Wales Rugby League international winger Zoe Lewis has two sporting goals in 2021, to beat England again and to win a point-to-point steeplechase for the first time. The 23-year old was in the first ever Wales Women’s rugby league squad in 2019 and scored a try in their 24-20 win over England Lions in St …
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North Wales Origin have announced that they will be launching a women’s side for the 2021 season. The representative outfit, who have been running a men’s community side for the past few years, competing against sides from East and West Wales, will act as an elite pathway to the Wales women’s national team. North Wales …
Just over a year in post, Wales Rugby League CEO Gareth Kear has reprioritised the organisation setting it on, what he believes, will be a path to greater growth and relevance in the country under the strapline ‘future is bright.’ “I believe in inclusion and equality and am immensely proud that these values have been …
Former Wales Rugby League international Ian Newbury has been appointed as the new assistant coach of the Wales Women’s national side. The 34 year old will work with new head coach Thomas Brindle, specifically focusing on attack, where he will bring all of his try scoring flair developed at international and professional level. Newbury’s most …
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There are new positions to apply for at Wales Rugby League. We are looking for a women’s national side assistant coach, plus there are a number of team manager positions available Please click on the links to apply… Women’s national side assistant coach Team manager roles
Bridgend Blue Bulls’ rugby league player Louise “Sparks” Telford has had to give up the game due to contracting an autoimmune condition called multifocal motor neuropathy. Sparks – her nickname is down to the sparks that her opponents saw after she tackled them on the rugby field – played in the very first open-age women’s …
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Wales Rugby League are delighted to be one of just seven sports in Wales who have been offered a share of the Welsh Government’s £17.7 million funding package to help spectator sports that have been severely impacted by the pandemic. Rugby league has been offered £200,000 to assist Betfred League 1 sides North Wales Crusaders …
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Cardiff Blue Dragons Rugby League have kick-started the new year by launching their Wheelchair Rugby League team to add to their ever expanding player base in the capital. Players are now being recruited by the club during lockdown in readiness for training to start later in the year. Already the Cardiff club runs teams from …
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Wales Rugby League are holding more online courses in January and February to prepare everyone for the new season, when the sport is allowed to recommence. The courses, both of which start the week commencing January 25, are as follows… Tuesdays 7-8.30pm for three weeks – Time To Listen Course – all Child Welfare Officers …
Wales Rugby League officials have been visiting community clubs this Christmas to present the caps that were owed from the 2019 season. A large presentation with all players to be invited, was due to take place in the spring, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so last week, before the new lockdown restrictions …
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