Thirty years ago today, the development of local rugby league players in South Wales took a big step forward when Hull Kingston Rovers came to Port Talbot. For just the one season, we had South Wales RLFC, coached by Clive Griffiths and managed by Mike Nicholas, were playing in the newly named “Super League Division …
Hull FC and Wales Rugby League are delighted to announce the formation of a brand new Rugby League Development Agreement. The partnership between the Black & Whites and the National Governing Body for Rugby League in Wales will see the club expand their development footprint into South Wales through a variety of new opportunities …
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A level one coaching course was held at Pyle RFC last Sunday, with 16 community coaches from all over South Wales. Consisting of classroom and field work, this course was run by Clive Griffiths and supported by Rob Apsee. When outside, the rain didn’t hamper the enthusiasm, with the new season just three months away. …
Wales Rugby League would like to congratulate Jonathan Davies for being made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours. The 63-year-old Wales and Great Britain international has been recognised for services to people with cancer and for broadcasting. “It means a lot and I am …
Wales Rugby League have been awarded the insport NGB Silver standard, showcasing our sustained development in inclusive leadership, governance, participation, and talent pathways. The achievement demonstrates the sport’s expanding reach and its commitment to supporting disabled players, coaches, and volunteers. This includes the growing wheelchair and physical disability versions of the game. Insport is a …
Four people from Wales Rugby League won awards from the Rugby Football League last week, as the 2025 season reached its conclusion. Former men’s side head coach John Kear, picked up two trophies. The Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters Association selected him as the 2025 winner of their Merit Award, for services to the sport and …
John Kear has stepped down from his role as Head Coach of Wales Rugby League Men’s team after over ten years in charge. Appointed in 2014, Kear was at the helm as Wales lifted the 2015 European Championship thanks to victories over France, Scotland and Ireland, completing a remarkable turnaround from three defeats in the …
Wales Rugby League have congratulated Cardiff’s own Billy Boston, who is to become the first person to become a Knight for services to rugby league, where he is the second highest all-time try scorer in the history of the sport. He is to be made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire …
Twenty coaches from Swindon to Swansea, gathered at The Lextan Gnoll in Neath on Saturday for a first ever free open day of coaching taken by Clive Griffiths. Our experienced Director of Performance, who is also currently the head coach of Wales Students, was delighted on how the day went. He was assisted by coach …
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The International Rugby League Board has identified Wales as a priority nation for the sport, and will receive significant funding to support a bespoke national strategy that will be developed in partnership with Wales Rugby League. The Board has limited this group to four to focus resources, with France, Papua New Guinea and one nation …
