South Wales Jets claimed their first win of the season after beating Bridgend Blue Bulls 42-14 in Pyle on Saturday. The Jets, who changed 50 percent of their side following last week’s defeat, were in control from the start and a Ben Pinnock try gave them the lead in the second minute, with Morgan Raison …
There’s just over a week to go to Summer Smash at Cardiff Arms Park and the line-up has been confirmed for the big day in the Welsh capital on Saturday 14th June. There will be two JES Rugby League Conference matches for fans to enjoy, plus two of Wales’ international sides will also be in …
Aberavon Fighting Irish kicked off their defence of the JES Group Rugby League Conference with a 34-24 win at home to South Wales Jets, who had won the title the year before. In a repeat of last year’s Grand Final, the home side outscored their opponents by seven tries to four, giving the Jets …
The JES Group Rugby League Conference kicks off tomorrow (Saturday 31st May) with two big matches. Our champions from the last two seasons, Aberavon Fighting Irish and South Wales Jets, meet at Harlequins Field, Port Talbot (kick-off 2.30pm). Last season’s Grand Final winners are the hosts and they’ll start their defence against the Jets, who …
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We were sad to learn about the passing of Gordon Pritchard today (Saturday 17 May) at 12.35pm following an illness, aged 70. Gordon won three caps for Wales, the first two in 1978 against France and England, and the other in 1981 against England. Gordon started playing rugby union for Cardiff in 1973 before playing …
Rugby League returns to Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday 14th June with Summer Smash, as all eight JES Group Rugby League Conference sides meet in the capital in a day-long event. Player ages on the day will range from seven to 70 as in addition to the four premier encounters, there will be a Masters …
A 25-player Wales squad has been named for the under 18s Four Nations campaign, that starts on Saturday 31st May, when we face Ireland at The Lextan Gnoll. No fewer than ten of the side come from Swansea Rams, whilst there are three each from Bridgend Blue Bulls and Cynon Valley Cavaliers., two each from …
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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