North Wales Crusaders secure permanent home at Brewery Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:14 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Bridgend's Brewery Field will become the first permanent home of the North Wales Crusaders, Wales' only professional rugby league club. This announcement follows a significant effort by supporters to save the club from financial difficulties. Former owner Jamie Elkaleh, now chair, emphasized the importance of this move for community engagement and local business support. The arrangement is still awaiting final approval from the Rugby Football League, with plans for the Crusaders to host a few games in South Wales while maintaining their core activities in Colwyn Bay.
- •Crusaders previously faced financial collapse earlier this year.
- •Club was reformed following liquidation in 2011.
- •Elkaleh plans to enhance local business and community ties.
- •Crusaders will play a limited number of games in South Wales.
- •Final approval from the Rugby Football League is pending.
- 10:14 AMYahoo Sports — Brewery Field to become Crusaders' permanent home
"Bridgend's Brewery Field is to become North Wales Crusaders' first permanent home.
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