Over 400 matches will be played by the Welsh domestic clubs (plus two from England) when the running rugby league season launches this weekend with U13 matches, before all age-groups along with the JES Group Rugby League Conference officially start on the weekend of 17/18 May. This year, there are competitions at U12, 13, 14, …
Twenty coaches from Swindon to Swansea, gathered at The Lextan Gnoll in Neath on Saturday for a first ever free open day of coaching taken by Clive Griffiths. Our experienced Director of Performance, who is also currently the head coach of Wales Students, was delighted on how the day went. He was assisted by coach …
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South Wales Jets and Wales Students fought out an exciting 38-all draw in Penallta on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon. Both sides are preparing for their summer campaigns and the match will give the respective head coaches, Ben Flower and Clive Griffiths, a lot to talk about. Yes, Clive Griffiths. The former Wales …
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There’s an exciting friendly match in store this Saturday at Penallta RFC when South Wales Jets host Wales Students (kick-off 2pm). Each side are preparing for bigger games to come, with Wales Students, coach by Clive Griffiths, due to play international matches this summer, whilst the Jets are looking forward to their third season in …
Champions Aberavon Fighting Irish will begin the defence of their JES Group Rugby League Conference crown against South Wales Jets – the team they defeated in the 2024 Grand Final. The fixtures have been announced for what will be the 23rd season of the WRL South Wales men’s league and the opening week sees …
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The second U16 Origin match of the season takes place this Saturday at The Wern in Merthyr Tydfil when West Wales face East Wales (kick-off 1.30pm). In the first match a fortnight ago, West clinched a tight encounter 34-28 thanks to a try by Joseph Bailey in the last play of the game. Both sides …
East Wales U14 came back from a 16-12 half-time deficit to beat West Wales 36-22 at Cardiff University Sports Park. Led by enthusiastic captain Mason Lloyd, who scored two tries and Torfaen Tigers’ Sam Kings, who scored a hat-trick, the East Wales side fought hard for their win against a West side who were in …
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The postponed first games of the U14 East Wales v West Wales Origin season take place this Saturday 8th February at Cardiff University Sports Park. East U14s Development Vs West U14s Development – Kick off 12:00 (30 Minutes each way) East U14s Origin Vs West U14s Origin U14s Origin – Kick off 13:30 (30 Minutes …
Ian Golden at Aberavon Greenstars, Pic: Riley Sports Photography Blackbrook fought hard against Aberavon to secure a tough 32-16 win to qualify for the second round of the Challenge Cup. It was only in the last 15 minutes that Blackbrook secured their win with the final three tries of the game. Before that, …
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The first match of the 2025 rugby league season in Wales happens this Sunday at Aberavon Green Stars RFC when Aberavon Fighting Irish take on Blackbrook Royals in the first round of the men’s Challenge Cup (kick-off 1.45pm). Aberavon, the 2024 WRL open-age champions, qualified for this competition after beating South Wales Jets 21-18 in …
