In the third of our monthly “World Cup Watch” articles, we look at how our hopefuls in the women’s and wheelchair games are performing in their respective competitions. Picture – Bethan Dainton. Our women’s side are preparing well, not only for the World Cup, but for the friendly match against Canada at The Gnoll on …
In the second of our monthly “World Cup Watch” articles, we look at how our hopefuls in the women’s and wheelchair games are performing in their respective competitions, with the Wheelchair side preparing for this Saturday’s Celtic Cup. Picture – Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com. Our wheelchair captain Jodie Boyd-Ward has prepared well for the Celtic Cup, after …
Here’s how our men’s side players have performed in the elite competitions in the month of April. Words – Ian Golden. Pic – Olly Hassell/SWpix.com Luke Thomas played in three matches in April, two for Warrington Wolves and one for Oldham, all victories, including a dominant win over Wigan Warriors. He scored his first try …
In the first of our monthly “World Cup Watch” articles, we look at how our hopefuls in the women’s and wheelchair games are performing in their respective competitions, with the Challenge Cup primarily making the headlines. Picture – Captured by Kate. The Women’s Challenge Cup has reached the end of the group stages, with our …
Ahead of the Easter weekend’s fixtures, here’s how our men’s side players have performed over the last few weeks. Words – Ian Golden. Pic – Olly Hassell/SWpix.com Billy Walkley has had a good few weeks, scoring in every match he’s played for Sheffield Eagles, four tries in three games. Denive Balforth scored a try for York …
The start of a new monthly round up on how the players in our men’s side are doing in the English RFL professional game. A new “World Cup round-up” will follow later in the season for our women’s and wheelchair players when they start in their RFL seasons. Words – Ian Golden. Pic – Alex …
Aberavon Fighting Irish travel to Avery Fields in Birmingham this Sunday to take on RFL Championship side Midlands Hurricanes in the second round of the men’s Betfred Challenge Cup (kick-off 5pm). It’s a later start than normal due to other events on at Avery Sports Fields earlier in the day. The Welsh club qualified by …
Read more “Aberavon travel to Birmingham for Cup second round”
Both North Wales Crusaders’ sides landed home draws against Super League clubs in the Betfred Challenge Cups after the draws were made today at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, Wakefield. In the first round of the Wheelchair Challenge Cup, the Crusaders will take on Wigan Warriors, who could field one of their former players in Mark …
ABERAVON FIGHTING IRISH, who were 16-0 up after as many minutes at Irish outfit BANBRIDGE BRONCOS and 28-6 ahead as the interval beckoned, repelled a rousing rally to return to Wales reflecting on a 32-26 triumph – and on a second round tie at Midlands Hurricanes. The Fighting Irish are the first Welsh community side …
Read more “Aberavon win a hard fought Challenge Cup tie in Ireland”
Welsh champions Aberavon Fighting Irish travel to Northern Ireland this Sunday to face Bambridge Broncos in the first round of the Betfred Challenge Cup (kick-off 2pm). Aberavon beat South Wales Jets in last year’s Welsh Grand Final to qualify, and they know that a win over the Irish Sea will see them travel to Championship …
Read more “Aberavon travel to Ireland on Sunday for the Challenge Cup”
