Wales men beaten by France

A near full-strength France side overcame the battling Welsh 48-6 in St Esteve on Saturday to go through to the 2025 World Series. Wales, who didn’t have the luxury to be able to rotate their squad, fought well for the whole game, but it was France’s Super League returnees who controlled things for the home …

Carfan Cymru: Men vs. France

Mark Moxon has named an unchanged 19-man squad to face France in Perpignan on Saturday. Cymru face the French at the stade Municipal St Estève at 2.40pm local time/1.40pm Welsh time, knowing only a win will keep hopes alive of a place in the 2026 World Cup. The winners on Saturday will represent Europe in …

Opportunity: Under 16s Assistant Coach

We are inviting applicants to support our Under 16’s programme in the role of Assistant Coach, working alongside with the staff already in place. This position may require international travel and all applicants must hold a full valid passport, driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Salary: Volunteer Term: through to end of 2026 …

Wales easily overcome Serbia for a place in the final

Words: Ian Golden. Pic: Dave Gibson. Full timeline Wales beat Serbia 48-0 to safely move into the play-off final at St Esteve this Saturday, where they’ll face France. Whoever wins that game will qualify for next year’s World Series against Cook Islands, Jamaica and South Africa with the top two qualifying for RLWC2026. Wales put …

Statement: John Kear

Wales Rugby League (WRL) Head Coach, John Kear, has not travelled to France for the European World Cup qualifiers based on medical advice. Kear was admitted to hospital on Sunday night with the support of WRL medical staff. He remained in hospital on Monday and Tuesday while doctors carried out a series of tests, before …

Wales name squad for World Cup qualifiers

Wales men’s side head coach John Kear has named his 21-strong squad for the forthcoming RLWC2026 European qualifiers. The winner of the tournament will proceed to 2025’s inaugural World Series and represent the continent, where they will meet fellow International Rugby League full members Cook Islands, Jamaica and South Africa to battle for the remaining …

Wales beat Jamaica for morale boosting win ahead of the World Cup qualifiers

Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Geraint Nicholas Wales put on an excellent second half performance to overcome an excellent Jamaican side who at point looked like they were going to dominate the game. The match didn’t start well for the Welsh who Wales lost Bailey Antrobus through injury in the opening minutes. Then Jamaica took the …

Tickets available on the gate tonight

Tickets for tonight’s Men’s international against Jamaica at The Lextan Gnoll will be available on the gate. To help speed up the process of access to the ground, supporters are advised to purchase in advance. Every ticket purchased will also support Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity. Tickets can be bought for £7 adults, £3 senior …

Six of the Best at The Gnoll

The Lextan Gnoll has been used for rugby league since 2010 and our media manager/historian Ian Golden has been there at most of them. Here’s his “Six of the Best at The Gnoll” in preparation for our next big event, which is Wales v Jamaica on Tuesday (kick-off 7.30pm). 1 The first game – South …

A Lextan Gnoll Dream XIII

For over 100 years, the only way anyone could earn a crust playing rugby was to play rugby league. Therefore, many Neath RFC players “went north” and became stars in the 13-man code after shining at The Gnoll. Here’s our “Dream XIII” of players who pulled on a Neath shirt and then went to rugby league. …