales Crusaders maintain their gr-eight start to the campaign?
NORTH Wales Crusaders and Oldham both go into tomorrow's key League 1 clash having played Doncaster in their previous encounters.

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Mold are up for the cup once again as second team looks to reach a final

Rob Massam of North Wales Crusaders in action during the game.

Billsborough is anticipating a tough test for Cru during trip to Doncaster

Brad Billsborough of North Wales Crusaders celebrate the win.

Brad looks ahead to six key games

Mold rugby

Mold’s chance to land some silverware

Crusaders picking up the Celtic Shield after beating Cornwall 62-22. Photo: North Wales Crusaders / Twitter

Celtic Shield is up for grabs during the big Welsh derby

Efan Jones has won the Principality Premiership Try of the Week for the second time this season (Photo by Tony Bale)

RGC close out the season

Gav Rodden of North Wales Crusaders over for a try.

Murray's praise for Rodden impact during Cru's superb start to the season

Alex Eckley of North Wales Crusaders scores a try.

Teams are going to go to in-form wanting to get a result, says Eckley

Brad Billsborough.

Cru will finish in the top-two says Welsh international Lloyd

Brad Billsborough of North Wales Crusaders celebrates his try.

'As soon as it left my foot I could tell it was going over'

Mair, Gwendolyn and Branwen Evans at the Principality Stadium. Picture: Chris Wright

Sisters Gwendolyn, Mair and Branwen doing it for themselves at iconic stadium

'Toughest match' so far as North Wales Crusaders head to Swinton Lions

Jono Smith of North Wales Crusaders during the game.

Welcome back to Jono and Brad in Crusaders' squad

Anthony Murray Head Coach of North Wales Crusaders before the game.

Crusaders will take heart from cup triumph as they head to Swinton

Gav Rodden of North Wales Crusaders over for a try.

'Great win' in London sets Cru up nicely for stern test at Swinton

DERBY BATLE: Action from a previous Wrexham v Mold encounter

Mold head to Wrexham for what could be a Division Two title decider

Alex Eckley of North Wales Crusaders scores a try.

Crusaders head south looking to make it three wins out of three

Anthony Murray Head Coach of North Wales Crusaders before the game.

All League 1 teams are a threat, stresses Murray

Anthony Murray Head Coach of North Wales Crusaders before the game

There's still areas where Crusaders can improve, says Murray

Harry Swarbuck of North Wales Crusaders scores a try

Crusaders make the most of a fast opening to stretch winning League 1 start

Mold back in action as they look to close the gap on league leaders Wrexham

Crusaders fans welcome out their team.

Will the Celtic Shield go to the Crusaders or Cornwall tomorrow?

Home comforts as Crusaders aim to make it back-to-back wins to open campaign

Turner's in overdrive on his return to Crusaders

Anthony Murray, manager of Betfred League 1 side North Wales Crusaders

Murray praise for big Turner role

Anthony Murray, head coach of North Wales Crusaders

Murray warns it will be a tough test for Crusaders at Rochdale Hornets

Wrexham aiming to be the Rhyl deal in quest for league championship

Harry Swarbrick

Murray says he's excited ahead of the start of the 2022 League 1 season

LOOKING FORWARD TO IT: Crusaders fans at Colwyn Bay

An historic day set for Colwyn Bay early next month

On the 8th January 2019 , Queensway Stadium, Wrexham, North Wales Crusaders, Coventry Bears, Pre Season Game, North Wales Crusaders v Coventry Bears; Callum Hazzard of North Wales Crusaders.

Crusaders finish on a high as they lose out in Challenge Cup tie

Anthony Murray, manager of Betfred League 1 side North Wales Crusaders

Eagles are next up on North Wales Crusaders' hit list

ON THE BALL: Crusaders Pat Rainford

New North Wales Crusaders star Pat Rainford is enjoying the ride

A Betfred match ball before the game at the Zipworld stadium and (inset) the new home and away kits. Images: NW Crusaders

North Wales Crusaders release new home and away kits for 2022 season

North Wales Crusaders CEO Andy Moulsdale.

Moulsdale is urging fans to get behind Crusaders in their cup quest

Rob Massam (5) of North Wales Crusaders

Hunslet provide North Wales Crusaders with their next Challenge in cup

Sports Direct sign. Credit: PA

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LINE-UP: Mold Seconds and below Mold U13s and U16s in weekend action. Pictures: GRAEME ROBINSON

Winners of big Wrexham-Mold clash will be favourites for the title

UP FOR THE CUP: Crusaders’ Brad Billsborough lines up a kick.
Picture: RICHARD LONG

Brad's up for the cup as he finally makes his return to action for Crusaders

Murray looking forward as Crusaders are ready for return to action

Murray looking forward as Crusaders are ready for return to action

Title chasing Wrexham are certainly used to being on the road!

Photo: Carol Vorderman/Oddballs/Instagram

Carol Vorderman poses in Welsh Rugby Union bra to support worthy causes

Danny Cross. Photo: TONY BALE

Big cup clashes lined-up for Wrexham and RGC

Andy Moulsdale, chief executive of North Wales Crusaders.

Crusaders will definitely look the part during 2022 campaign

Rhodri King scores his first try for RGC Picture: TONY BALE

Mold set to pay tribute to rugby stalwarts Cottle and Hopkins

Mark Drakeford will ease rules on sporting events this month.

This is when crowds can return to sporting events in Wales this month

Mark Drakeford, First Minister for Wales.

First Minister has no problem with WRU exploring hosting Wales’s Six Nations matches in England

JUMP TO IT: Mold Seconds in action against Rhos

Wrexham will go to the top of standings with victory at Nant

Welsh Health Minister, Eluned Morgan, said it would be

Covid-19: Wales could be forced to play home Six Nations fixtures in England

Sports to go behind closed doors from Boxing Day in Wales.

Covid updates and reaction as sports to go behind closed doors in Wales

Newport County and Dragons matches will be played behind closed doors at Rodney Parade after Welsh Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announce crowds would be banned from sports events due to the rise of the omicron variant of Covid.

Sport in Wales to go behind closed doors from Boxing Day as omicron cases rise

RGC target first league win of season at home to Pontypridd

FINAL FLING: Wrexham Youth. Picture: Dave Sinnott

A final fling is in store for the talented Wrexham youngsters

Another weekend... and another away day for in-form Wrexham