Sponsors boost under 19s in European Championships

Wales under 19s trip to Italy to compete in the European Championships has been boosted by the support of a number of sponsors. Coleg y Cymoedd Rugby League Academy will take pride of place on the front of the Welsh shirt as main sponsor. The Academy was launched in 2021 to provide aspiring players in …

Wales Wheelchair to face Ireland ahead of Rugby League World Cup

Wales Wheelchair will finalise their preparations for the IRL Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup when face Ireland on Saturday 8 October at Calderdale Leisure Centre, Halifax (kick-off: 2pm). The game will be the second meeting of the year between the two nations, with Wales winning 64-22 in the Celtic Cup. It will be the last …

Wales under 16s see off Cumbria

A seven-try performance from Wales under 16s was enough to claim a 38-12 victory over Cumbria in Colwyn Bay. A double for both Daniel Barlett and Kaden Johnson as well as tries for Jake Nottingham, Cory Westerman and Issac Wheatley ensured Wales backed up the victory against England with a commanding performance before the rematch …

Triple header of action in North Wales on Saturday

This Saturday sees a rugby league takeover in North Wales as a triple header heads to Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay. First up is the 2022 Clecs Media North Wales Grand Final between Flintshire Falcons and Conwy Celts (kick-off: 11am). The Celts – who topped the league – will look to add to their three …

Rhys Williams running with the ball.

Williams to captain Wales on landmark appearance

Rhys Williams will captain Wales when he makes a record breaking 31st appearance for his country against France on Sunday.  Williams will set a new record for appearances for the men’s senior side, surpassing former teammates Jordan James and Ian Watson. He already holds the record for most tries scored by a Welshman at men’s senior …

Wales name 30-player squad ahead of France test

Wales head coach, John Kear, has named fifteen uncapped players in an initial squad of 30 ahead of the test match against France in Albi on Sunday 19 June (3.30pm local time/2.30pm UK time).  They include Leigh Centurions duo, Caleb Aekins and Luis Roberts, plus recent York City Knights recruit, Bailey Antrobus. Will Evans (Whitehaven) …