Ian Golden and Harry Jones report on the last week’s worth of action for our Welsh internationals and hopefuls… Mike Butt scored a try for Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship with Rhodri Lloyd and Matty Fozard also playing in their win over Bradford Bulls. Connor Davies‘ Halifax Panthers side won away from home at …
There are two big deciders taking place at The Lextan Gnoll in Neath on Saturday with the main event being an U16 international between Wales and England Lions which kicks off at 1pm. Wales and England meet in the final match of the U16 Four Nations Championship and the situation couldn’t be closer. Wales are …
It’s the biggest day of the season this Saturday in the JES Group Rugby League Conference, where the semi-finalists and the minor premiers of the competition could be decided. All three games that are taking place have a big purpose for all six clubs. There’s a big top of the table clash at Penallta RFC …
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, …
