Tom Brindle has named his squad to face England in Saturday’s historic World Cup match in Perth (7.35 AM BST, 2.35pm local). Hannah Bluck will become an international in a fourth different sport having been named at centre, while Canterbury Bulldogs captain, Tayla Preston starts at scrum-half alongside Ffion Lewis at stand-off, who will become …
Wales Men will now face USA at The Wern, home of Merthyr RFC on Saturday 17th October (3pm). The venue was switched in recent weeks to accommodate a potential fixture for Wales ‘A’. Unfortunately, the planned opponents have withdrawn from the match in recent days, so we are looking for new opponents. Additionally, another ‘A’ …
Wales head coach, Tom Brindle, has named his 23-player squad for a history-making first appearance at the Rugby League World Cup this October. Captained by Bethan Dainton, the squad includes three players who turned out in the first ever game for Wales RL Women – Leanne Burnell, Kathryn Salter and Emily Hughes. Burnell is one …
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Following medical advice, Ffion Jenkins has retired from rugby league. Red Thread number 48, Ffion made her debut against France in 2023 and pulled on the Welsh shirt seven times, including in the history-making World Cup qualifier against Netherlands in 2024. “It has been an incredible journey and an absolute honour to have represented Wales,” …
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wales Rugby League, the National Governing Body for Rugby League in Wales. We are seeking to appoint a Kit & Equipment Manager to support the Senior Men’s Teams. Location: Home and remote based with travel Voluntary Role with agreed expenses The position may require international travel, and all applicants …
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Wales Rugby League Women will face Canada in at The Gnoll on Sunday 19th July (3pm kick-off), as preparations continue for a historic first appearance at the Rugby League World Cup later this year. The match marks a significant milestone in preparation ahead of our debut on the world stage this autumn in Australia. Drawn …
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Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Porch as its new Non-Executive Director (Finance), effective from 25 October 2025. Matthew brings a strong background in finance, governance, and strategic planning, with experience across both the public and private sectors. ACCA and AAT qualified, his career began as an accounting apprentice, where …
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Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Thomas as its new Non-Executive Director for People. This role will support strong leadership across the organisation and help build closer links with communities. Jo has a strong interest in both people and sport, at national and grassroots level. She is focused on developing …
Wales Rugby League (WRL) has today launched its new 2025–2030 Strategy, setting out an ambitious plan to grow rugby league across Wales and use the power of sport to bring people together. The strategy was co-produced with a wide range of stakeholders, including community clubs, volunteers, players, and partners, to make sure it reflects the needs and …
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