There are three domestic WRL league matches, plus one friendly match, to enjoy in Wales this weekend, with two having already been postponed and rearranged. Cardiff Blue Dragons will be looking to bounce back following their 40-16 defeat at Aber Valley Wolves last weekend. The Wolves were rampant throughout with former rugby union professional Jason …
Ian Golden, Alex Paynter and Harry Jones look back at the weekend’s elite action featuring Wales internationals and other World Cup prospects. Jodie Boyd-Ward cemented herself as one of the most successful female Rugby League players ever as she was a part of the history-making Leeds Rhinos side that lifted the Betfred Challenge Cup in a very …
The Wales Rugby League Wheelchair side are set to make history in February 2023 as they become the first rugby league team outside of the Americas to tour Brazil. The six-time Celtic Cup champions, who will be competing in this autumn’s Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, will take part in a number of collaborative training …
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Wales U19 head coach Wayne Ponting has named a 24-player squad who will play in the Men’s U19 European Championship this September. The squad contains no less than 11 players who have come through the Wales Rugby League National Development Academy at Coleg y Cymoedd, with five who have been signed by Super League partners Salford …
Nearly two decades ago, the powerhouses of rugby league in South Wales were Bridgend Blue Bulls and Aberavon Fighting Irish. In 2003 and 2004, they met in the Welsh Grand Final with Bridgend winning on each occasion. They even met in the first ever Welsh Conference match back in 2003 with the Bulls winning 56-16. …
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North Wales Crusaders Wheelchair Rugby League have become the first Rugby League club and only the tenth recipient of the insport Gold Award. Founded in 2013, the Crusaders have been at the forefront of disability Rugby League in Wales since their inception. Following the success of their multiple Wheelchair sides, this has resulted in a …
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The participating nations have been confirmed for the U19s European Championships, which will be held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy between 1-11 September. France will be aiming to defend their 2018 title, with England, Ireland, Italy, Serbia, Scotland and Wales also set to compete and, following negotiations with their Ministry of Sport, Ukraine will also take …
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On a hot sunny day, albeit with a nice breeze blowing through Stebonheath Park in Llanelli, the Wales Rugby League Year 7, 8 and 9 titles were decided. YEAR 7 – YSGOL GYFUN RHYDYWAUN 28 Y PANT COMPREHENSIVE 10 Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun from the Cynon Valley, shut out Llanharri’s Y Pant Comprehensive in the second …
The match officials have been announced for the international weekend with Wales’ James Jones appointed to referee the big women’s clash between England and France in Warrington on Saturday. Jones, who made his international rugby league refereeing debut last year, making him a unique dual code international referee, is delighted to be officiating in the …
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Wales have named a 19-player squad for their inaugural Women’s European Championship B match, which is against Italy this Sunday at Pandy Park, Cross Keys (kick-off 1pm). The match is the second in a three-nation three-match group, with Ireland beating Italy 30-6 last week in Udine. Wales will travel to Ireland for the concluding encounter …
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