Full weekend of men’s matches,plus women’s league to kick off on Sunday in Bridgend

The women’s domestic season begins this Sunday with a clash between Bridgend Blue Bulls and Rhondda Outlaws. Both sides will be fielding their players who have been turning out for the successful Cardiff Demons side in the Super League South, giving each club game a real “State of Origin” style feel to it. With many …

Can Rhondda Outlaws challenge Bridgend Blue Bulls at the top of the table?

Bridgend Blue Bulls remain top of the South Wales men’s league with a one hundred per cent record after their 38-10 victory at Cardiff Blue Dragons last Saturday. Ieuan Ace lived up to his name, as he was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick of tries. Llewellyn Hawkes, Stuart Robson and Joe Williams …

Wales Rugby League launch domestic women’s programme for 2022

Wales Rugby League have released details of their Women’s Rugby League programme for the summer and autumn. This comes off the back of Cardiff Demons’ excellent start to the Super League South season which has seen them win three out of three, which includes two shut-outs. Demons’ players will rejoin their club team-mates for three …

Four WRL men’s matches this Saturday to enjoy

There are three domestic WRL league matches, plus one friendly match, to enjoy in Wales this weekend, with two having already been postponed and rearranged. Cardiff Blue Dragons will be looking to bounce back following their 40-16 defeat at Aber Valley Wolves last weekend. The Wolves were rampant throughout with former rugby union professional Jason …

South Wales goes Back to the Future with Bridgend v Aberavon clash this Saturday

Nearly two decades ago, the powerhouses of rugby league in South Wales were Bridgend Blue Bulls and Aberavon Fighting Irish. In 2003 and 2004, they met in the Welsh Grand Final with Bridgend winning on each occasion. They even met in the first ever Welsh Conference match back in 2003 with the Bulls winning 56-16. …

Rhondda Outlaws win the WRL South Wales Men’s Community Nines

Rhondda Outlaws won the first revitalised South Wales Men’s Community Nines tournament, beating Aber Valley Wolves, Aberavon Fighting Irish and hosts Black Dragons at Banwen Rugby Club in their round robin matches to lift the trophy. The tournament was supposed to end with a final between the top two sides, but injuries had seen Aberavon …

Clecs Media North Wales Men’s League to kick-off on Saturday 4 June

A new season of community men’s rugby league begins in North Wales on Saturday 4 June with a double header of action in Colwyn Bay. The competition will be sponsored by Clecs Media, who have invested a substantial amount into North Wales Rugby League by providing playing kits for every community club. The season will …

Nines competition to start 19th WRL men’s league season in South Wales

The 19th South Wales Rugby League domestic men’s season kicks off this Saturday morning at Banwen RFC with a Nines competition featuring four clubs – Aber Valley Wolves, Aberavon Fighting Irish, Rhondda Outlaws and the hosts, Black Dragons. The sides will face each other in a round-robin before the two top sides contest the final, …

Kristoff Young appointed to referee the first game in the 2022 Challenge Cup

Welsh referee Kristoff Young, who hails from Chepstow, will blow his whistle to officially start the 2022 Betfred Rugby League Challenge Cup at 7pm on Friday January 14 at Pyle RFC when 2021 WRL men’s champions, Bridgend Blue Bulls take on the Royal Navy in the historic competition. It’s the first time a Challenge Cup …