Hemel Stags defeated the Scorpions in Maesteg for the second time in 15 days after lack of concentration cost the home side on a number of occasions. It was disappointing for the home side as they started the game well, creating opportunities and looking like a different outfit to that has played over the last …
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A Wrexham-based Rugby League coach has been recognised for his commitment to develop the sport in the County Borough. Community Rugby League Coach Allen Jones, picked up two awards at Wrexham Council’s Recognition of Achievement awards, which recognises the efforts of local authority staff and partners. He was picked up his first award in recognition …
TETLEY’S CHALLENGE CUP FIRST ROUND SOUTH WEST LONDON CHARGERS 12 TORFAEN TIGERS 6 Torfaen Tigers went out of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup in the first round after going down 12-6 away at London Conference champions South West London Chargers on Saturday afternoon. The scoreline reflected the game, it was a tough defensive encounter throughout Tigers’ …
Wales Rugby League have named former London Skolars head coach Latham Tawhai as the new Head Coach of Wales Students following Clive Griffiths’ departure from the role last year. The New Zealand born 41-year old now resides in Colwyn Bay and will work in this post alongside his role at Raging Bull Sportswear, Wales Rugby …
Flintshire Falcons coach Mark Parry has picked up a prestigious award in his local community for his efforts in Rugby League this year. He was recently awarded the 2013 Flintshire Chronicle Community Sports Champion Award recognising his achievement of leading the Falcons to the North Wales Grand Final where they lost an exciting match against …
Wales Rugby League, the sport’s National Governing Body, have agreed to take over the running of South Wales Scorpions for the 2014 season after their founder and inaugural chairman Phil Davies decided to step down. Davies founded the club in late 2009 following the old Celtic Crusaders’ decision to move north and has been at …
Wales assistant coach Lee Briers has announced his retirement from playing following medical advice. Following independent medical recommendation, the Warrington Wolves talisman halfback has been forced to retire. Numerous scans and consultations have highlighted the damage sustained to Lee’s neck, leaving him with no option but to retire from playing. Lee will now make the …
Welshmen Rob Massam and Dalton Grant head the list for the Kingstone Press Championship 1 Dream Team announced today. The two Welsh born wingers were named in the mythical 13 announced by the Rugby Football League for their performances this season. Between them they notched up 44 tries this season as they compete for a …
North Wales Rugby League Development Officer Matthew Pritchard has left the governing body to take up a position of Wales Field Work Manager with National Doorstep Sport Organisation Street Games. Previously with Celtic Crusaders when they were in Super League, Matt has spent over five years supporting the growth of the community game in Wales …
Wales Rugby League’s Chief Operating Officer Chris Thair has congratulated North Wales Crusaders on their promotion to the Championship following their thrilling win over South Wales Scorpions on Sunday. The 35-22 victory was full of drama throughout and ended in celebrations not seen in Wrexham since the old Crusaders club qualified for the play-offs. “I’d …
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