Cymru to face Canada in July as part of World Cup preparations

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 …

WRL welcome Matthew Porch as Non-Executive Director for Finance

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 …

WRL welcome Jo Thomas as Non-Executive Director

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 …

Transforming lives through rugby league: Our 2025-2030 strategy

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 …

Men’s squad named for Ireland fixtures

Paul Berry has named a 19-man squad for the two senior men’s internationals against Ireland. Wales will face Ireland at The Gnoll in Neath on Saturday 25th October, 3pm, and once again at the home of Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 1st November (3pm). Rhodri Lloyd, who became Wales’ youngest ever senior men’s team player in …

Opportunity: Non-Executive Director (People)

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as Non-Executive Director with responsibility for People. As the governing body for rugby league in Wales, we are committed to providing opportunities for everyone to play. Sport has the power to to thrill and excite, but equally, we know that playing sport is beneficial to the health …

Opportunity: Non-Executive Director (Finance)

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as Non-Executive Director with responsibility for Finance. As the governing body for rugby league in Wales, we are committed to providing opportunities for everyone to play. Sport has the power to to thrill and excite, but equally, we know that playing sport is beneficial to the health …

Kear stands down as Head Coach

John Kear has stepped down from his role as Head Coach of Wales Rugby League Men’s team after over ten years in charge.  Appointed in 2014, Kear was at the helm as Wales lifted the 2015 European Championship thanks to victories over France, Scotland and Ireland, completing a remarkable turnaround from three defeats in the …

Important ticketing information

Ahead of Saturday’s fixtures at The Gnoll (Neath RFC), we would like to inform spectators of some important ticketing information. As part of our partnership with Ticketpass, all tickets must be purchased through the Ticketpass website, available via https://wrl.wales/tickets When arriving at the turnstile, all spectators must have a QR code on their phone to …