West Wales have announced their captains for the upcoming Junior Origin Series against East Wales, which will be played at under 14 and under 16 levels. Jake Nottingham has been announced as the U16 captain and Osian Thomas will lead the U14s. Both play for Bridgend Blue Bulls. West Wales Development Officer, Richard Lewis, said: …
Domestic Wheelchair Rugby League is in full flow following the success of the national side at the recent World Cup. Cardiff Blue Dragons, North Wales Crusaders and Torfaen Tigers confirm taster sessions whilst West Wales Raiders are looking to confirm some sessions in the coming weeks. Cardiff, who are coached by former Wales head coach, …
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Following the biggest, best and most inclusive Rugby League World Cup ever, Wales men are to compete in the biggest-ever Rugby League European Championships in 2023. European Rugby League has today announced that eight nations – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Serbia, Spain and Wales – will contest the European Championships (Euro A) next autumn. …
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A vacancy has arisen for the role of assistant coach for the Wales Rugby League U16 boys side. The Wales U16 boys side is an important part of the Wales Rugby League pathway where many have gone onto win full Wales international caps. Please click below to download the details. Wales U16 assistant coach – …
The 2021 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup was the fourth staging of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, and was one of three major tournaments part of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. The tournament was held in England from 3 November to 18 November 2022. It was originally planned to be held in November 2021 but was postponed …
The largest ever international Festival of Masters Rugby League saw teams from Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Wales and hosts England gather on a misty November Sunday in York. The weather might have been cool but the warmth of the Masters spirit together with the greetings and welcomes from friends new and old meant everyone enjoyed …
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Wales Wheelchair captain Stuart Williams has been named in the “Team of the Tournament” for the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. Leading by example, Williams played in all four of Wales’ matches during the campaign, scoring a hat-trick of tries against USA and one try against England. This increased his Welsh record try total to …
Wales Wheelchair head coach Stephen Jones says his side were out but not down following their 125-22 loss to England in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final in Sheffield on Sunday afternoon. The Welsh scored just one try in the first half, through Scott Trigg-Turner, and were 70-6 down at half-time. However a much improved …
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ENGLAND 125 WALES 22 Ian Golden in Sheffield. Pic: Getty Images England dominated most of the World Cup semi-final against Wales, winning 125-22 to set up a clash with World Champions France in Friday’s final. One of England’s star players, the French-based Sebastien Bechara, ran things in the early stages, scoring a very fast hat-trick …
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Wales Wheelchair head coach Stephen Jones has named his squad that will face England in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final at EIS Sheffield on Sunday (kick-off 2.30pm). Mark Williams failed a head injury assessment at the end of the final group match against Scotland after suffering a knock in the final minutes of the …
