Mark Andrew Jones has stepped down from his role as the team manager of Wales Wheelchair Rugby League, a post he’s held since late 2013. Jones, commonly known to all as MAJ, was also involved in the North Wales Crusaders Wheelchair side from its inception and has team managed Wales through two World Cups and …
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Andy Morgan and Harry Jones review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com In Super League, Luke Thomas (pictured above with fellow Celt Matty Russell) and Gil Dudson both came off the bench for the unbeaten Warrington Wolves, who extended their winning run to six games with …
Rob Massam has become only the 19th Wales Rugby League international to score 200 first class tries. The 200 first class tries list has long since been a badge of honour for players, ever since it was first published in the book “Gone North: Volume 2” by Robert Gate in 1988. Since then, just two …
Wales Rugby League have congratulated Jim Mills, after the former international player was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame last night. The 78-year old was an uncompromising prop forward. He originally played rugby union with Cardiff RFC, before turning professional with Halifax in 1965. He won 17 full caps for Wales, including appearances in …
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Wales Students rugby league head coach Craig Fisher has named a 24-player squad for the men’s Student Rugby League Four Nations Championships this July. The Championships will be held at Sardis Road in Pontypridd, which was the venue in 2018 when Wales last hosted the tournament. England, Ireland and Scotland will be their opponents with …
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Harry Jones, Andy Morgan and Ian Golden look back at last weekend’s elite rugby league action that had a Welsh presence… The Physical Disability Rugby League season kicked off last weekend with a festival at Robin Park Arena in Wigan. Wales internationals Justin Martin, Paul Jones, Connor Rice and Tyma Hughes (above) played for Salford …
Wales will host Netherlands enjoy a trip to Greece later this year in the qualifiers for the 2025 Women’s Rugby League World Cup. They’ll complete their campaign in May 2024 with an away match against Turkey. It’s the first time Wales will have played any of these sides at full international level. These fixtures, part …
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Words: Ian Golden. Pic: Cornwall Sports Media North Wales Crusaders had an outstanding 70-0 win over the Royal Navy in the Challenge Cup. Rob Massam scored his 199th career try with Owain Abel also scoring. There were Welsh on each side when Rochdale Hornets beat London Skolars, with Ewan Badham making his Hornets debut and …
Following on from last night’s qualifying draw, come and take your opportunity to trial for the Wales Women’s Rugby League team before they aim to get to the Rugby League World Cup in 2025 in France. Wales Rugby League are holding trials for the Women’s national team, the Cardiff Demons squad, and to increase the …
Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Mark Stringer Super League kicked off last weekend and Rhys Williams helped Salford Red Devils to a 20-10 win at the newly promoted renamed Leigh Leopards. Luis Roberts made his Leeds Rhinos debut in the competition’s opening match, but his side lost 42-10 at Warrington Wolves. Three Welsh-qualified players were on …
