Stephen Jones given prestigious award

Stephen Jones, the head of development for Wheelchair Rugby League in Wales, was honoured at the weekend as he received a prestigious award at the historic Brynkinalt Hall in Wrexham. The High Sheriff of Clwyd Awards, that are supported by the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham and Crimebeat North Wales, celebrates the area’s charitable …

WADA releases 2024 Prohibited List with inclusion of tramadol

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its 2024 Prohibited List. The Prohibited List designates the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport. Following an extensive consultation period by WADA, the 2024 Prohibited List was published on 27 September 2023. This gives athletes and support personnel sufficient time to make themselves aware of the …

James Davies is the new Chair of WRL

James Davies, a former Wales U19 international and current chairman of Aberavon Fighting Irish, has been appointed as the new chairman of Wales Rugby League. The 37-year old replaces Brian Juliff who ended an 11-year stint as chair last month. James played for Wales U19s in the 2006 European Championships, before representing Wales Students in …

Roy Francis Memorial to be unveiled in Brynmawr

Roy Francis, one of Wales Rugby League’s greatest head coaches of all time, will be immortalised in Brynmawr on Saturday 21 October. The ceremony, organised by the Brynmawr Museum, will take place on the square in Brynmawr at 12 noon and the memorial will be unveiled by Jonathan Davies OBE along with WRL President Mike Nicholas …

Brian Juliff stands down as WRL chairman

We are sorry to announce that Brian Juliff will stand down as Chair of Wales Rugby League as of August 1, 2023. Brian has led Wales Rugby League since June 2012, but recent personal circumstances have led him into making this difficult decision. Brian’s wife, Anne has been diagnosed with Myelofibrosis, a very rare form …

Media Manager sought for Wales Womens RL

Wales Rugby League are looking for a media manager for the women’s and girl’s game in Wales. This is a voluntary post but there may be opportunities for paid work from national trade media. The successful applicant will be reporting officially at Rugby League World Cup qualifiers this year leading up to the final tournament …