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Leader Live
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Coach Carl thrilled with North Wales Crusaders' run
Crusaders have triumphed in nine games including last week's win over League One title rivals Midlands Hurricanes. Asked if he anticipated such a great start to the campaign, head coach Forster (pictured) told CruCast: 'No, especially when we looked at our opening four (fixtures). 'I think we spoke about going two from four or three from four would be an exceptional start to the season. 'Obviously, we've had our setbacks. You know, it's not all been brilliant. 'We've had our Goole cup game, which was a blessing in disguise and then, obviously, Swinton away. 'That's still a bug bear for me, but I actually think for the bigger picture, it could actually be quite a good thing that it's happened to us, because I think our response has been first class since the Swinton game. 'We've said before that we've got the best attack in terms of the points scored, best defence in terms of conceded. 'We've not brought a loan in. We've not used dual-reg. We've stuck with our squad we've put together and I think that's a big thing for me.' The Cru don't have a game this weekend so Midlands will cut the gap at the top to just a point if they see off Goole at home on Sunday. Third-placed Workington Town host bottom-of-the-table Newcastle, Keighley Cougars go to Swinton Lions and Dewsbury Rams welcome Whitehaven.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Coach Forster delighted with North Wales Crusaders' display
It was first against second at Colwyn Bay's Stadiwm CSM and while Hurricanes blew in to take the lead, Crusaders managed to turn things around to record a 14-4 triumph. This result moves North Wales three points clear at the head of League One. Reflecting on his side's ninth triumph in 10 matches this season, head coach Forster said: 'I'm really proud of my players out there today, that's a performance which shows why we're at the top of the table. 'Midlands are a big side, they've recruited some quality players so to have come away from the game with a win which sees us move three points clear, that speaks volumes about the squad we have here. 'For me, that game was always going to be tight, if you look at it, we've got Jake Spedding, Sam Wilde, Jordan Case and Ben Evans all out – they're big players for us, but credit has to go to each member of the squad because whether it's players playing week in, week out, lads pushing for a starting spot, or the injured players they're all playing a huge part.' It was the visitors who opened the scoring after a quarter-of-an-hour. Jon-Luke Kirby ran on to a short pass and powered through the Crusaders' line to score an unconverted try. The hosts hit back via Joe Baldwin's score, which was converted by Jamie Dallimore and that handed North Wales a slender 6-4 advantage at the interval. Early in the second half, Jordy Gibson's kick caused problems for the Hurricanes defence and Lloyd Roby swept in to score his side's second try of the contest. Dallimore added the extras and he kicked a penalty later in proceedings to confirm an excellent triumph. Forster added: 'We went into the game with a plan, we knew that it was going to be tight, they're a physical side and look to strangle you and then capitalise on your errors, I though that we managed that really well. 'There were some strange calls in the game, I think we've probably had one or two tries ruled out which I need to watch back, but that's not the focus for me now, I want this squad to have all the accolades which they deserve.' Crusaders are now more than halfway through their season and they now have a healthy three-point advantage over the chasing pack following a positive weekend. Third-placed Workington Town were defeated 24-14 away to Swinton Lions, while Dewsbury Rams - fourth heading into the weekend - lost out 20-14 at home to Goole Vikings. However, North Wales now have to play the waiting game prior to their return to action. This will be on July 6 when Crusaders play host to Workington. Crusaders' advantage could be down to one point by then as Midlands tackle Goole on Sunday.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Crusaders' coach Carl says there's still a long way to go
Crusaders are now more than halfway through their season and the leaders have a healthy three-point advantage over the chasing pack in League One. Their latest success arrived in a 14-4 outcome during a top-of-the-table showdown with Midlands Hurricanes on Sunday. It's looking positive for Cru, but head coach Forster stressed: 'Where we are is nice, but it's important to remember that nothing is won at this stage and we've got to be really on top of our game in the fixtures we have left to play. 'You've seen Goole beat Dewsbury, Swinton beat Workington and Keighley beat Rochdale this weekend, that tells you just how tough this league can be. 'I think we've slipped up twice this season against Goole in the cup and then Swinton in the league, both of those games I felt we let the emotions of the day take over and we went away from our game plan. 'We need to learn from that, take yesterday as an example of what happens when we focus on the task at hand and we'll let the fans enjoy the ride, enjoy being top of the league, but for us as a group, we don't think about that until the final hooter goes at Whitehaven on the last day of the season.' North Wales now have to play the waiting game prior to their return to action. This will be on July 6 when Cru host Workington.
