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 …
Cardiff Demons and South Wales Jets have teamed up to help secure the future of women’s and girls’ rugby league in South Wales. Together they will be running two development programmes. One, for women and girls aged 15-19, at Cardiff University Sports Park, Mendip Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff, runs for ten weeks, starting next Wednesday 17th …
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Ian Golden looks at the action featuring Wales elite international players from last weekend. In the RFL Wheelchair Championship West, a thriller was fought out between the two leafing clubs, Hereford Harriers and North Wales Crusaders. Gary Preece was again the star for Hereford, scoring three tries, seven goals and two drop goals as he …
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Wales Students will take on England Universities on Sunday at Aberavon Harlequins in the first of a two-legged encounter (kick-off 3pm). The return match is being played at Stanningley in Leeds next weekend. These fixtures replace the Four Nations that was cancelled this year after Scotland and Ireland were unable to compete. Both sides have …
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Ten years ago today, Wales won rugby league bronze in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Well, not quite. It was a demonstration event held a few weeks before the games properly started. These often happen for sports that are being monitored as potential full events in future games. Wales entered again in 2018, taking sixth …
The JES Group Rugby League Conference reaches the half-way stage this Saturday with three mouthwatering clashes for fans to enjoy. Cynon Valley Cavaliers host South Wales Jets in a top of the table clash at the Welfare Ground in Hirwaun, Aberavon Fighting Irish take on South Wales Saints at Harlequins Field, Port Talbot, whilst Rhondda …
The JES Group Rugby League Conference is now reaching its half-way point for 2024 with three matches this weekend. Cynon Valley Cavaliers host South Wales Jets in a top of the table clash at the Welfare Ground in Hirwaun, Aberavon Fighting Irish take on South Wales Saints at Harlequins Field, Port Talbot, whilst Rhondda Outlaws …
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Whilst the Wales Women’s side were qualifying for the World Cup, plenty of players from our already qualified Wheelchair side and not yet qualified men’s, were also in action last weekend. In Wheelchair, there was action in the WRL and RFL leagues. In England in the Super League, Scott Trigg-Turner helped London Roosters to a …
