Harry Jones testimonial day this Saturday

Saturday is a big day for Wales Wheelchair international player Harry Jones, who becomes the first ever Wheelchair international player to have a testimonial match. Jones, the world record Wheelchair RL cap holder with 43 Wales appearances (all consecutive) has his testimonial day at Glyndwr Sports Centre in Wrexham. There are two matches. First at …

Gwylio’r Cymry/Welsh Watch: Gorffenaf 6-12

Ian Golden, Harry Jones and Andy Morgan review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Mark Stringer Fern Davies made a welcome return to the country after working in the Czech Republic all year. She scored a try for Warrington Wolves in the Women’s Super League but couldn’t prevent defeat …

England in pole position for another Four Nations title

Scotland were down to a bare 17 after suffering three injuries on Sunday, and whilst they held their own for the first 40 minutes, they struggled after the break, suffering a 48-18 loss to England. It means England are in pole position to win a 14th Student Four Nations title when they take on Wales …

Wales Students determined to right some wrongs tomorrow

Scotland and England will play out what may be a Four Nations decider on Wednesday afternoon (kick-off 3.30pm) as they open day two of the Student Rugby League Four Nations at Pontypridd RFC. The two auld enemies won their opening matches on Sunday in convincing fashion and with Scotland looking for their first ever title, …

England and Scotland record wins in Student Four Nations Day 1

Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Ian Lovell England produced a solid start to their Student Four Nations defence when they saw off Ireland 46-0 in the opening match in Pontypridd on Sunday afternoon. Ireland started well and nearly scored, Ellis Keppel was held up over the line. However, the momentum went England’s way after Jamie Gill …

Gwylio’r Cymry/Welsh Watch: Mehefin 29-Gorffenaf 2

Ian Golden and Andy Morgan review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Andrew Cudbertson In Betfred League One, North Wales Crusaders were winners against Rochdale Hornets. The prolific Rob Massam was among the five try scorers for Crusaders in a victory that lifted them to sixth in the table. …

Coleg y Cymoedd beat Italy U19s

The Wales Rugby League Academy, based at Coleg Y Cymoedd beat Italy U19 on Sunday, 34-12. With the temperature reaching 32C as the teams warmed up, it was obvious this was going to be a very tough encounter for the Welsh boys.  As predicted, for 15 minutes, Italy constantly tested the Academy’s resolve with no …

Wales National Development Academy take on Italy

This Sunday, the Wales Rugby League National Development Academy based at Coleg Y Cymoedd will play their first match against an International side when they take on the Italian U19’s at Barnaria Arsa in Northern Italy. Through a successful bid for an Eramus Grant, Coleg Y Cymoedd were able to fund a 10-training day camp …

RIP Bob Fleay

We were sorry to learn about the recent death of former Welsh Rugby League international squad member Bob Fleay. Injury meant that Bob didn’t ever play a full international for us but did play in trial and friendly matches in 1975. He played rugby union for Baglan youth and went on to win Welsh International …