A Chairman’s XIII will represent Wales Rugby League (WRL) against Cumbria on Friday 13 October (7.30pm) at the LEL Arena. The match provides an opportunity for WRL to recognise the contribution of Brian Juliff, who recently stood down from his role as Chair after eleven years to support his wife Anne as she continues treatment …
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Girls aged 11-16 are invited to come and try rugby league every Tuesday this summer as part of a new session led by Wales Rugby League community coaches. The weekly sessions will run between 7pm and 8.30pm on the grass pitches at Sully RFC, with no previous experience of playing rugby league needed. Sessions are …
Words: Andy Morgan. Pics: Mark Stringer/Siwan Williams Wales under 16s and 18s both enjoyed success against their Irish counterparts in an international double-header at Rhyl on Saturday. WRL president Mike Nicholas MBE witnessed both games. He said: “The teams performed great pace and high levels of physicality synonymous with pure rugby league, without any elements …
Andy Morgan and Ian Golden review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com The Women’s Super League kicked off in style on Sunday when Leeds Rhinos hosted York Valkeryie in a repeat of last year’s Grand Final, with the away side taking revenge for last season’s defeat, …
Andy Morgan, Ian Golden and Harry Jones review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com Prop forwards Luke Thomas and Gil Dudson both came off the interchange bench to help Warrington Wolves to yet another win, maintaining their 100% start in the men’s Super League. Luis Roberts …
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Wales Rugby League can announce the under 16 boys squad for the 2023 season. It includes six players who were part of the 2022 squad that enjoyed a clean sweep of victories against England Community Lions and Cumbria. Of the 24 players selected, Aber Valley Wolves and Bridgend Blue Bulls both provide six of the …
Six talented youngsters will make up a new Dragons Elite Performance Squad in the 2023 season. The year 10 (under 15s) boys will attend a number of the Wales under 16s training camps throughout the year to accelerate their physical and technical development. The players will not be available for selection for the under 16s …
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Wales Rugby League Men’s side will open their European Championship campaign with a trip to Spain, later this year. John Kear’s side begin their group B campaign against the Spaniards (October 21 or 22), with a visit to Italy a week later (October 28 or 29). We will conclude with a home tie against France …
Andy Morgan and Harry Jones review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com In Super League, Luke Thomas (pictured above with fellow Celt Matty Russell) and Gil Dudson both came off the bench for the unbeaten Warrington Wolves, who extended their winning run to six games with …
Darren Morson has been appointed as Team Manager for the Wales Rugby League Men’s team. Originally from Builth Wells, Darren has a playing background in rugby union with clubs in Wales, England and Tanzania. His first team management role came at Old Halesonians RFC, but in 2020 Darren’s passion for league meant he took on …
