The Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) tournament organisers have today revealed the much-anticipated fixture schedule for what promises to be the biggest and best World Cup in the history of the sport as the men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams all compete at the same time in a major sporting first. Wales will be represented …
An update from Gareth Kear, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wales Rugby League… Following a webinar meeting on Wales Rugby League’s ‘phased return to play strategy’ with all key stakeholders including all clubs, match officials, coaches, international pathways and volunteers, I am pleased to confirm that from August 1, outdoor structured and sanctioned rugby league …
With Wales’ men’s team based in Preston for Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021), Wales Rugby League (WRL) is entering an exciting partnership with Preston City Council and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to make sure the tournament leaves a lasting legacy in the city.
As a result of the statement from the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, Wales Rugby League will soon be releasing a ‘phased Return to play strategy’ for all outdoor forms of Rugby League and also an action plan for all the community clubs to follow. There will be further meetings for WRL with both …
The men’s 2020 Rugby League European Championships, where Wales were due to compete against Ireland and Spain this October, have been cancelled. Wales last won this tournament in 2015 and finished second in 2018 to qualify for next year’s Rugby League World Cup. Wales Rugby League CEO Gareth Kear said: “To cancel the Euros was …
Scott Bessant’s funeral is taking place at the Gwent Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 2pm. The former Wales Dragonhearts international sadly lost his life last Wednesday after complications from pneumonia. Due to Covid-19 restrictions only immediate family will be able to be present at the funeral service, but his parents Howard and Jackie would …
Wales Rugby League men’s international player Rhodri Lloyd, along with other players from the WRL family, will soon be taking part in a unique world-wide charity run in support of Save The Children’s Yemen appeal. From Wednesday 1st July 14:00 GMT until Sunday 5th July 17:00 GMT, 100 volunteers, along with guest runner, the British …
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Former Wales Dragonhearts rugby league international Scott Bessant has sadly died in hospital of complications from pneumonia, aged just 37. Pontypool-born, he was a keen rugby player from school, starting in the union code and playing for Pill Harriers before signing for Pontypool in 2006. He started playing rugby league for Newport Titans RLFC a …
Wales halfback Ollie Olds has called time on his rugby league career.
Wales Rugby League have appointed Dr Richard Lawrence (MBBS, BSc, MRCP, PhD, PGDip SEM) as chief medical officer as part of their ongoing strategic re-structure. As part of this new role, he will also be the lead on the return to play strategy when all is clear following the COVID-19 pandemic. He is also on …
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