Evans looking to help North Wales Crusaders' title push
Carl Forster's Crusaders are the team to beat and with eight matches of the campaign left to play, they sit three points clear at the head of the rankings.
Welsh international Evans made a strong impression during his debut season with North Wales Crusaders last year and he was handed a new one-year-deal by head coach Forster.
However, while an injury sustained away to Goole Vikings earlier in the season has seen him sidelined up to now, Evans remains hopeful of a return come the back end of the season.
He told the club's website: 'I've loved my time at the club.
'There's a brilliant group of lads here, and Foz (Forster) and the rest of the coaching team are doing a brilliant job.
'Being injured when the team is flying at the top of the league can be tough, but I'm also really proud of the group we've got here and excited for what we can achieve.
'For me, the aim is to get back into contention towards the back end of the season and hopefully help play my part in getting this side to the league title.'
Cru will return to action on July 6. Colwyn Bay's Stadiwm CSM will be the setting for the meeting with second-placed Workington.
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