Wales Rugby League have confirmed the appointment of Matthew Pritchard as the new permanent North Wales Development Officer. Pritchard was previously employed by Crusaders in 2008 as Community Development Manager and was with the club for three and half years. Whilst with the Crusaders he made a huge impact and has given over 9,000 people …
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Valley Cougars’ encouraging debut season in the Conference National has been highlighted by Liam Watton’s inclusion in the Conference National Team of the Year. The wing, who scored 11 tries in as many games in his first year as a rugby league player, was selected in the representative side by Forty-20 Magazine. Cougars head coach …
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Wales Dragonhearts were honoured at the South Wales Scorpions’ second annual presentation night at The Gnoll on Saturday where a full house of 120 turned up to see awards given to three major sides in the area. Joining the Scorpions were players from Wales Dragonhearts and Crusaders under 18s as another successful year of development …
UNDER 13 FINAL – Penallta Storm 38 Bridgend 26 Penallta Storm beat Bridgend Blue Bulls in the under 13s Final and entertained the passionate crowd with an open expansive game. The Storm went into a commanding lead 16 -0 scoring three early tries the first by Sam Buckthought and a brace from Patrick Lewis with …
After their first season in Rugby League Bonymaen Broncos were crowned as Champions after defeating Neath Port Talbot Steelers in the Final at Caerphilly. In a one sided match, the Broncos set out their intention to maintain their unbeaten season with early tries by Nic Clancey and Ricky James. Both converted by stand off Stuart …
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Montgomeryshire Mauraders 50 Prestatyn Panthers 40 The Marauders edged a win over the Panthers in an exciting high scoring game played with great spirit throughout. In the first quarter of the game, Prestatyn got off to a great start with two quick fire tries, the first from Simon Kennedy and a second from captain Cal …
RFL Chairman Richard Lewis today gave an assurance that the sport’s governing body will do as much as possible to maintain the momentum that has seen thousands of people experience Rugby League in Wales at first hand for the first time in recent years. The decision earlier this week by the Directors of Crusaders to …
Prestatyn Panthers 56-24 Montgomeryshire Marauders By Barry Williams In another big development for the game in North Wales, Montgomeryshire Marauders took part in their first open Age fixture against Prestatyn, and put on an encouraging display which bodes well for the future. It was the more experienced Panthers outfit who took the lead, scoring three …
Rugby League putting down roots in North Wales (by Nick Boothroyd and Sian Couch) Rugby League is making huge strides at grassroots level in North Wales with the arrival of Crusaders providing a catalyst for local Rugby players to start playing the 13-a-side code. Four new teams have sprung up in the region and plans …
There will be a father and son playing for what is believed to be the first time ever in a Welsh Rugby League match this Saturday when the unbeaten Bridgend Blue Bulls travel to Carmarthen Athletic RFC to take on CPC Bears (kick-off 2pm). Former Celtic Crusaders prop Karl Hocking, aged 36, will line up …
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