Wales have beaten Scotland three times in rugby league today, scoring seven tries in each game. Ian Golden reported on the U16s and Students wins, with Eleanor Wilds at the U18 victory. Pics: Mark Stringer (U16s), Eleanor Wilds (U18s), David Butler (Students). STUDENTS – SCOTLAND 10 WALES 34 Clive Griffiths made a welcome return …
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Aberavon Fighting Irish completed the double over Rhondda Outlaws, winning 46-22 to extended their winning streak to five out of five this season. They started the match well with two tries from Cody Rees and one from Conor O’Callaghan, with Sean Waldeck adding one goal for a 14-0 lead. Outlaws got on the …
The JES Group Rugby League Conference continues this Saturday with two more matches that will have a significant impact on who reaches the Grand Final on August 2nd. Bridgend Blue Bulls take on Cynon Valley Cavaliers at Brynglas Field in Pyle (kick-off 2.30pm). The Bulls have just come out of a tough midweek encounter at …
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Harry Jones and Ian Golden review last week’s action containing Welsh internationals and hopefuls. The new Wheelchair Super League season started last weekend, and there were plenty of Wales wheelchair internationals in that and other competitions, with just one of Alan Caron’s 10-player Celtic Cup squad not in action. In Edinburgh, Jodie Boyd-Ward helped to …
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Wales Dragonhearts, the representative side for the men’s community game in this country, are running an open session for anyone who wants to claim international honours this autumn. This open session will take place on Sunday 20th July in South Wales at a venue to be confirmed. The timings will be emailed to those registered …
Aberavon Fighting Irish remain unbeaten in the JES Group Rugby League Conference this season, following a 56-6 demolition of Rhondda Outlaws at Harlequins Field on Saturday. The home side were already 24-0 up at half-time, taking the lead with a try on 17 minutes from Cody Rees, that was converted by Sean Waldeck. Nanthawat Naonan …
Wales Students’ head coach Clive Griffiths has released his squad for the Four Nations in Nottingham that starts next Sunday 29th June. Wales open their campaign by taking on Scotland (kick-off 2pm). They then face England on Wednesday 2nd July (kick-off 7pm) before finishing their campaign against Ireland on Saturday 5th July (2pm). Up to …
The WRL National Development Academy at Coleg y Cymoedd have announced their pre-season sessions that start on Tuesday 24th June. For all apart from the final week, the sessions will take place at the Centre of Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach. Applications are still open for those who want to join the course for 2025-26, …
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North Wales Crusaders are now three points clear at the top of League 1 after beating nearest rivals Midlands Hurricanes in a tight clash in Colwyn Bay on Sunday, with Ant Walker and Paddy Jones in their side. Keighley Cougars, starring Billy Walkley, sneaked their second win of the season, beating Rochdale Hornets 26-25 at home. …
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The Welsh launch for the new book about former Wales international Roy Francis is at the Brynmawr Social Club this Wednesday (18 June) at 6.30pm. “Roy Francis: Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader” has been written by Professor Tony Collins, writer of some of the best books about the history of our sport, and he will be there …
