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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 …

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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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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 …

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A new era for Wales Rugby League will begin against Ireland at The Gnoll on Saturday 25 October (3pm). Paul Berry will take charge of his first game as Head Coach as part of a two-game series against the Irish that includes a second meeting on Saturday 1 November (3pm) at the Millennium Stadium in …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Garry Dunn will head up the coaching staff for our under 18s in 2025 – a coaching setup that includes former international Ben Evans. Dunn has been involved in the sport as a player and coach for 35 years, including seven years as Head Coach of the Royal Air Force rugby league side, and spent …

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