On Saturday Crusaders Masters return to action, this time at Blackpool as part of the National Masters Festival. Crusaders have been placed in session 2 for the popular event. This see’s them take on Chester Gladiators Masters and 2:30pm with a quick turn around to play Huddersfield Masters at 3pm. Both games are on Pitch 4. Crusaders again are putting out decent numbers despite a number of players being away on holiday and other commitments. Gold shorter Rich Kenny makes his

This Saturday saw some of our Masters players hit the road to get some Masters game time in. Our very own Club Chairman, Ben Smith, made the trip down south to play for United Kingdom Armed Forces (UKAF) against Medway Dragons at The Garrison Grounds, Chatham. On the way down the weather was looking ok but 10 minutes before kickoff the heavens decided to open up and it didn’t stop raining until the final whistle was blown. For the game Ben was put in at scrum half where he

On Saturday Crusaders Masters made the trip over to Barrow, to take on Barrow Masters at Redwaters, the home of Roose Pioneers. The day started with a long awaited resurgence of the Breakfast Crew. Goadie, Jase, Gaz and Darren converged on Tebay Truckstop for some pre-match loading! A very pleasant surprise was that we were joined by our recent retiree, Don. Crusaders travelled light for the fixture due to holidays, other commitments and last minute drop outs, however this wa

On Saturday Crusaders Masters got out on the field of play for the second week running. This time it was off to Halifax to take part in a 4 way festival between ourselves, Boothtown, UK Armed Forces and Widnes. Turn out for Crusaders was again good, and in such hot conditions we were pleased to also be backed up by Barry and Tex from NE Thunder, also James, Brian, Chris and Ceri who play for Scotland Masters, and our newest recruit he just didn’t know it at the time, Scott. H

Our U16s gave everything they had in the final against Cramlington, showing great determination, resilience and team spirit from the first whistle to the last. Both teams started strongly, and an early high tackle allowed Cramlington to take the lead with the opening try. The weather was incredibly warm, but the lads didn't let that stop them. They settled into the game well and soon hit back with a well-worked try of their own. The match stayed evenly contested, but a knock-

Our Under 8s travelled to Yarm today for another fantastic morning of 4-a-side tag rugby. With eight eager players representing Catterick Crusaders, everyone had plenty of game time, and it was great to see the team developing with every match. Our first game was against Cramlington Orange, who proved to be a tough side to break down. The Catterick players kept working hard, moving the ball well and looking for gaps. Henry was outstanding, using his quick feet and brilliant h

On Saturday, Crusaders Masters had their first hit at hosting the North East Masters Festival. 3 weeks prior to the event things were not looking good, with only two other teams interested. It was looking likely that the festival would be cancelled and revert to a 3 way fixture at Robertson Rd. However, the Masters world galvanised and responses started to come in, eventually it was apparent that we could continue with our plans and run a 5 team format. Crusaders availability

We travelled to Yarm to take on their U14s and were treated to a fantastic contest from the first whistle to the last. The sides were evenly matched throughout, but we came flying out of the blocks, scoring four unanswered tries in the opening 10 minutes. Leighton's try has to be a contender for Try of the Season so far. It was a brilliant example of teamwork and sticking to our game plan. The ball was carried strongly by the forwards, with Mason and Misa making hard yards be

Our Under 8s travelled to Newcastle on Saturday morning for another festival, taking a squad of 8 players who all represented the club brilliantly. The team played three games throughout the morning, with every player getting plenty of game time and showing great effort, enthusiasm, and teamwork. Despite the warm conditions, the players kept smiling and gave their all in every match. There were some outstanding moments across the festival. Finley produced a brilliant step to

The Crusaders made the trip north to the Cramlington Rockets Primary Festival and delivered three outstanding performances packed with determination, teamwork, and plenty of flair. Game 1: Crusaders vs Rockets The hosts were up first, and the opening match had everything you’d hope to see from primary rugby—great support play, confident carries, and some cracking tackles. The standout moment belonged to Teddy, who produced an incredible defensive effort with six consecutive t

