Wales looking for a new Women’s national side head after Craig Taylor resigns

Wales Rugby League women’s head coach Craig Taylor has resigned from his role due to a change in his personal commitments. The 45-year old was the side’s first ever head coach, taking charge for two matches in 2019, the second being Wales Women’s first ever win, an historic 24-20 win over England Community Lions in …

Wales Rugby League socially distance present regional and international caps

Wales Rugby League officials have been visiting community clubs this Christmas to present the caps that were owed from the 2019 season. A large presentation with all players to be invited, was due to take place in the spring, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so last week, before the new lockdown restrictions …

North Wales Origin in National Lottery spotlight

Up and down Wales, our clubs, coaches and volunteers have been supporting their communities during the tough months of the pandemic. This week, the National Lottery’s Dedicated To…campaign is shining a light on the grassroots sporting heroes that have been keeping us all going – mentally and physically – since Covid-19 hit the headlines earlier …

Crusaders Wheelchair Head Coach scores highly for Community Spirit

This week, the National Lottery Dedicated To…campaign celebrates our grassroots sporting heroes for their community spirit during 2020. Covid-19 may have changed the way we go about our lives but one thing remains the same: our clubs are the very heart of our communities. And when it comes to commitment to rugby league and disability …

David Butler appointed as Rugby League European Federation GM

The Rugby League European Federation has confirmed the appointment of David Butler as the organization’s new general manager, with the former head of participation at British Equestrian and director of delivery for Basketball England due to take up his post on 4 January, 2021. Butler returns to the sport having previously held the roles of …

Billy Boston, Gus Risman and Clive Sullivan chosen for Cardiff statue

Three of the greatest rugby league players in the history of the game – Billy Boston, Gus Risman and Clive Sullivan – have been selected to adorn a statue to commemorate the Cardiff Bay Codebreakers. The public and a special panel of experts agreed on the trio who will now be immortalised on a statue …