Everyone at Wales Rugby League is saddened to hear about the passing of Sky Sports commentator and friend of WRL, Bill Arthur, following a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 68 years old. Sky Sports have reported that Bill died peacefully yesterday (Wednesday) surrounded by his family and inspired many with his courageous battle …
Wales men will travel to France at the end of October in our first step towards qualifying for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia and Papua New Guinea. We will take part in a straight knock-out tournament, facing Serbia in the semi-final in Carcassonne on Tuesday 22 October. If we win that match, …
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International Rugby League has announced that Australia will host the most competitive and culturally rich IRL Rugby League World Cup in 2026, featuring Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair tournaments. RLWC2026, which has been awarded to the Australian Rugby League Commission by the IRL Board, will be contested by a total of 26 teams – comprising of …
Wales Rugby League’s match officials Craig Davies and James Jones were recently involved in the U19 European Championships in Belgrade. Davies was touch judge for the first round match between Serbia and Ukraine, refereed a semi-final between France and Scotland then ran the line again for England v France. He said: “It was great to …
Ian Golden reports from another week of good performances from our Welsh internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Paul Cowan. Mediapac Sports Photography Cardiff Demons put in an outstanding performance to beat London Broncos 22-0 at home on Saturday. It was a big win that puts Cardiff slightly in pole position for the League Leaders’ Shield in …
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Wales Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) international Tyma Hughes is loving being able to play rugby, over 20 years after being told he could never take part in physical sport. The 41 year old was both with diastematomyelia which is a form of spina bifida and causes paralysis on the left hand side of his …
Rugby League Ireland and the Irish Masters team have announced that they will be hosting the 2024 Tri-Nations Festival, with Wales and England the visitors to The New Forge Sports Centre, Belfast on Saturday 16th November. The festival is being held in Ireland for the first time, following the events in 2021 in Leigh East, …
Ian Golden looks back at the last few days for Welsh internationals and hopefuls in the elite game. Men’s side captain Elliot Kear made a successful return from injury, helping Batley Bulldogs to a home win over Barrow Raiders in the Championship. There were clashes between Welsh stars in that division. Matty Fozard scored two tries …
We are delighted to welcome The Events Room as our official events and hospitality partner. As part of the agreement, they will support us in raising the profile of the game of rugby league in Wales, helping to create and promote events that provide great experiences off the pitch, as well as on it. Mark …
In Super League, Gil Dudson helped the Salford Red Devils to a dramatic 22-20 win over Hull FC, whilst in the NRL, Bradman Best helped Newcastle Knights to another win, this time away at Canberra Raiders. Sam Hughes was in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side in their win over New Zealand Warriors. The Championship saw Featherstone …
