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Argonauts qualify for the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League Final

by Wheelchair RL September 16, 2023September 16, 2023Comments are Disabled

Argonauts qualified for the inaugural WRL Wheelchair Invitational League Grand Final after a 100-4 mauling of Torfaen Tigers. The Kent-based side were 66-0 up at half-time with their three international players running the show. Ireland captain Peter Johnston scored five tries and five conversions, a couple of them from beyond the half-way line and Fred …

Wales look to take junior titles on Saturday

by International RL, Juniors September 15, 2023September 15, 2023Comments are Disabled

Wales will win the first-ever U16 Four Nations this Saturday if they beat England Lions at Leigh Miners Rangers. And their U18 counterparts could also secure the title at that level, but the victors of that England v Wales game will face a six-week wait to see who lifts the trophy. Wales U16 have won …

John Devereux inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame

by Hall of Fame, International RL September 15, 2023September 15, 2023Comments are Disabled

Wales dual-code international John Devereux has become the latest rugby league player to have been inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame. The 57-year old was presented with his memento at Cardiff City Stadium last night by Jim Mills, the last rugby league recipient and also the man who brought Devereux into rugby league …

Curry looking forward to Masters clash in Ireland

by International RL, Masters RL September 12, 2023September 12, 2023Comments are Disabled

Wales Masters captain Dafydd Curry can’t wait to lead his country out this Saturday when they travel to Dublin to take on Ireland. Masters is strictly a social version of the sport and the rules are slightly modified to cater for players over the age of 35. There are no winners, no champions and no …

David Watkins funeral details

by Behind the Scenes, International RL September 12, 2023Comments are Disabled

The funeral of our former international captain Dai Watkins, will take place on Tuesday 19th September at 11.30am at St Basil’s Church in Bassaleg. This will then be followed by a service at the crematorium in Langstone, then on to Rodney Parade for the wake. Please click on the link for directions to each venue. …

Gwylio’r Cymry/Welsh Watch: Mis Medi 8-10

by North Wales, Semi Professional Clubs, Super League, Womens RL September 11, 2023September 12, 2023Comments are Disabled

Ian Golden reviews the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: SW Pix Leeds Rhinos secured third place in the Women’s Super League final table after beating fourth-placed Wigan Warriors 24-0. Bethan Dainton was once again part of the Rhinos side, with Carys Marsh starting for Wigan. Leigh Leopards missed out …

West is Best as the Men’s Origin is decided

by Community RL September 10, 2023September 10, 2023Comments are Disabled

WEST WALES 38 NORTH WALES 24 Ian Golden at Tata Sports Ground. Pic: Catrin Golden. In a competitive encounter that showed off Welsh regional rugby league at its finest, West Wales came back from 24-12 down to win 38-24 and take the WRL Senior Origin trophy for the first time since it became a three-way …

Chris Thomas appointed Wales Masters head coach

by Uncategorized September 8, 2023September 8, 2023Comments are Disabled

Chris Thomas has been appointed as Wales Masters head coach, and will take up the new role in November. Masters is strictly a social version of the sport and the rules are slightly modified to cater for players over the age of 35. There are no winners, no champions and no cup finals, and every …

The Decider – West Wales v North Wales at Tata Steel on Sunday

by Community RL, North Wales, WRL Premier League September 7, 2023September 8, 2023Comments are Disabled

It’s a massive game for both West Wales and North Wales on Sunday as they meet in a winner-takes-all clash at Tata Steel RFC on Sunday (kick-off 2pm). Both sides have recorded wins over East Wales in the last two weeks, meaning that whoever wins on Sunday will take the title. It’s the fourth year …

Wales president Mike Nicholas remembers Dai Watkins

by International RL September 6, 2023September 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League president Mike Nicholas has spoken fondly of his playing days with David Watkins, who was Nicholas’ captain when he first played for Wales. Nicholas played alongside Watkins in three full international matches, twice in the 1975 European Championships and once in the 1977 competition where they enjoyed a win over England. They …