WRL celebrate increase in participation ahead of Sunday’s junior finals

Wales Rugby League are nearing the end of a successful domestic season that has seen almost a 50 per cent increase in players compared to 2019. The increase has been enhanced by the seven new community clubs who registered for 2021 – four of whom were in North Wales, an area that staged a men’s …

Just Perfect Catering sponsor WRL’s match officials

Wales Rugby League are pleased to announce a partnership with “Just Perfect Catering” to sponsor their match officials. The deal is for one year with option of extending. Just Perfect Catering’s logo appears on the front of the match official’s shirts, with the message “RESPECT / PARCH” on the back. Just Perfect Catering are Wales …

Win a meal for two at Cardiff Demons’ new sponsors – Saraztro Greek Restaurant and Bar

We’re delighted to announce that Saraztro Greek Restaurant and Bar on Wellfield Road in Cardiff will be one of the sponsors of the Cardiff Demons Women’s Super League side for their forthcoming home matches. The Demons face Cornish Rebels this Saturday at USW Sports Park in Trefforest (kick-off 2pm) and will then enjoy post-match hospitality …

Wales U16 train-on squad announced for England Lions match

Wales U16 head coach Mark Jones has named a 36-player train-on squad to prepare to face England Lions at Stadiwm Zipworld in Colwyn Park on Sunday 22 August (kick-off 2pm). The match, which will celebrate 20 years of junior international rugby league in Wales, is the first of a double header which also sees the …

RIP Roger Owen

The former Wales Rugby League international Roger Owen has died aged 67 in his home town of Llanelli. Wales heritage number 326, Owen won two caps, both in 1981, coming off the bench against France and England. A former pupil of Llanelli Secondary Modern School, he played for Wales Youth RU, before signing for Llanelli …

2017 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

The 2017 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup was the third in the history of the sport and was retained by France, who beat England in the Final. Held between Thursday July 20 to Friday July 28, it was held in France after the tournament didn’t become affordable to be staged in Australia. Seven teams took …

Four Welsh match officials at West Wales Raiders v Rochdale Hornets

Wales Rugby League are celebrating having four local match officials at a professional rugby league match for the first time, the game being West Wales Raiders v Rochdale Hornets this Saturday at Stebonheath Park (kick-off 3pm). Bridgend-based James Jones, the head of match officials for Wales, will referee, with Kristoff Young from Chepstow running the …

Salford Red Devils to host Wales Physical Disability RL trials

Wales Rugby League are holding open trials for their Physical Disability World Cup side at Eccles Sixth Form College on Sunday 18th July at 2pm. The college is where the Salford Red Devils Dual development academy is based, and the Salford Red Devils Foundation are proud to be hosting the trials, as part of its …

30 tries in Bristol for Welsh sides as Cardiff Demons and Valley Cougars record wins

The new Cardiff Demons Women’s Super League South side had an outstanding start to life on Saturday when they stormed to an 88-6 win over Golden Ferns in Bristol. Their hosts, the female arm of the All Golds club, were on the back foot from the start after Wales captain Shaunni Davies scored in under …