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CORNWALL, who were scheduled to play North Wales Crusaders this weekend, have withdrawn from League One with immediate effort. Crusaders were set to take on Cornwall on Sunday at Hare Lane, the home of Chester Rugby Union Club. However, Cornwall’s decision means North Wales are in discussions with the RFL on forthcoming weekend action.
A statement on the Cornwall club’s website said: “Regrettably, the club will be withdrawing from Betfred League 1 with immediate effect, with the recent match against Whitehaven its last. The scheduled fixture away to North Wales Crusaders on Sunday will not take place, nor will the club fulfil its remaining 2025 fixtures. “The club’s current ownership group, who gained control of Cornwall RLFC back in November, immediately sought further investment to try and stabilise the club and to grow the game of rugby league in the Duchy, through a professional club.
“Significant progress was made with potential overseas investors to achieve this although sadly, due the current uncertainties in the United States of America, this has not been possible. “The club have subsequently explored other avenues to secure required funding, but these have been extensively exhausted, leaving Cornwall RLFC with no option other than to withdraw immediately.” In a post on Bluesky, North Wales Crusaders said: “We’ll issue further information relating to our planned fixture this weekend once discussions have taken place with the RFL.
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