A meeting was held at Glyndwr University recently where the Northern section of the Wales Match Officials Society was formed to join the already successful society which has until now been based in the South of Wales. Gary Stephenson was appointed as Co-ordinator and secretary for the area. Gary is also the Universities Rugby League …
It is with great pleasure that Wales Rugby League announces that our President Mike Nicholas has joined the RFL Roll of Honour for 2012. The Roll of Honour was introduced in 2003 and recognises individuals who have performed exceptionally on behalf of the game over a long period of time as players and/or administrators and …
It is with sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of Welsh international Idwal Fisher. He passed away at the age of 76 in Lockerbie, Scotland. He signed for Warrington on his 27th birthday, 3rd February 1962, having played rugby union for Swansea. Initially he lodged with coach Ernie Ashcroft, before he was …
Wales Rugby League recently celebrated the achievements of staff and volunteers at half-time during the Wales under 18 international at The Gnoll in Neath. From a short list of nominees, awards were handed out to the Coach of the Year, Children’s Coach of the Year, Unsung Hero, Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer Coordinator. A …
Everyone at Wales Rugby League would like to send their sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of the Wales’ national football team manager, Gary Speed MBE. The Football Association of Wales have announced that Gary sadly died today aged just 42. A number of us at Wales Rugby League knew Gary either through …
North Wales Crusaders are delighted to confirm the appointment of former Wales and Great Britain Coach Clive Griffiths to head up the team at the Racecourse for the next two years. Clive had a distinguished Rugby League career as both a player and coach, leading Wales for 10 years through a heyday for Rugby League …
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Wales have moved up one place to sixth in the Rugby League International Federation’s World Rankings following their participation in the recent Gillette Four Nations. However France’s wins over Ireland and Scotland in the recent secondary level three nations tournament sees them retain fifth place, but are less than a point above Wales. Plus the …
Wales Rugby League have been awarded a Community Appreciation Award for their work leading up to the recent Wales v Ireland fixture at The Gnoll in Neath. The award, that was presented by Edwina Hart, Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science, was given to celebrate Wales Rugby League being a Bridgend Community Business Timebanking …
Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club announces a ground-breaking new Partnership to support the development of Rugby League throughout Wales with a particular focus on improving significantly the standard of Wales Rugby League prior to the 2013 World Cup, which is jointly hosted by England and Wales. The Partnership is between Wigan and the Governing Body …
Wales Rugby League have confirmed the appointment of Matthew Pritchard as the new permanent North Wales Development Officer. Pritchard was previously employed by Crusaders in 2008 as Community Development Manager and was with the club for three and half years. Whilst with the Crusaders he made a huge impact and has given over 9,000 people …
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