Torfaen Tigers took their time to get going, but in the end, they dominated against North Wales Crusaders to win 60-28 in Deeside, to do the double over them, and go four points clear at the top of the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League. The home side, whilst the Tigers were shaking off their three …
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There’s just over a week to go to Summer Smash at Cardiff Arms Park and the line-up has been confirmed for the big day in the Welsh capital on Saturday 14th June. There will be two JES Rugby League Conference matches for fans to enjoy, plus two of Wales’ international sides will also be in …
Ian Golden and Harry Jones round-up last weekend’s action featuring our Welsh internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Andy Shaw The half-way stage was reached in League 1, with North Wales Crusaders on top. Ant Walker and Paddy Jones played for them this week as they beat Rochdale Hornets at home. Midlands Hurricanes are second, and Luis …
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Aberavon Fighting Irish kicked off their defence of the JES Group Rugby League Conference with a 34-24 win at home to South Wales Jets, who had won the title the year before. In a repeat of last year’s Grand Final, the home side outscored their opponents by seven tries to four, giving the Jets …
The JES Group Rugby League Conference kicks off tomorrow (Saturday 31st May) with two big matches. Our champions from the last two seasons, Aberavon Fighting Irish and South Wales Jets, meet at Harlequins Field, Port Talbot (kick-off 2.30pm). Last season’s Grand Final winners are the hosts and they’ll start their defence against the Jets, who …
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In the Women’s Championship, Kathryn Salter kicked three goals as London Broncos won at Swinton Lionesses to go top of the table. Cardiff Demons weren’t playing, but they host Swinton at The Lextan Gnoll this Sunday (kick-off 2pm). Dani McGifford was a try scorer in St Helens’ victory at Huddersfield Giants in the Women’s Super …
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Wales Masters have named a 19-player squad for when they face Ireland as part of Summer Smash at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday 14th June. Summer Smash is a day-long event in the nations’ capital which includes four matches in the JES Group Rugby League Conference and a host of U8 and U9 matches. Wales …
The former Wales dual code international Mark Jones has sadly died of a heart attack yesterday (Thursday) in his local gym in the Middle East, aged 59. Known to his friends as “Scooby”, he played for Wales in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup after making his debut in the WRL comeback match against Papua …
The three Celtic Cup squads for the tournament this Saturday 24th May at Archer’s Arena, Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Cyncoed Campus have been confirmed. Ireland have selected a very experienced squad with just the one newcomer in Leinster’s Jack Shannon Cole, who was introduced to wheelchair Rugby League in late 2024 and has featured in all …
Coleg y Cymoedd are hosting a Rugby League Taster Day in Ystrad Mynach, on Thursday, May 22. This event offers a unique opportunity to experience professional-level training in a state-of-the-art environment, allowing aspiring players to experience first-hand what it means to be part of our Rugby League Academy, and to find out more about our Level 3 …
