Wales confirm Celtic Cup squad

Brogan Evans is set to make international rugby league history when she plays for the Wales Wheelchair side against Ireland and Scotland in the Celtic Cup at Archers Arena, Cardiff Metropolitan University on Saturday 24 May. The 29-year-old previously won a cap for the Wales women’s rugby league in 2023 when she played against England. Now, …

Welsh winners in the Challenge Cup – Gwylio’r Cymry

Harry Jones and Ian Golden report on how Wales’ internationals and hopefuls got on last weekend. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com. It looks likely that there will be a Welsh winner at the Women’s Challenge Cup Final on Saturday 7th June, after Wigan Warriors and St Helens qualified with semi-final wins last weekend. The semi-finals have …

Four Nations U16 and U18 tournaments confirmed

England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will lock horns across May, June and July in the Four Nations Youth Championship, at both U16 and U18 age groups. First played for in 2023, both competitions give the best young players in the Celtic Nations and from the community game in England the opportunity to earn international honours …

IRL identifies Wales as a priority nation

The International Rugby League Board has identified Wales as a priority nation for the sport, and will receive significant funding to support a bespoke national strategy that will be developed in partnership with Wales Rugby League. The Board has limited this group to four to focus resources, with France, Papua New Guinea and one nation …

Wales officially confirmed for the 2026 Wheelchair World Cup

It’s official – the Wales Wheelchair side will compete in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia. International Rugby League this morning officially confirmed the names of six of the eight participants for the tournament with Wales joining 2022 winners England, 2026 hosts Australia and 2022 runners-up England, as we reached the semi-finals of …

Richard Hibbard’s first year reflections

In April 2024, Wales Rugby League appointed businessman and British and Irish Lions international, Richard Hibbard, as Chief Executive. As the one-year anniversary of his time in post approaches, he has reflected on his tenure so far and looked ahead to the future. In the 12 months since I was appointed CEO, there’s been a …

Cardiff Demons take Super League scalp – Gwylio’r Cymry

The Women’s Challenge Cup started last weekend with Cardiff Demons producing an outstanding performance as they won 42-14 away to Super League side Warrington Wolves. It’s a three-team group and the Demons finish their initial campaign with a home tie against St Helens on Saturday 19th April at Cardiff University Sports Park in Llanrumney. Zoe …

South Wales Jets v Wales Students on Saturday

There’s an exciting friendly match in store this Saturday at Penallta RFC when South Wales Jets host Wales Students (kick-off 2pm). Each side are preparing for bigger games to come, with Wales Students, coach by Clive Griffiths, due to play international matches this summer, whilst the Jets are looking forward to their third season in …

Carfan Cymru | Dan 16

Ten different community clubs are represented in our 24-player squad for the under 16s Four Nations campaign. Bridgend Blue Bulls lead the way with six players, including Matthew Clatworthy, who is one of six players named who were in the 2024 squad that made it successive Four Nations titles for the Welsh youngsters. There are …