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 …

Wales Rugby League congratulate Brynmor Williams on his MBE

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

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 …

New development team appointed at Wales Rugby League

Wales Rugby League are pleased to announce four new positions in the organisation, with more soon to follow. Mark Jones has been appointed as the new General Manager of Wales Rugby League. Previously the National Development Manager, Mark has been involved in rugby league in Wales for over a decade, working for both the WRL …

Alex Paynter appointed WRL Heritage and Eligibility Manager

Long-time rugby league fan, player and coach Alex Paytner has been appointed to the role of Wales Rugby League Heritage and Eligibility Manager. Alex, who has this season contributed weekly to the WRL website with weekly updates on Wales men’s players, will primarily concentrate his efforts on the Wales men’s side ahead of this autumn’s …

Former Super League media manager Andy Morgan appointed to Wales men’s side

Wales Rugby League are delighted to have secured the services of experienced Super League media manager Andy Morgan as their new media manager for the Wales men’s international side. Born in Neath, with his family originating from nearby Aberavon, the 35-year old has spent the last 15 years in Yorkshire where he moved to study …