Wales suffered defeat in an historic first-ever test match against France. The home side crossed for three tries in Carcassonne to earn the win, against a Welsh side which was led by Bethan Dainton for the first time and included six debutants. Laureane Biville and Dorine Samarra got over for first half tries, with Perle …
Bethan Dainton has been named the new captain of Wales ahead of the upcoming international matches against France and England. The 35-year-old from Hengoed made her Wales RL debut in 2022 against England, becoming the fourth woman to be a dual-code international, having won eight caps for Wales in rugby union between 2016 and 2021. …
As part of the Wales Rugby League strategic plan and working with Sport Wales ‘Vision for Sport’ an exciting opportunity has arisen at the WRL, the national governing body for Rugby League in Wales. We are seeking to appoint a Head Coach to lead our Under 19’s programme and to work with WRL to recruit …
Wales Rugby League (WRL) is pleased to welcome two new additions to its non-executive Board of Directors. Paul Richards joins the Board with numerous years’ service as a HR executive working for UK and International companies. Hailing from Llanelli, he has spent most of his working life in the Midlands before returning to Wales to …
Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce a charity partnership with charity, Anthony Nolan. Anthony Nolan is the charity that makes lifesaving connections between patients in need and incredible strangers ready to donate their stem cells. For someone with blood cancer or a blood disorder, a stem cell transplant from a matching donor could be …
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A 20-player squad has been named for the Chairman’s XIII fixture against Cumbria on Friday 13 October at the LEL Arena (7.30pm). The squad includes eight players who were part of the Men’s senior squad in Rugby League World Cup 2021 last Autumn, including Luke Thomas. Thomas is also one of four players who have …
Wales became the first-ever Four Nations champions at under 16s level after beating England Lions 38-18 in Leigh writes Andy Morgan. The victory left Wales unbeaten at the top of the standings after big wins over Ireland and Scotland earlier this year. Wales ran in seven tries in a comprehensive win, with Henry Parker’s try …
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Cymru will face England live on BBC2 and iPlayer in a one-off test match this Autumn. The match at Headingley Stadium in Leeds will kick-off at midday on Saturday 4 November. It is part of double-header, followed by England and Tonga in a men’s international. Tickets for the game are on sale now. Partnership opportunities …
Wales under 16s showed a ruthless edge to score 15 tries in a comprehensive win over Scotland in Barrow. The game started in ominous fashion, with captain Jake Nottingham sent to the sin-bin in the opening set for a dangerous tackle, with Scottish winger, Henry Grierson taking advantage of the extra space afforded to get …
Wales Women’s Head Coach, Thomas Brindle, has congratulated Bryonie King after she was awarded a professional contract by the Welsh Rugby Union. King has played four times for Wales Rugby League Women’s team, captaining the side in the successful European Championship B trophy win in 2022. She played for Cardiff Demons at club level, helping …
