England and Scotland record wins in Student Four Nations Day 1

Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Ian Lovell England produced a solid start to their Student Four Nations defence when they saw off Ireland 46-0 in the opening match in Pontypridd on Sunday afternoon. Ireland started well and nearly scored, Ellis Keppel was held up over the line. However, the momentum went England’s way after Jamie Gill …

Wales National Development Academy take on Italy

This Sunday, the Wales Rugby League National Development Academy based at Coleg Y Cymoedd will play their first match against an International side when they take on the Italian U19’s at Barnaria Arsa in Northern Italy. Through a successful bid for an Eramus Grant, Coleg Y Cymoedd were able to fund a 10-training day camp …

Wales Wheelchair win the Celtic Cup for a seventh successive time

Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Ian Lovell Wales won their seventh successive Wheelchair Rugby League Celtic Cup, but didn’t have it all their own way. A first-ever draw in their 50th international game, was followed by a crucial win 76-30 over Scotland. Ireland opened their Celtic Cup campaign with a dominating 58-24 win over Scotland. It …

Wheelchair Rugby League Celtic Cup heads to Edinburgh

The squads have been named for the eighth Wheelchair Celtic Cup, which takes place at the Oriam Performance Centre, Edinburgh on Sunday. Wales are the holders, having won all the seven tournaments they have entered, Ireland beating Scotland in the inaugural encounter in 2015. The Welsh, whose opening game against Ireland will be their 50th …

It’s Super Saturday for Welsh rugby league

In one of the busiest days of the season for Welsh rugby league, there’s so much to enjoy throughout Wales today, and even over the border in England too. There’s a triple header of rugby league action in Abertillery with two internationals and one representative match. First up is the encounter between Wales U16 and their …

Triple header of action at Abertillery on Saturday

Wales U18 and U16 have named their squads to face England Lions on Saturday at Abertillery RFC. The matches are part of a triple header of games. First up is the U16 international which kicks off at noon. Wales did the double over England last season so will want to keep up that record in front of …

Wales to take on England at Headingley

Wales Women will return to action this Autumn against England at Headingley Stadium, home of Leeds Rhinos on Saturday 4 November – part of an international double header also featuring the third test match of the England Men’s series against Tonga. After Wales beat England Lions – a side selected from players outside of the …

World Cup qualifiers to be delayed

Due to uncertainties surrounding the hosting of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup, the European Rugby League board has announced that it will delay its planned international competitions scheduled for this autumn. “It was a tremendously difficult decision, but the circumstances have left us in an almost impossible position,” said ERL chair Dean Andrew. “It …