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, 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 …
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. …
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 …
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 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
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 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 …
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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 …
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 …
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