Nicko in Hall of Fame and launches new book

Wales Rugby League’s President Mike Nicholas has been inducted into the Warrington Wolves’ Hall of Fame. It is excellent timing for the former Wembley Cup Final winner as he launches his new book “From Swn-Y-Mor to Seattle” tonight (Tuesday) at 7pm at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington. He has a South Wales launch and …

Iestyn Harris and WRL part company

Wales Rugby League are actively looking to recruit a new national head coach following the departure of Iestyn Harris. Harris, a dual code international for Wales and one of the brightest playing talents of his generation, was appointed Wales Head Coach in September 2009 and has enjoyed over four years at the helm. The national …

Wales Rugby League congratulate Ian Watson

Wales Rugby League have congratulated their longest serving professional player, Ian Watson, for reaching 500 professional career games. The 37-year old Swinton Lions player-coach, whose family hail from North Wales, is the joint record caps holder for Wales win 30 and his 470th club game was for the Lions against Gateshead Thunder in the Tetley’s …

Lee Briers forced to retire from playing

Wales assistant coach Lee Briers has announced his retirement from playing following medical advice. Following independent medical recommendation, the Warrington Wolves talisman halfback has been forced to retire. Numerous scans and consultations have highlighted the damage sustained to Lee’s neck, leaving him with no option but to retire from playing. Lee will now make the …

Crusaders and Scorpions in Dream Team

Welshmen Rob Massam and Dalton Grant head the list for the Kingstone Press Championship 1 Dream Team announced today. The two Welsh born wingers were named in the mythical 13 announced by the Rugby Football League for their performances this season. Between them they notched up 44 tries this season as they compete for a …

Wheelchair Rugby League off to a flyer

By Jacqui Walker With little more than 200 days to go until the RLWC2013 kicks off at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, the recent Easter period has been a busy time for North Wales Crusaders and Wales Rugby League. Firstly, on Friday March 29, we had a very successful and enthusiastic launch for NW Crusaders’ ground-breaking Wheelchair …

Mark Jones’ African journey

Rugby League’s Commonwealth expansion initiative has entered new territory following an exploratory visit to Sierra Leone by a joint Wales Rugby League-Rugby League European Federation delegation. WRL’s National Development Manager Mark Jones and RLEF General Manager Danny Kazandjian returned from a week in the West African country to investigate opportunities for the sport to make …

Singleton reflects on Polish trip

South Wales Hornets’ and Wales Student international Louis Singleton finally has chance to reflect on a rollercoaster month. The hooker, along with club, country and university teammate Simon Wright, linked up with Great Britain Pioneers Rugby League on the tour to Poland immediately after being crowned Student Four Nations champions with Wales. “It all happened …