We have just learned of the death of former Wales international Terry Robbins who passed away on November 17 aged 81 of a heart attack, after failing to properly recover from a serious injury last year. Born on 28th July 1934 in Merthyr Tydfil, Robbins made his name in rugby union with Swansea, played 24 …
Two High Schools from North East Wales broke new ground on Thursday by playing a game of Girls Rugby League. Elfed High School from Buckley played hosts to St Joseph’s High School of Wrexham in a game of Touch played under lights on the Elfed’s all-weather pitch. The game was played over four quarters to …
Coleg Y Cymoedd, a further education college in Rhondda Cynon Taff, has been awarded the status of an Accredited Rugby Football League Category 3 Academy. This award is given on a continual rolling annual basis subject to twice annual reviews being satisfactory. It means that Rugby League will be taught full-time in the college and …
Valley Cougars lost their Conference South title as they lost 39-16 to Nottingham Outlaws in the final at Treharris RFC on September 19. Persistent offending meant the Cougars were their own worst enemies and for eight minutes in the second half they were down to 10 men after two red cards and a sin-bin. Some …
Wales Rugby League have appointed current Halifax RLFC commercial director and ex Featherstone Rovers RLFC chief executive officer Craig Poskitt as their new commercial director. Poskitt will continue in post at Halifax whilst undertaking his voluntary role with Wales Rugby League, where initially he will be looking at commercial avenues around the European Championship. Wales …
CRUSADERS U16S were beaten 40-16 by Shevington Sharks in the North West Counties U16s Plate final on Sunday. The final scoreline doesn’t do the performance of the young Crusaders any justice, as they lost to a decent Wigan-based Shevington side. A poor spell just after half-time cost North Wales dearly and allowed the Sharks to …
The Jordan Jevons Testimonial match takes place this Sunday at Treharris Phoenix RFC with a dual code match between Treharris and rugby league outfit Valley Cougars (kick-off 1pm), one half of league, one half of union. The 21-year old, who played for both clubs, recently had to have half of one of his legs amputated …
CHAMPION SCHOOLS YEAR 7 NATIONAL FINAL YSGOL GYFUN GYMRAEG GLANTAF (CARDIFF) 40 WADE DEACON (WIDNES) 6 By Ian Golden at Wembley Stadium It was the biggest day in the history for Cardiff-based Welsh speaking school Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf and they didn’t disappoint as they dominated the Year 7 Rugby League Champion Schools Final, …
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CHAMPION SCHOOLS YEAR 8 FINAL – ST PETER’S WIGAN 46 YSGOL GYFUN YSTALYFERA 0 By Ian Golden at Richmond RFC, Old Deer Park It was a step too far for Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera as they went down 46-0 to St Peter’s of Wigan in the Champion Schools Year 8 Final in Richmond on Friday. After …
In their first season playing Rugby League, Pill Harriers under 16s took their first trophy, beating Rhondda Outlaws 38-22 in an exciting contest. Pill Harriers took an early lead through Lennon Greggains and some ill-discipline five metres from the try line by The Outlaws, Fraser Stroud converted. Some big tackles from both sides ensured an …
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