North Wales Crusaders will host Hunslet in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup at Caldy RFC at 2pm on Saturday, February 26.

With RGC currently in season and Wales’ U20s hosting matches at Stadiwm Eirias in rugby union’s Six Nations, Crusaders were informed they were unable to play this Challenge Cup tie in Colwyn Bay because of the number of fixtures in a short space of time. 

The club have been working tirelessly to search for an alternative venue in the North Wales region but, with the short notice, options have been difficult to come by. 

Caldy RFC on the Wirral have agreed to host the fixture as North Wales take their Challenge Cup tie on the road, aiming to secure a spot in the fifth round of the tournament. 

Crusaders chief executive Andy Moulsdale said: “We’d like to thank Caldy RFC for their fantastic support with hosting our Challenge Cup tie.

“After a brilliant win at Swinton, we’ve had to face some challenges with this tie, but I hope all our supporters understand the position we’ve found ourselves in.

“Unfortunately, we couldn’t hold the match in Colwyn Bay because of the other events already pencilled in at the stadium over this upcoming period.

“We’ve been speaking to numerous stadiums in the North Wales area, but it’s been a real challenge because of the short notice and with other sports currently in the middle of their season.

“The date and time we’ve set are based on Caldy RFC’s availability and it’d be fantastic to see a strong crowd follow us to the Wirral.

“Last season was one of the greatest for the club and we’ve had a solid start to 2022 so this Challenge Cup tie with Hunslet is another massive one as we look to make it to the fifth round.”

Entry to the cup tie is £10, with U16s going free of charge.