The 2026 Welsh Rugby League men’s domestic season gets underway this Saturday, with two exciting encounters. Defending champions Aberavon Fighting Irish will be targeting a third consecutive Rugby League Conference title when they travel to Rhondda Outlaws in their new Taffs Well home, while South Wales Jets host Bridgend Blue Bulls at Penallta RFC. Both …
Pic: TSME Photography Ireland claimed a ‘three-peat’ in the Wheelchair Celtic Cup, defeating Scotland 70-40 and Wales 50-38 at the Oriam Performance Centre in Edinburgh. In the other clash, Wales just came out on top against the hosts 50-46 in a match decided on goal kicks, in what was acknowledged by all as the best …
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It was a perfect day for Wales in Dublin on Saturday, as our U16s and Student sides tasted comprehensive victories as the Four Nations opened in both disciplines. Wales U16 extended their unbeaten run to ten matches following a 64-20 win over Ireland. Captain Charlie Eatly was close to unstoppable as Wales, who were 12-0 …
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In the first of our monthly “World Cup Watch” articles, we look at how our hopefuls in the women’s and wheelchair games are performing in their respective competitions, with the Wheelchair side preparing for this Saturday’s Celtic Cup. Picture – Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com. Our wheelchair captain Jodie Boyd-Ward has prepared well for the Celtic Cup, after …
Wales Wheelchair head coach Alan Caron has named his squad for this Saturday’s Celtic Cup at Oriam Performance Centre in Edinburgh. There are two uncapped players in the Wales squad – Sid Ramsey of Sheffield Eagles and Matthew Turner of North Wales Crusaders and Wigan Warriors (some players are registered in the Welsh League with …
The 2026 Welsh Rugby League men’s domestic season gets underway on Saturday 30 May, as clubs across South Wales begin their chase for silverware and representative honours. Defending champions Aberavon Fighting Irish will be targeting a third consecutive Rugby League Conference title when they travel to Rhondda Outlaws in the opening round, while South Wales …
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More than 75 junior sides will kick off the WRL junior season on Sunday 17 May, as youth rugby league returns for its 18th year in Wales. Across the summer, around 2,000 children will take part in the community game – highlighting the continued growth of rugby league at grassroots level and the important role …
Wales begin their defence of the U16s Four Nations with a trip to Dublin on Saturday 23 May. All the matches are paired with the Student Four Nations tournament. “Our Wales U16s team have been working hard and will be aiming to retain their fourth consecutive title,” said Wales RL performance director, Clive Griffiths. “We …
A new format will be introduced for the Student Four Nations competition for 2026. Previously played for over a week at a central location, the games will now be contested over three separate weekends. This year’s will be the 20th staging, having begun in 1994. Holders England travel to Scotland in the opening round on …
The Wales U19 side have organised two warm-up matches ahead of their European U19 Championships campaign. The first is tomorrow, Saturday 2nd May, where they’ll take on Widnes Vikings U19s at Halton Farnworth Hornets ARLFC, kick-off 2.30pm. Then, on Saturday 6th June, they take on Aberavon Fighting Irish at Harlequins Field, Port Talbot, also a …
