Wales Rugby League have named their Team of the Year for 2022. We wanted to do a team of 17, but in the end, felt we needed to recognise more, so we did “an NRL style” 21-player squad release. We also wanted to be inclusive and not just concentrate on our three elite sides, so …
After we reported last week that a record number of players took part in rugby league in Wales in 2022, we’d like to reflect on the successes that those players achieved, be that trophy wins or participation at a high level. Internationally, we ran eight sides and played 35 international matches. The Wales Wheelchair side …
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North Wales Crusaders, West Wales Raiders, Rhondda Outlaws, and Cardiff Demons will find out their Challenge Cup opponents on Thursday January 12 when the draws for the early rounds of both the Betfred Men’s and Women’s competitions will be held at Wembley Stadium – which is where the Finals of both competitions will be staged …
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Wales Rugby League are pleased to report that participation levels for 2022 in club, regional and international sides are at an all-time high. With a record 2,313 players recorded in the year ending November 30, it’s an increase of 40 per cent on last year’s figure, and the largest since 2013. Over a thousand junior …
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The Wales Rugby League Students side will return to action in 2023. Wales Students are one of our oldest international sides having run since 1984 and have competed in eight World Cups. We need a new management staff for the new team – a head coach, assistant coaches and team managers. If you’d like this …
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After winning Parasport Club of the Month for August 2022, now is the time to cast your vote for North Wales Crusaders Wheelchair Rugby League and Disability Sports Club for Parasport Club of the Year. Please vote by clicking here – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2992PGX North Wales Crusaders provided the half of the players for this year’s Wales …
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We’re sad to report that Wales international Mel James has died aged 74. Described by his home club Resolven RFC as “their most decorated son”, Mel won 11 Welsh caps, making his debut against England in the 1975 World Championship. It was his only game in that tournament as injury had kept him out of …
Clare Balding CBE will end her term as RFL President by nominating Wales Rugby League chief medical officer and men’s team doctor, Dr Richard Lawrance for a President’s Award. The RFL President’s Award was introduced in 2019 to recognise inspiring work to change lives and communities through Rugby League, and achievements of players, coaches and …
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East Wales and West Wales have both announced their full squads for this year’s Junior Origin Series, with the first matches taking place this Saturday at the Centre of Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach. The U14s take to the pitch for an 11am kick-off with the U16s playing at 2.30pm. There will be girls training …
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East Wales have announced their captains for the upcoming Junior Origin Series against West Wales, which will be played at under 14 and under 16 levels. Captain for East Wales U16 is Kade Woodward. He playing a year up representing Wales U16 in their undefeated series in the 2022 season. He is also the club …