On Saturday Crusaders Masters welcomed our friends from Barrow Masters to Wavell Rd. The teams had met just two weeks previously at the Masters in the Lakes Festival in Ambleside. That game was a really good game and set the seed for another enjoyable encounter on Saturday. Crusaders unfortunately suffered from a couple of availability reversals but still managed a creditable 11 Crusaders which were backed up by a Flying BigFoot (see photo), the ever dependable Barry Sharrock

Yarm/Catterick U16s travelled to Cramlington looking to continue their development and were met by a strong home side. Despite some brave defending and big tackles early on, Cramlington made the most of their opportunities and took a 30-0 lead into half-time. The second half saw a much-improved performance from our players. After regrouping at the break, the team came out with renewed energy and determination, scoring some excellent tries and putting Cramlington under pressur

A gloomy morning, with the wind picking up and rain falling sideways, just another typical day in the North. The conditions, however, did nothing to deter the Catterick Crusaders as they made the journey north to face Gateshead Storm. Storm entered the match full of confidence after their convincing victory over us at the Yarm Festival. The Crusaders, meanwhile, had prepared well throughout the week, focusing on getting the basics right in both attack and defence. Storm opene

On Saturday Crusaders Masters headed West into Lakeland and the picturesque town of Ambleside, for Masters in the Lakes. The festival was well organised by Carlisle Masters and equally well hosted by Ambleside Rugby Union. In a change to the advertised format, Crusaders found themselves playing Barrow Masters as the last fixture of the day. This proved no drama whatsoever as we got to watch some great Masters Rugby League from the other teams. When game time arrived it was wo

Last week Yarm/Catterick took on Chester-le-Street United at Yarm in very warm conditions. With a squad of 20 players compared to Chester-le-Street's 12, we worked together to make sure everyone got a game. Before kick-off, Chester-le-Street awarded us the league win due to their low numbers, but both teams were keen to get a good game played. To help balance the teams, we lent Chester-le-Street a player from the start so the match could be played 13-a-side. Early in the game

Tomorrow see’s Crusaders Masters back in action when they take a trip to Ambleside for the Masters in the Lakes festival at Ambleside. Masters in the Lakes is hosted by Carlisle Masters and see’s teams from Arlecdon, Normanton, Maryport, Portico Vine, Barrow, Crosfields, as well as ourselves and the hosts. The festival see’s us take on the hosts in a 3pm kick off. Crusaders welcome back Jase, Longers, Mike and Ian who all missed the home game against Doncaster Toll Bar. Hitti

Catterick Crusaders U14s hosted Yarm Wolves today and made an excellent start to the game. The forwards set the tone with some strong defence and forced an early turnover. From the resulting scrum, the ball was moved quickly through the backs to Charlie, who beat five defenders on a brilliant run to score the opening try. Yarm Wolves responded well and showed why they are such a strong, well-drilled side. Their pressure in both attack and defence during the first three quarte

Catterick Crusaders 38 – 6 Yarm Wolves A fantastic all‑round team performance from the Catterick Crusaders today, overcoming both the heat and a determined Yarm Wolves side. From the first whistle, the Crusaders showed outstanding effort, commitment, and attitude. Every player contributed, and the togetherness on display was clear for everyone watching. Our defence was rock‑solid throughout, shutting down Yarm’s attacks with discipline and teamwork. In attack, the boys were s

The Catterick Crusaders Under 8s took part in their second festival of the season on a warm and sunny morning, showing great enthusiasm and determination throughout. The team played two games and put in some excellent performances, scoring a total of four tries across the matches. It was fantastic to see the players growing in confidence and putting into practice the skills they have been working on in training. One of the biggest positives from the day was the progress the s

On Saturday Crusaders Cubs had the pleasure of the company of Chester-Le-Street Little Rippa’s and Cramlington Rockets U6’s for their session. It was a glorious day for some fun games and the session started with the tig game, Stinky Bibs. After initially only tigging their club mates everyone soon worked out it far easier just to tig the closest person. Next up was a very popular game with Crusaders, “avoid the camera”. Coach Jase draped a bib over his head and stumbled arou