Words – Phil Hodgson. Pic – Simon Hall Wales U19 lifted the inaugural Tony Dale Cup – named in honour of the man who did so much to develop Rugby League in Ireland, and who sadly passed away earlier this year – with a hugely impressive 22-12 victory over an outstanding Irish side at Featherstone …
Ireland U19s face Wales at Featherstone Rovers RLFC on Sunday (kick-off 2pm) for a chance to win the inaugural Tony Dale Cup. The series is currently tied at one game apiece, setting up an exciting final game. Wales claimed victory in the first game, edging out Ireland 26-22, but Ireland came back strong in the …
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Wales Dragonhearts will break new ground this weekend when they travel to Lodz to take on a Poland XIII. Matches will be played on both Saturday (kick-off 5pm CET, 4pm GMT) and Sunday (1pm/noon), with the representatives of the Welsh community game taking a 26-man squad. It’s the first time that Wales have taken on …
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WALES DRAGONHEARTS 56 GERMANY 12 Ian Golden at Aberavon Harlequins Full timeline at https://bit.ly/3YFaXM3 Wales Dragonhearts did enough in the first hour to overcome a spirited Germany side in Port Talbot on Saturday. The representatives of the Welsh community game were 56-0 up on 63 minutes before letting their German counterparts in for a couple of …
Wales Dragonhearts, the side that represents the community game in Wales, take on Germany this Saturday at Aberavon Harlequins RUFC (kick-off 2.30pm). The two sides have met twice before, one home one away, both classics, one win each, with 28 tries being scored over those matches. This match also celebrates 30 years since Wales Dragonhearts …
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A near full-strength France side overcame the battling Welsh 48-6 in St Esteve on Saturday to go through to the 2025 World Series. Wales, who didn’t have the luxury to be able to rotate their squad, fought well for the whole game, but it was France’s Super League returnees who controlled things for the home …
Stephen Jones, the head of Wheelchair Rugby League in Wales, has been honoured as part of The National Lottery’s 30th Birthday celebrations. He is one of seven sporting game changers to be recognised. His work is now celebrated publicly outside the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in the final part of seven verses, that together form …
Words: Ian Golden. Pic: Dave Gibson. Full timeline Wales beat Serbia 48-0 to safely move into the play-off final at St Esteve this Saturday, where they’ll face France. Whoever wins that game will qualify for next year’s World Series against Cook Islands, Jamaica and South Africa with the top two qualifying for RLWC2026. Wales put …
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Everyone at Wales Rugby League is sad to hear of the sudden passing of Mark Orpin, aged 35, who was most recently a coach for the Bridgend Blue Bulls’ U12 side. Mark helped to coach his Bridgend side as they won the WRL U12 Grand Final in 2023. Before coaching, he was also a player …
