Ian Golden and Harry Jones review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Andrew Cudbertson North Wales Crusaders produced a memorable performance at Workington Town on Sunday as they qualified for the second round of the Betfred League 1 play-offs. The Crusaders recovered from a half-time deficit to the delight …
Everyone at Wales Rugby League was sad to hear about the passing of David Watkins MBE, one of our greatest ever players. He was aged 81. Dai, as he was affectionately known as, is recognised as one of the greatest Welshmen to have ever pulled on a rugby shirt. He became Wales’ 28th captain in …
U18 INTERNATIONAL SCOTLAND 26 WALES 24 Barry McGuffog at Stags Rugby Club Wales recovered from going 24-4 down after an hour to Scotland in Grangemouth, but a late penalty gave Scotland only their third win over Wales at this level. Scotland took an early 4-0 lead through an unconverted Nathan Preston try, only for Wales …
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A family of four made rugby league history in Cwmbran on Saturday when father and son took on mother and daughter in a Wales Rugby League Wheelchair Invitational League match writes Ian Golden. Paul Sargent and his son Lee, both Wales internationals, lined up for eventual 62-34 winners Torfaen Tigers, with former Wales head coach …
East Wales and West Wales have named their squads for their match-up in the second WRL Men’s Origin Series match, which is being played this Saturday at Penygraig RFC (kick-off 2.30pm). The home side are coming into this game on the back of a crushing 60-4 defeat at North Wales, where they were forced to …
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Wales Rugby League will be going back to North America next year when the Wheelchair international side will play two tests against the USA. Wales will take on their hosts at Myrtle Beach Sports Center in South Carolina on Friday, February 2 (kick-off 7pm local time) and Saturday, February 3 (3pm) in what will be …
Ian Golden, Barry Andrews and Andy Morgan review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Cornwall Sports Media In Betfred League One, Rob Massam scored the first of the eleven tries that helped North Wales Crusaders defeat London Skolars and reach the play-offs. Matt Ross featured for Skolars. Owen Restall …
There’s a big weekend ahead for Wales Rugby League with three international matches, the third round of the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League, Men’s Origin and a League 1 play-off game. Wales are in action in three different disciplines – male U16 and U18 plus Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL). The PDRL international match is against …
Cardiff Demons travel to London Broncos on Sunday looking to win their third Super League South title in a row (kick-off 3pm). There’s no promotion up for grabs this season, but this will all change in 2024 when the women’s game is restructured. However, both finalists have automatically qualified for the 2024 Women’s Challenge Cup. …
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The WRL Men’s Origin Series kicks off this Sunday at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay when North Wales Origin host East Wales (kick-off noon). It’s being played as part of a double-header with an RFL League 1 between North Wales Crusaders and London Skolars. North Wales Origin are the holders of the trophy, having beaten …
