Wales Rugby League are delighted to have given trials to over 90 South Wales-based boys for this year’s Wales U16 squad. Over 130 applied for a trial but many were cut due to numbers, so the coaches only saw boys who were actively playing rugby league for community clubs. A polite reply was sent to…
The Wales Rugby League Wheelchair international side’s tour to Brazil has been pushed back until September 2023. Last year’s World Cup semi-finalists were due to tour the South American nation next month, however, following requests from the host nation, this has been pushed back until autumn. The tour has been moved to coincide with the…
Wales international Harry Jones has become the first ever Wheelchair Rugby League player to ever be awarded a testimonial. The Welsh international has been recognised for his long service to the game, good character and service in the community. Jones was one of the founding members of North Wales Crusaders Wheelchair side back in 2013,…
After we reported last week that a record number of players took part in rugby league in Wales in 2022, we’d like to reflect on the successes that those players achieved, be that trophy wins or participation at a high level. Internationally, we ran eight sides and played 35 international matches. The Wales Wheelchair side…
Wales Rugby League are pleased to report that participation levels for 2022 in club, regional and international sides are at an all-time high. With a record 2,313 players recorded in the year ending November 30, it’s an increase of 40 per cent on last year’s figure, and the largest since 2013. Over a thousand junior…
The Wales Rugby League Students side will return to action in 2023. Wales Students are one of our oldest international sides having run since 1984 and have competed in eight World Cups. We need a new management staff for the new team – a head coach, assistant coaches and team managers. If you’d like this…
We’re sad to report that Wales international Mel James has died aged 74. Described by his home club Resolven RFC as “their most decorated son”, Mel won 11 Welsh caps, making his debut against England in the 1975 World Championship. It was his only game in that tournament as injury had kept him out of…
Clare Balding CBE will end her term as RFL President by nominating Wales Rugby League chief medical officer and men’s team doctor, Dr Richard Lawrance for a President’s Award. The RFL President’s Award was introduced in 2019 to recognise inspiring work to change lives and communities through Rugby League, and achievements of players, coaches and…
Following the biggest, best and most inclusive Rugby League World Cup ever, Wales men are to compete in the biggest-ever Rugby League European Championships in 2023. European Rugby League has today announced that eight nations – England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Serbia, Spain and Wales – will contest the European Championships (Euro A) next autumn….
A vacancy has arisen for the role of assistant coach for the Wales Rugby League U16 boys side. The Wales U16 boys side is an important part of the Wales Rugby League pathway where many have gone onto win full Wales international caps. Please click below to download the details. Wales U16 assistant coach –…
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