RIP Frank Wilson

We were sad to hear that our former World Cup player Frank Wilson, sadly passed away early on Friday morning at the age of 80. Frank played for Wales in the 1975 World Championship which included the infamous 1975 “Battle of Brisbane” win over England. It was one of his 14 caps for Wales after …

Wales rise in World Rankings

Wales men have risen up from 17th to 12th in the official International Rugby League World Rankings following excellent performances this autumn. Two wins out of three has seen Wales go up five places and are once again knocking on the door of the top 10. The Wales women’s side have also risen, after qualifying …

Job vacancy: Operations Coordinator

As Operations Coordinator within Wales Rugby League, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the team and organisation. You will be responsible for coordinating key events and ensuring compliance with league regulations. Additionally, you will act as a liaison between all stakeholders to ensure effective communication. Budget management is also …

Junior Origin and Student Trials postponed

Due to the weather warnings in place relating to Storm Darragh, Saturday’s Origin fixtures have been postponed. The Met Office has issued Red, Amber, and Yellow Weather Warnings for the vast majority of the country. The storm is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain, causing significant disruption and danger to life.  It is …

Clive Griffiths returns to Wales Students on 40th anniversary date

Clive Griffiths is back to coach Wales Students Rugby League for a third spell in his long career in rugby league. The 70-year old first took charge of Wales Students from 1987-92 then came back and coached again from 2008-13. And now, on the 40th anniversary of the first-ever official Wales Students international match, he’s …

Wheelchair captain Scott Trigg-Turner nominated for Golden Boot

Cymru captain Scott Trigg-Turner has been shortlisted for the International Rugby League Golden Boot. The 44-year old was one of just two players to take part in all of Wales’ five games in 2024, scoring 11 tries and kicking 10 goals. He captained Wales against Ireland in the Celtic Cup in June. Domestically he played …

Wales Masters to play in Ireland on Saturday

Wales will be taking part in the 2024 Pulse Electrical Rugby League Tri-Nations this Saturday at The New Forge Sports Centre, Belfast. The festival is being held in Ireland for the first time, following the events in 2021 in Leigh East, England (which featured England, Ireland and Canada) and 2022 in Bethesda, Wales. There is …

Dragonhearts break records on Poland trip

Wales Dragonhearts, the representative side of the community game in Wales, broke all records on the weekend in their quickfire tour of Poland. Facing a Polish outfit, who have won 50 percent of their senior men’s international matches since their inception in 2018, the Dragonhearts ran riot in game one, played on Saturday evening, winning …