Leader Live
7 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
North Wales Crusaders all set for big top-two showdown
This weekend marks the start of the second half of the League One season and Crusaders, the leaders, host second-placed Midlands Hurricanes at Colwyn Bay's Stadiwm CSM. Cru's next two matches after this are against Workington and Dewsbury, who sit third and fourth in the table. Asked if these three big games were season-defining ones, head coach Forster told CruCast: 'I'm not quite sure, because, for example, we could get beat off Midlands and then we beat Workington and then Midlands go to Workington away. Workington win that, you know, you're back on where you were originally. 'So, it literally is - I know it's boring and I know every coach says it - it is, literally, week-by-week. 'Obviously, if we do win both games, it puts us in a really good spot and, at the end of the day, it then puts the league in our own hands and it's how we choose our own destiny then.' With nine games played, a tally of eight victories sees North Wales at the top of the pile, a point clear of Midlands, while Workington are a further two points back. Forster added: 'So, that's the position we want to be in. We don't want to be chasing teams. 'We don't want to be relying on other results. Right now, it's in our hands, but can you really say that with just one point between you and second, and you've got a game to play? 'So, no, we can't go thinking about a league title just yet. I think you can probably only think about that with four, five games left and being in a good spot. 'So, like I've always said, we'll have this little bank of games where we'll focus and we'll have objectives for it and then we'll review it after that, and then, by all means, if we're three, four points clear at the top of the league, I think then we can start dreaming about what's achievable come the end of the year. 'But, until then, we can't sit here being content with being one point clear with, obviously, we've got second, third and fourth all to come. 'So, a long way to go, but I'd rather be in the position that we're in now than where we have been in the last two years.'
Cosmopolitan
13-06-2025
- Health
- Cosmopolitan
Everything I wish I knew about laser hair removal
Before we get into it, let me make this clear from the jump, I'm all for body hair positivity. Do whatever you want with your own hair, but being hairy just isn't for me. So, I went down the laser hair removal route for pretty much my whole body a few years back. I booked in to have my underarms, legs and bikini all zapped of hair and was told 6-8 sessions should do the trick. Yet, 30 sessions later, my bikini and underarms are still growing as wildly as the day before I started my treatment plan – something I wasn't expecting at all. So, is laser hair removal a scam? TikTok seems to think so. Some users of the social media platform are documenting their experience, and their regrets of having multiple laser hair removal sessions with less than impressive results. I'm not hating on laser hair removal entirely and I know it can be successful. While it didn't work for my bikini line and underarms, my legs have been smooth ever since I ended my sessions which is very confusing. Having so many sessions under my belt, there are definitely things I wish I understood about the treatment before I booked in... To find out what the heck was going on with my pubes and pits, I asked an expert, Shireen Forster, the founder of Laser Me Out, to explain. 'Some people feel misled because laser hair removal requires multiple sessions and isn't always fully permanent – many experience hair reduction rather than complete elimination,' she says. 'Inconsistent results, poor provider techniques, and variations in individual hair cycles can also contribute to dissatisfaction.' Before embarking on my hair removal journey, I was aware that your hair/skin contrast is a major factor for successful treatment (dark hair on a lighter skin tone will see far greater success than hair and skin of a similar tone). But, what I wasn't aware of was all the other important factors – and I wish I had known before. 'While hair/skin contrast is important,' says Forster. 'Other factors like hair thickness, hormone levels, genetics, and the type of laser used play a role in effectiveness.' Hormones? Let's talk about those. Turns out, if your body is a little more hormonally charged (including those with PCOS, pregnant people, or those with naturally high testosterone levels), laser hair removal can be way less effective. Hormonal changes can also trigger hair growth even after seemingly successful laser treatments. Oh, and let's not forget that hair grows in cycles. At any given time, only a certain percentage of your hair is in the active growth phase (known as the anagen phase), which is the only time laser is effective. That's why multiple sessions are needed – you have to catch each follicle at the right time. For my more persistently bushy areas, I've made the decision to swap to electrolysis to tackle my unwanted hair - an actually permanent hair removal solution. The difference between these treatments? I asked Dr Hiba Injibar, founder of Dermasurge Clinic: 'Laser hair removal works by targeting the pigment in hair follicles with laser energy, which weakens the follicle and slows future growth. Electrolysis, on the other hand, involves inserting a fine probe into each follicle and using an electrical current to destroy it, leading to permanent removal.' It sounds like an easy switcheroo, which made me wonder why electrolysis isn't as popular, but, delving into it, there are pros and cons to both treatments. 'Laser hair removal is faster and less painful,' says Forster. 'But, it's ineffective on blonde or grey hair. Electrolysis is slower and more painful but provides permanent results and works on all hair and skin types.' Something else to consider is the cost. Typically, laser hair removal will cost around £40-£150 per session, with 6-12 sessions needed but isn't always permanent. Electrolysis will set you back around £30-£200 per session, with 8-15 sessions needed, depending on the size of the area being treated, but, it is permanent. For me, a combination of both treatments (spread out over a long period of time) has proven to be the most effective way of making myself hairless from the chin down. It's come at a hefty cost and it's certainly not pain-free but, would I do it all over again? Absolutely. I'm waving bye bye to that bush once and for all. Follow Emma on Instagram
