Thirty years ago today, the development of local rugby league players in South Wales took a big step forward when Hull Kingston Rovers came to Port Talbot. For just the one season, we had South Wales RLFC, coached by Clive Griffiths and managed by Mike Nicholas, were playing in the newly named “Super League Division …
Wales Students were given a good workout against All Golds in Bristol, but in the end the result was never in doubt. The Students won 48-18 after being 34-6 up at half-time, and took the lead as early as the second minute when Dylan Morgan scored in the corner and Mason Apsee easily converted. It …
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Wales Students face Bristol All Golds in a friendly match this Sunday at Lockleaze Sports Centre (kick-off 3pm) in preparation for the Four Nations tournament this summer. The Students faced a North Wales Crusaders Development side a fortnight ago and won an exciting match 46-30, where try scorers for Wales were Jacob Purcell, Llewellyn Hawkes …
The newly-formed partnership between Hull FC and Wales Rugby League commenced last night (Thursday) when the Swansea Rams U13 side attended a training session at The Gnoll in Neath. To start the evening, Hull FC staff Richard Tate, Francis Cummins and Gareth Ellis delivered an open coaching CPD workshop for community and pathway coaches at …
Wales U16’s new head coach Tom Marsh has released his 24-player squad who will defend their Four Nations title this summer. The Welsh travel to Ireland first up, facing their opponents at Westmanstown in Dublin on Saturday 23rd May. They’re then back in Wales on Sunday 7th June when take on Scotland in Merthyr Tydfil, …
The Wheelchair Celtic Cup, featuring Ireland, Wales and hosts Scotland, returns to The Oriam Performance Centre near Edinburgh on Saturday 23 May. Holders Ireland will be looking to secure a third straight victory after winning their first back-to-back titles last year, when the annual tournament was staged in Cardiff for the first time. “The Celtic …
WHEELCHAIR INTERNATIONAL WALES 42 UK ARMED FORCES 24 Ian Golden at Wrexham University Wales started their preparations for the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in style, with a 42-24 win over UK Armed Forces at Wrexham University on Saturday. With the Celtic Cup in Edinburgh also on the horizon, Wales coach Alan Caron will be …
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Wales Wheelchair A, playing their first ever match, stormed to a big 86-6 win over their UK Armed Forces counterparts, in a 60-minute match ahead of the main game between the two outfits. Lucie Roberts gave Wales the perfect start, scoring in the corner after just 30 seconds. Gary Preece converted before adding the second …
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Hull FC and Wales Rugby League are delighted to announce the formation of a brand new Rugby League Development Agreement. The partnership between the Black & Whites and the National Governing Body for Rugby League in Wales will see the club expand their development footprint into South Wales through a variety of new opportunities …
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SOUTH WALES JETS 98 CARDIFF BLUE DRAGONS 18 Ian Golden at Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre South Wales Jets’ father and son duo Jason and Jamie Reynolds dominated the early proceedings. Jason raced over for the first try in the second minute, with Jamie following him over two minutes later. Jamie converted the first …
