North Wales Crusaders are the 2025 Betfred League One Champions!
North Wales Crusaders were crowned Betfred League One Champions on Sunday following a home victory over Keighley Cougars.
It was party time in Colwyn Bay – and the celebrations had already started at half-time, as the hosts raced into a 30-0 lead, with Patrick Ah Van’s opening score, Chris Barratt’s double, as well as tries from Sam Wilde and Toby Hughes.
The Cougars fought back in the second half, and despite three tries from the visitors, this couldn’t and wouldn’t spoil a memorable afternoon for the Crusaders.
Carl Forster’s side have well and truly stormed to the 2025 title with an impressive fourteen wins out of seventeen. They will see out their season next weekend, away at Whitehaven.
Workington ensured that they would be runners-up in this year’s competition after a strong outing against Rochdale.
Swinton, who played their final game last Sunday, have finished third.
Similar to the league leaders, Town racked up a formidable lead in the first forty, with seven different try scorers on the day.
The Hornets managed a late consolation score but have fallen out of the top four on the back of this defeat.
Fourth place will be determined next Sunday when Rochdale face Dewsbury.
For now, though, it’s the Rams who have in fact leapfrogged the Hornets into fourth spot – meaning destiny is in their own hands heading into the final round.
The West Yorkshire side enjoyed a massive win over Midlands Hurricanes in Round 21 – inspired by Jacob Hookem who dotted down for five tries.
Then, Goole Vikings came out on top against a spirited Newcastle Thunder, and just like the other three winning teams, produced plenty of points in their opening half to put the game to bed early.
The 2025 Betfred League One season will conclude next weekend.
Betfred League One Round 21 results:
Dewsbury Rams 40 Midlands Hurricanes 4
Goole Vikings 30 Newcastle Thunder 12
Workington Town 36 Rochdale Hornets 4
North Wales Crusaders 30 Keighley Cougars 16
The full fixture list for the Betfred League One can be found here.
