2012 North Wales Crusaders season

This article details the North Wales Crusaders Rugby League Football Club's 2012 season. This was the club's first ever season after reforming after the former Super League club Crusaders Rugby League folded.

2012 North Wales Crusaders season
2012 Championship 1 Rank8th
Challenge Cup4th Round Lost to Wigan Warriors
2012 recordWins: 8; losses: 12
Points scoredFor: 460; against: 628
Team information
CEOJamie Thomas
Head coachClive Griffiths
Captain
  • Andy Moulsdale
StadiumRacecourse Ground
Avg. attendance927
High attendance1,513 v Barrow Raiders (11/03/12)
Top scorers
TriesRob Massam 11
GoalsJohnson 41
PointsJohnson 94
List of seasons 2013 

The club was founded in late 2011 and officially joined Championship 1, the third tier of rugby league in the United Kingdom, on 11 October 2011. Their name, which continues the Crusaders branding, was selected in a fan contest.[1][2] Clive Griffiths was confirmed as North Wales Crusaders Head Coach on 23 November[3] and started his search for players. The club held open trials for any new players to attend,[4] as well as scouring the local amateur game and signing players from Super League academies.

Results

Pre-season

W Win D Draw L Loss

DateVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Pre-season results
20 January Leigh East A Leigh Sports Village W 34–12 Hudson, Sheen (3), Mouladale, Massam Smith (5)
29 January Rochdale Hornets H Racecourse Ground W 50–22 Oakden, Massam (2), Mouladale (2), Brennan, Griffiths, Wilkes, Hulme & Kinsey Smith (5) 751 NWC
5 February Halifax U23s H Halton Stadium W 62–0 Morison, Massam(2), Smith, Roets, C. Walker, Hayes, Durbin (2), Wilkes, Broadbent, Sheen, Walsh Smith (3), Brennan, Broadbent 263
18 February Milford Marlins A Leeds Rhinos training ground W 54–22 Brennan, Oakden, Smith, Roets, C. Walker (3), Other scorers unknown Unknown NWC
26 February Thatto Heath Crusaders A Eirias Stadium W 60–28 Wilkes, Smith (2), Sheen (2), Morison, Walsh, Massam, Tyrer, Hulme, Brown, Roets Smith, Brennan (4), Sheen 396 NWC

2012 Championship 1

Table

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Bns Pts
1 Doncaster (P) 181503717347+370146
2 Barrow Raiders (P) 181404617383+234345
3 Workington Town (P) 181205617330+287443
4 Whitehaven R.L.F.C. (P) 181206549421+118137
5 Rochdale Hornets (Pl) 18909496462+34128
6 Oldham (Pl) 187110465485-20528
7 London Skolars 187110558560-2226
8 North Wales Crusaders 187011460628−168324
9 South Wales Scorpions 184014365680-315416
10 Gateshead Thunder 181017276824−54825
  Teams qualifying for promotion to 2013 Co-operative Championship and Champions play-offs[5]
  Teams qualifying for Champions play-offs[5]


This table is correct as of 2 September 2012. Source: cooperativechampionship.co.uk and BBC Sport.

Classification: 1st on competition points; 2nd on match points difference.

Competition points: For win = 3; For draw = 2; For loss by 12 points or fewer = 1.
(P) - Promoted, (Pl) - Qualified for Playoffs

