Words – Ian Golden. Pic – Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com The men’s Betfred Challenge Cup reached its second round stage last weekend, and there was a lot of Welsh international presence. Our own North Wales Crusaders, who fielded Paddy Jones, sailed into the third round with a 52-0 win at Cornwall. The home side had …
The third season of the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League will kick-off on Sunday 9th March in the venue where it all ended last year, the Fitzone at University of South Wales in Treforest. Four sides will be in the league this year – three for Wales – Cardiff Blue Dragons, North Wales Crusaders and Torfaen …
Wales Wheelchair head coach Alan Caron is looking ahead to a productive 2025 as he works towards the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia. The 47-year old, who was a founder member, first-ever coach and the first-ever captain of the Wales Wheelchair side back in 2012, will continue as head coach for at least the …
Ian Golden at Aberavon Greenstars, Pic: Riley Sports Photography Blackbrook fought hard against Aberavon to secure a tough 32-16 win to qualify for the second round of the Challenge Cup. It was only in the last 15 minutes that Blackbrook secured their win with the final three tries of the game. Before that, …
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The first match of the 2025 rugby league season in Wales happens this Sunday at Aberavon Green Stars RFC when Aberavon Fighting Irish take on Blackbrook Royals in the first round of the men’s Challenge Cup (kick-off 1.45pm). Aberavon, the 2024 WRL open-age champions, qualified for this competition after beating South Wales Jets 21-18 in …
Cardiff Demons will once again enter the Women’s Betfred Challenge Cup, which will contain 12 teams competing in four groups of three in the first round. As in previous years, the draw will be seeded, with one of last season’s top four teams – Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, York Valkyrie and St Helens, who have …
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A further Wales Students trial for the 2025 squad will take place at the Robin Park 3G pitch, Wigan Warriors training facility on Sunday 19th January 2025. Report to the ground at 12pm. The trial will be from 1-2.30pm. Car Parking is available next to the 3G pitch. This trial is for those that are …
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its 2025 Prohibited List. The Prohibited List designates the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport. Following an extensive consultation period by WADA, the 2025 Prohibited List was published on 25 September 2024. This gives athletes and support personnel sufficient time to make themselves aware of the …
We were sad to hear that our former World Cup player Frank Wilson, sadly passed away early on Friday morning at the age of 80. Frank played for Wales in the 1975 World Championship which included the infamous 1975 “Battle of Brisbane” win over England. It was one of his 14 caps for Wales after …
Wales men have risen up from 17th to 12th in the official International Rugby League World Rankings following excellent performances this autumn. Two wins out of three has seen Wales go up five places and are once again knocking on the door of the top 10. The Wales women’s side have also risen, after qualifying …
