Barrow Raiders youngsters Stevie Watson, Trent Ruddy and Seth Woodend have joined North Wales Crusaders on short-term loan deals.

Watson appeared for North Wales last weekend, starting their 64-4 defeat at Salford RLFC.

Woodend, meanwhile, has already featured elsewhere on loan this season, scoring four tries in eight games for Whitehaven.

The trio have all signed professional terms with the Raiders – Watson and Ruddy earning deals ahead of the 2026 season, and Woodend 12 months prior.

We wish all three players well this weekend.