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. …
Jodie Boyd-Ward has been named as Wales Wheelchair captain for the Celtic Cup matches against Scotland and Ireland this Saturday at Archer’s Arena, Cardiff Metropolitan University (kick-off 11am). The 32-year-old, who was co-captain on Wales’ tour to USA last year, went on to lead Leeds Rhinos to their Super League title win in 2024. She …
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Wales Students will take on the RAF on Wednesday at Tata Steel RUFC (kick-off 7pm) for the first ever Simon Weston Challenge Cup. The trophy will be presented by Weston and has been named after him due to his connections with both organisations. Weston, a patron of Wales Rugby League, and who has relatives playing …
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We were sad to learn about the passing of Gordon Pritchard today (Saturday 17 May) at 12.35pm following an illness, aged 70. Gordon won three caps for Wales, the first two in 1978 against France and England, and the other in 1981 against England. Gordon started playing rugby union for Cardiff in 1973 before playing …
Harry Jones will become the first Wales Wheelchair international to officiate at the Celtic Cup, when he takes the part of second referee in the Scotland v Ireland match at Archer’s Arena, Cardiff Metropolitan University on Saturday 24 May. This will be game two of the one-day tournament, which is sandwiched between Wales v Scotland …
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, …
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 …
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A 25-player Wales squad has been named for the under 18s Four Nations campaign, that starts on Saturday 31st May, when we face Ireland at The Lextan Gnoll. No fewer than ten of the side come from Swansea Rams, whilst there are three each from Bridgend Blue Bulls and Cynon Valley Cavaliers., two each from …
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 …
