Memorial game for Gabriel Holt on Saturday

Wales Students will take on South Wales Jets in a memorial game for Gabriel Holt this Saturday 11 May at the Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach (kick-off 2pm). Both sides are preparing for their respective summer campaigns, Wales Students for the Four Nations in the England, whilst the Jets will be looking …

Wales Dragonhearts go back to the future

Wales Dragonhearts are going back 30 years with their kit for the end of season internationals, by replicating the strip that was worn by the “originals” back in 1994. The first ever international match played by the side that was then known as “Wales Amateurs” was on March 27, 1994 when they took on England …

Wales Dragonhearts celebrate 30 years

Wales Rugby League’s community international side, which has been known as “Wales Dragonhearts” since 2009, celebrates 30 years today since their first-ever international match. The “Wales Amateurs” as they were known back in 1994 were coached by Danny Sheehy, with Clive Griffiths, who was Wales men’s side head coach at the time, there as an …

Carfan Cymru | Under 16s

Eleven different community clubs are represented in our under 16s squad for 2024. Twenty-four players have been selected for a Four Nations tournament that will see us travel to face Ireland (June 1st), before hosting Scotland (June 29th) and England Community Lions (August 3rd)*.  Aber Valley Wolves has the most players in the squad with …

Stephen Jones given prestigious award

Stephen Jones, the head of development for Wheelchair Rugby League in Wales, was honoured at the weekend as he received a prestigious award at the historic Brynkinalt Hall in Wrexham. The High Sheriff of Clwyd Awards, that are supported by the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham and Crimebeat North Wales, celebrates the area’s charitable …

Flower and White to coach Jets in centenary Cup match

Former Wales internationals Ben Flower and Lloyd White are taking charge of South Wales Jets this Saturday as they host Stanningley in the first round of men’s Betfred Rugby League Challenge Cup at Ebbw Vale RFC (kick-off 1.30pm). The Jets beat all-comers in the domestic season this year to qualify for the tournament and this …

RIP Dale Tucker

Everyone at Wales Rugby League was really shocked to hear about the sudden passing of former Wales Dragonhearts and Wales U19 international Dale Tucker, aged just 32. Hailing from Newport, Dale last played for Torfaen Tigers in 2021 and his last ever sports match was this recent Saturday when he turned out for Newport Saracens …

RIP Alec Martin

We were sad to hear about the passing of Cardiff Blue Dragons player Alexander “Alec” Martin, who lost his battle with cancer on the morning of December 11, aged 25. Alec was an integral part of the Wheelchair Rugby League side at Cardiff. He played just three games but was the club’s top try scorer …