The Welsh launch for the new book about former Wales international Roy Francis is at the Brynmawr Social Club this Wednesday (18 June) at 6.30pm. “Roy Francis: Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader” has been written by Professor Tony Collins, writer of some of the best books about the history of our sport, and he will be there …
Wales Rugby League’s first ever Summer Smash was a big success as 1,074 passed through the gates at Cardiff Arms Park to watch four exciting matches of rugby league. Actually that total could be increased to 12 as two junior encounters, at U8 and U9 levels, took place at half-time of each open-age match. …
Fifty years ago today, Wales recorded a memorable 12-7 win over England at Lang Park in Brisbane, now known at the Suncorp Stadium, as part of the 1975 World Championship. That win eventually cost England the trophy. The matches between the five sides were played on a home and away basis with the team who …
We were sad to learn of last week’s passing of former Wales international Peter Banner aged 76. Rochdale-born, Peter Banner qualified for Wales due to the heritage rule through his Welsh grandfather, famously starring in the “Battle of Brisbane” in the 1975 World Championship where Wales beat England and eventually denied them the trophy as …
Ahead of Saturday’s fixtures at The Gnoll (Neath RFC), we would like to inform spectators of some important ticketing information. As part of our partnership with Ticketpass, all tickets must be purchased through the Ticketpass website, available via https://wrl.wales/tickets When arriving at the turnstile, all spectators must have a QR code on their phone to …
Garry Dunn will head up the coaching staff for our under 18s in 2025 – a coaching setup that includes former international Ben Evans. Dunn has been involved in the sport as a player and coach for 35 years, including seven years as Head Coach of the Royal Air Force rugby league side, and spent …
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Wales Masters have named a 19-player squad for when they face Ireland as part of Summer Smash at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday 14th June. Summer Smash is a day-long event in the nations’ capital which includes four matches in the JES Group Rugby League Conference and a host of U8 and U9 matches. Wales …
The former Wales dual code international Mark Jones has sadly died of a heart attack yesterday (Thursday) in his local gym in the Middle East, aged 59. Known to his friends as “Scooby”, he played for Wales in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup after making his debut in the WRL comeback match against Papua …
The three Celtic Cup squads for the tournament this Saturday 24th May at Archer’s Arena, Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Cyncoed Campus have been confirmed. Ireland have selected a very experienced squad with just the one newcomer in Leinster’s Jack Shannon Cole, who was introduced to wheelchair Rugby League in late 2024 and has featured in all …
The RAF took the first ever Simon Weston Challenge Cup after beating Wales Students 28-16 at Tata Steel RUFC on Wednesday evening, It was a tough competitive encounter, with Wales Students battling all the way, but the more experienced RAF side just about had the edge through the game and were deserved winners. …
