Behind the Scenes - Wales Rugby League

WADA releases 2024 Prohibited List with inclusion of tramadol

by Behind the Scenes January 2, 2024December 13, 2023Comments are Disabled

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

by Behind the Scenes October 20, 2023October 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

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

by Behind the Scenes, International RL October 18, 2023October 18, 2023Comments are Disabled

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 …

David Watkins funeral details

by Behind the Scenes, International RL September 12, 2023Comments are Disabled

The funeral of our former international captain Dai Watkins, will take place on Tuesday 19th September at 11.30am at St Basil’s Church in Bassaleg. This will then be followed by a service at the crematorium in Langstone, then on to Rodney Parade for the wake. Please click on the link for directions to each venue. …

Brian Juliff stands down as WRL chairman

by Behind the Scenes July 23, 2023July 25, 2023Comments are Disabled

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

by Behind the Scenes, Womens RL March 6, 2023March 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

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 …

Recruitment of Voluntary Non-Executive Director Wales Rugby League Board

by Behind the Scenes February 13, 2023February 13, 2023Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League are seeking an individual with expertise in Human Resources, providing expert professional advice to the Board in all areas of HR. Please see the attachment below which contains more details and where to apply. Voluntary Non-Executive Director Role

WRL holding coaching course this month

by Behind the Scenes July 8, 2022July 8, 2022Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League are holding a free level 1 coaching course this month which is open to anyone with an interest of coaching rugby league at all levels. Monday 11th July 6-9pm Online Monday 18th July 6-9pm Practical @ St Josephs RC School Port Talbot Monday 25th July 6-9pm Online Saturday 13th Aug 9-4pm …

Wales Rugby League congratulate Brynmor Williams on his MBE

by Behind the Scenes, International RL June 2, 2022June 2, 2022Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League have congratulated former international player Brynmor Williams on being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours List, released last night. Williams, 70, played once for Wales, which was in 1982 at Ninian Park in Cardiff, scoring our only try against the touring Australian Kangaroos side, who went on to be …

Wales Rugby League Photography Society launches

by Behind the Scenes May 26, 2022May 26, 2022Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League have launched the WRL Photographers’ Society, where those who are active in photographing rugby league in Wales, must become a member of to gain access to WRL-organised events. The idea behind this is to have a register of all in Wales who are photographing rugby league, so it will be easier for …