International RL - Wales Rugby League

WRL welcome Matthew Porch as Non-Executive Director for Finance

by International RL February 19, 2026February 19, 2026Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Porch as its new Non-Executive Director (Finance), effective from 25 October 2025. Matthew brings a strong background in finance, governance, and strategic planning, with experience across both the public and private sectors. ACCA and AAT qualified, his career began as an accounting apprentice, where …

Nick Harkin appointed Wales Masters head coach

by International RL, Masters RL February 18, 2026Comments are Disabled

Nick Harkin has been appointed as the new Wales Rugby League Masters head coach. Masters Rugby League is played by those aged 35 and over, with modified rules for different age groups to encourage participation for all ages. No scores are officially kept in this version of the sport, but try scorers are recorded. A …

WRL welcome Jo Thomas as Non-Executive Director

by International RL February 16, 2026Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Thomas as its new Non-Executive Director for People. This role will support strong leadership across the organisation and help build closer links with communities. Jo has a strong interest in both people and sport, at national and grassroots level. She is focused on developing …

Wales to face Armed Forces Wheelchair again

by International RL January 26, 2026January 26, 2026Comments are Disabled

Wales Wheelchair will play their first friendly match of the year on Saturday 14th March, when they will take on UK Armed Forces at Wrexham University (kick-off 2.15pm). The match will be preceeded by an “A” match between the two sides as head coach Alan Caron looks to allow all of his training squad to …

Wales to field U17 side this summer

by International RL, Juniors January 22, 2026Comments are Disabled

We are thrilled to announce that for the 2026 season, Wales Rugby League will host a special two-game series at U17s level against the England Community Lions and Scotland. The matches will take place at The Gnoll in Neath on the following dates: Wales vs. Scotland – Sunday, June 7, 2026 Wales vs. England …

Wales Wheelchair Trials

by International RL, Wheelchair RL January 8, 2026February 11, 2026Comments are Disabled

Wales Wheelchair will be holding open trials for our international side on Saturday 14th February from 12pm-4pm at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre, Llangollen Rd, Acrefair, Wrexham, LL14 3HL. This is ahead of our World Cup in Australia in October/November, plus the Celtic Cup in Edinburgh in May. All players must be Welsh qualified (Welsh born/lived …

Dave Abel appointed as a Wales Wheelchair assistant coach

by International RL, Wheelchair RL January 7, 2026Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League have appointed Dave Abel as their second assistant coach for the Wheelchair international side, as we prepare for this year’s World Cup. Abel will work alongside Gary Taylor as assistant coaches to head coach Alan Caron The 35-year-old completes the set of Celtic sides, having previously been assistant coach with Ireland and …

World Cup 2030 update

by International RL, World Cup News December 22, 2025December 24, 2025Comments are Disabled

International Rugby League has announced that the Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair World Cups will continue to be played together, with the three disciplines to again be staged concurrently in 2030. A meeting of the IRL Board on Tuesday decided that the 2030 World Cup should maintain the same format as RLWC26 in Australia, New Zealand and …

Transforming lives through rugby league: Our 2025-2030 strategy

by International RL December 4, 2025December 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League (WRL) has today launched its new 2025–2030 Strategy, setting out an ambitious plan to grow rugby league across Wales and use the power of sport to bring people together. The strategy was co-produced with a wide range of stakeholders, including community clubs, volunteers, players, and partners, to make sure it reflects the needs and …

RIP Lyndon Price

by International RL, Obituaries, Wheelchair RL December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Comments are Disabled

We are saddened to announce that former Wales Wheelchair assistant coach and Torfaen Tigers head coach Lyndon Price has died today aged 65. Lyndon was a great servant to Wheelchair Rugby League in Wales, working as assistant coach for the Wales international side from 2018-21. He was the first head coach of Hereford Harriers Wheelchair …