Aber Valley Wolves Rugby League Club was formed in 2011. They play out of Aneurin Park in Caerphilly and field sides at every junior age-group (but are looking to now form men’s and ladies’ sides), as club General Manager, Helen Treherne writes… We’re now delighted to have a permanent home at Aneurin Park and we’ll […]
Category Archives: Behind the Scenes
About Cardiff Blue Dragons
Here’s the second in a series of articles about our clubs who participate in Wales Rugby League’s community programme, primarily written by the clubs themselves. Wales’ biggest rugby league club in 2019 with over 200 registered players was Cardiff Blue Dragons. They have become a well-established brand in Cardiff rugby circles since it found its […]
About Rhondda Outlaws
Here’s the first in a series of articles about our clubs who participate in Wales Rugby League’s community programme, primarily written by the clubs themselves. Rhondda Outlaws, who play out of Glyncoch Sports and Social Club, were the 2019 Wales Rugby League men’s Premier League champions. They were also one of the first two sides […]
Rugby League United to defy Coronavirus by building mental fitness
Rugby League is coming together like never before to preserve and enhance the mental and physical fitness of players, coaches, fans, match officials and administrators during the Coronavirus pandemic. The sport is proud to announce the launch of Rugby League United, a campaign led by the independent charity, Rugby League Cares in association with the RFL, Super League (Europe) and […]
Mark Jones reappointed as WRL National Development Manager
Llantwit Major based Mark Jones has been reappointed as the Wales Rugby League National Development Manager after four and half years away from the role. The 49-year old first joined WRL in 2009 and spent six years in the National Development Manager role where we headed up school, junior and community development, was the team […]
IRL announces updated international eligibility rules
The Board of International Rugby League (IRL) has announced updated rules regarding the eligibility of players for international matches. The changes were made following a wide-ranging review and consultation with the membership and come into effect immediately. The rules only apply to fully sanctioned international matches. The key points are as follows: Eligibility to represent […]
Wales Rugby League looking for new non-executive directors
As part of the continued growth of Wales Rugby League (WRL), the board wishes to appoint new specialist directors. Wales Rugby League is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of Rugby League in Wales and is a company limited by guarantee. Rugby League has a rich heritage of Inclusion, equality and diversity and […]
Level 1 coaching and grade 1 match officials courses to take place
Two free coaching courses will take place at Sport Wales on Sundays January 26th and February 9th from 10am until 4pm on each day. There will be a grade 1 match officials’ course and a Wales’ first ever level 1 coaching course. UPDATE – The coaches course is now full. You can go on a […]
Lizzie Jones, widow of former WRL international Danny Jones, awarded MBE
Wales Rugby League chairman Brian Juliff has congratulated Lizzie Jones after she was also awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list. Her award is in addition to WRL president Mike Nicholas, who was also given an MBE. Lizzie’s husband, the Welsh international Danny Jones collapsed and died from an undiagnosed heart defect while playing […]
Mike Nicholas awarded MBE in The 2020 Queen’s New Year honours list
By Ian Golden Wales Rugby League’s president Mike Nicholas has been awarded an MBE in The 2020 Queen’s New Year honours list for his services to rugby league. Nicholas, 73, born in Port Talbot in 1946 and known to almost everyone as “Nicko”, has been actively involved behind the scenes for Rugby League in Wales […]