Championship 1 results

W Win D Draw L Loss

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Championship 1 results
11 March 1 Barrow Raiders H Racecourse Ground L 24–26 Moulsdale, Durbin, Massam (2), Brennan Brennan (2) 1,513 NWC
18 March 2 London Skolars A New River Stadium L 16–66 D. Hulme (2), Hudson Johnson, Brennan 535
1 April 3 Rochdale Hornets H Racecourse Ground L 18–54 Wilkes, Massam, D. Hulme Smith 1,047
9 April 4 South Wales Scorpions H Racecourse Ground W 34–22 Moulsdale, Johnson(2), Brennan (2), Smith, I. Brown Smith (2), Cross 1,204 BBC, NWC
22 April 5 Workington Town A Derwent Park L 0–58 776
6 May 6 Oldham A Whitebank Stadium W 36–32 Clay, Moulsdale, Broadbent, Clark, Morrison, Cross, Massam Cross (4) 580
13 May 7 Whitehaven H Racecourse Ground L 10–17 Sheen (2) Broadbent 804 BBC,
27 May 9 Doncaster H Racecourse Ground L 28–41 Stephens, Sheen, Moulsdale, Massam, Clay Broadbent (4) 705 BBC,
10 June 10 Oldham H Racecourse Ground L 30–28 Brennan (3), Sheen, Clay, Smith Broadbent, Johnson (2) 802
24 June 11 Barrow Raiders A Craven Park L 24–40 Gorski (2), Smith, Brennan Johnson (4) 1,238
1 July 12 Workington Town H Racecourse Ground L 20–30 Wilkes, Massam, D. Hulme, McConnell Johnson (2) 733
8 July 8 Gateshead Thunder H Racecourse Ground W 46–18 D. Hulme (2), Gorski, Clark, Durbin, L. Hulme, Smith, McConnell Johnson (7) 719 BBC,
15 July 13 Gateshead Thunder A Thunderdome W 60–10 Moulsdale (3), Sheen (3), Adamson, Brennan, J. Walker, L. Hulme Johnson (10) 336
22 July 14 Rochdale Hornets A Spotland L 6–34 Sheen Johnson 648
5 August 15 South Wales Scorpions A The Gnoll W 36–24 Gorski, Durbin, Massam, Clay (2), L. Hulme, Smith Johnson (4) 687 BBC,
12 August 16 London Skolars A Racecourse Ground W 40–22 Brennan, J. Walker, Massam, Weaver, Moulsdale, Smith, Clay Johnson (6) 800
19 August 17 Doncaster A Keepmoat Stadium L 12–48 Moulsdale, Brennan Johnson (2) 891
2 September 18 Whitehaven A Recreation Ground L 20–58 Massam (2), Gorski Johnson (2) 701

Carnegie Challenge Cup

W Win L Loss

DateRoundVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
Challenge Cup results
24 March 3 Toulouse Olympique H Racecourse Ground W 28–10 Hulme (3), Johnson, Massam, Morrison, Moulsdale 567
15 April 4 Wigan Warriors A DW Stadium L 4–98 Owain Brown 4,198 BBC

Players

Statistics

List of players with appearance number. If two players made their debut during the same game shirt numbers will decide which player comes first.

North Wales Crusaders Players
Name First Game Last Game Played Tries Goals Drop Goals Points
1 Danny HulmeBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]South Wales Scorpions 5/8/2012 [7]990036
2 Adam WalshBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Wigan Warriors 15/4/2012 [8]30000
3 Christiaan RoetsBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]110000
4 Rob MassamBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]19110044
5 Chris WalkerBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Barrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]10000
6 Andy MoulsdaleBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]20100040
7 Jamie DurbinBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Doncaster 19/8/2012 [10]1330012
8 Chris TyrerBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 13/5/2012 [11]90000
9 Lee HudsonBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]181004
10 Jonny WalkerBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]202008
11 Leon BrennanBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]17103046
12 Mark HamonBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Wigan Warriors 15/4/2012 [8]12100040
13 Jono SmithBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]1663030
14 Owain BrownBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]141004
15 Iwan BrownBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Barrow Raiders 24/6/2012 [12]121004
16 Tommy JohnsonBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]20341094
17 Billy SheenBarrow Raiders 11/3/2012 [6]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]1480032
18 Kriss WilkesLondon Skolars 18/3/2012 [13]Rochdale Hornets 03/7/2012 [14]930012
19 Anthony MorrisonLondon Skolars 18/3/2012 [13]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]152008
20 Aaron McCloskeyLondon Skolars 18/3/2012 [13]London Skolars 18/3/2012 [13]10000
21 Ian CrossLondon Skolars 18/3/2012 [13]Doncaster RLFC 27/5/2012 [15]715014
22 Craig LawtonToulouse Olympique XIII 24/3/2012 [16]Toulouse Olympique XIII 24/3/2012 [16]10000
23 Kurt HaggertyRochdale Hornets 1/4/2012 [17]Rochdale Hornets 1/4/2012 [17]10000
24 Chris LuntRochdale Hornets 1/4/2012 [17]Whitehaven RLFC 13/5/2012 [12]20000
25 Gareth FrodshamRochdale Hornets 1/4/2012 [17]Oldham R.L.F.C. 6/5/2012 [18]20000
26 Jamie ClarkSouth Wales Scorpions 9/4/2012 [19]Rochdale Hornets 03/7/2012 [14]112008
27 Sam BroadbentWigan Warriors 15/4/2012 [8]Oldham R.L.F.C. 10/6/2012 [20]516016
28 Owain GriffithsWigan Warriors 15/4/2012 [8]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]80000
29 Adam ClayWorkington Town 22/4/2012 [21]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]1060024
30 Simon StephensWorkington Town 22/4/2012 [21]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]141004
31 Andy GorskiDoncaster RLFC 27/5/2012 [15]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]1050020
32 Alex TrumperDoncaster RLFC 27/5/2012 [15]Barrow Raiders 24/6/2012 [12]30000
33 Toby AdamsonOldham R.L.F.C. 10/6/2012 [20]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]81004
34 Dave McConnellWorkington Town 1/7/2012 [22]London Skolars 12/8/2012 [23]52008
35 Liam HulmeGateshead Thunder 8/7/2012 [24]Doncaster 19/8/2012 [10]630012
36 Dave OrwellGateshead Thunder 15/7/2012 [25]Rochdale Hornets 03/7/2012 [14]20000
37 Lewys WeaverLondon Skolars 12/8/2012 [23]Whitehaven RLFC 2/9/2012 [9]21004

