'A huge, dark cloud has been lifted from this place'

Wales’ only professional rugby league club North Wales Crusaders are back from the brink of extinction following a difficult few months.

The Colwyn Bay-based club were plunged into crisis when the previous owners announced it would no longer be funding the League One outfit.

But thanks to the hard work of supporters and volunteers and with a new company at the helm, the future looks brighter for the club.

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