Last updated on 2 September 2012.[26][27]

Playing squad

2012 North Wales Crusaders Squad
First team squad Coaching staff
  • Alex Trumper
  • Chris Tyrer PR
  • Jonny Walker PR
  • Lewys Weaver SO
  • Kriss Wilkes WG

Head coach

Assistant coach


Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)


Provisional squad

As part of the 'Operational Guidelines' set out by the Rugby Football League, North Wales Crusaders were instructed to submit a provisional squad of 30 players for Championship 1 2012. Due to the club recruiting players they weren't in a position to do so.[28] Crusaders decided to let supporters apply to become part of the provisional squad whilst they continued to sign players.[29]

Gains

Player Previous club Date signed
Owain BrownLeigh EastDecember 2011 [30][31]
Iwan BrownHalton Simms CrossDecember 2011 [30][31]
Rob MassamChester GladiatorsJanuary 2012 [32][33]
Danny HulmeWidnes VikingsJanuary 2012 [34][35]
Lee HudsonWidnes VikingsJanuary 2012 [34][35]
Chris LuntWidnes VikingsJanuary 2012 [34][35]
Jamie DurbinLeigh CenturionsJanuary 2012 [36][37]
Carl LeachWarrington Bank Quay BullsJanuary 2012 [36][37]
Adam WalshThatto Heath CrusadersJanuary 2012 [36][37]
Jonny WalkerLeigh EastJanuary 2012 [36][37]
Andy MoulsdaleWarrington Ryland's SharksJanuary 2012 [38]
Chris TyrerSwinton LionsJanuary 2012 [38]
Billy SheenLeigh CenturionsJanuary 2012 [38]
Anthony MorrisonSaddleworth RangersJanuary 2012 [38]
Jono SmithLeigh EastJanuary 2012 [38]
David HoctorInce Rose BridgeJanuary 2012 [38]
Andrew OakdenNorth Wales Crusaders juniorsJanuary 2012 [38]
Tommy JohnsonSt Helens R.F.C.January 2012 [38]
Kriss WilkesRochdale HornetsJanuary 2012 [38]
Sam BroadbentChester GladiatorsJanuary 2012 [38]
Chris KinseyWidnes VikingsJanuary 2012 [38]
Mark HarmonWarrington WolvesJanuary 2012 [38]
Leon BrennanLeigh Miners RangersFebruary 2012 [39]
Christiaan RoetsSouth Wales ScorpionsFebruary 2012 [40]
Rob HayesWoolston RoversFebruary 2012 [41]
Craig LawtonWingham TigersFebruary 2012 [42]
Chris WalkerOulton RaidersFebruary 2012 [43]
Ben MellorLeigh CenturionsFebruary 2012 [44]
Owain GriffithsUnatatchedFebruary 2012
Jamie ClarkUnatatchedApril 2012
Simon StephensLeigh EastApril 2012 [45]
Alex TrumperThatto Heath CrusadersMay 2012 [46]
Toby AdamsonSalford City RedsJune 2012 [47]
Lewys WeaverLondon WaspsJuly 2012 [48]
Dave OrwellHuddersfield GiantsJuly 2012

Loanees

Player Parent club Date
Aaron McCloskeySt Helens R.F.C.March 2012 [49]
Ian CrossSt Helens R.F.C.March 2012 [49]
Kurt HaggertyWidnes VikingsMarch 2012 [50]
Gareth FrodshamBatley Bulldogs2012 [51]
Adam ClayLeigh Centurions2012 [52]
Andy GorskiSwinton LionsMay 2012 [53]
Dave McConnellSwinton LionsJune 2012 [54]
Liam HulmeWarrington WolvesJuly 2012 [55]

Losses

Player New club Date
Carl LeachReleased2012
Adam WalshThatto Heath Crusaders2012
Chris TyrerReleased2012
David HoctorReleased2012
Chris KinseyReleased2012
Rob HayesReleased2012
Craig LawtonReleased2012
Chris WalkerReleased2012
Ben MellorReleased2012
Chris LuntReleased2012
Mark HarmonReleased2012

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