Wales became the first-ever Four Nations champions at under 16s level after beating England Lions 38-18 in Leigh writes Andy Morgan. The victory left Wales unbeaten at the top of the standings after big wins over Ireland and Scotland earlier this year. Wales ran in seven tries in a comprehensive win, with Henry Parker’s try…
Wales will win the first-ever U16 Four Nations this Saturday if they beat England Lions at Leigh Miners Rangers. And their U18 counterparts could also secure the title at that level, but the victors of that England v Wales game will face a six-week wait to see who lifts the trophy. Wales U16 have won…
Wales under 16s showed a ruthless edge to score 15 tries in a comprehensive win over Scotland in Barrow. The game started in ominous fashion, with captain Jake Nottingham sent to the sin-bin in the opening set for a dangerous tackle, with Scottish winger, Henry Grierson taking advantage of the extra space afforded to get…
U18 INTERNATIONAL SCOTLAND 26 WALES 24 Barry McGuffog at Stags Rugby Club Wales recovered from going 24-4 down after an hour to Scotland in Grangemouth, but a late penalty gave Scotland only their third win over Wales at this level. Scotland took an early 4-0 lead through an unconverted Nathan Preston try, only for Wales…
There’s a big weekend ahead for Wales Rugby League with three international matches, the third round of the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League, Men’s Origin and a League 1 play-off game. Wales are in action in three different disciplines – male U16 and U18 plus Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL). The PDRL international match is against…
SOUTH WALES JETS 27 ABERAVON FIGHTING IRISH 20 Ian Golden at The Wern, Merthyr Tydfil South Wales Jets completed an unbeaten season by taking the Welsh title in a tough game against Aberavon Fighting Irish. A record Grand Finals crowd of over 2,000 people watched eight matches at The Wern in Merthyr Tydfil with a…
The 20th Welsh Grand Final takes place this Sunday when newcomers South Wales Jets take on Aberavon Fighting Irish at The Wern in Merthyr Tydfil (kick-off 4pm). Pic – RileySports. It’s all part of a day-long programme of events with finals at all levels of the running game in South Wales. The Jets have beaten…
It’s Grand Final Day on Sunday and here are the match officials’ appointments, with Ian Jones set to referee the men’s final between South Wales Jets and Aberavon Fighting Irish. Jones said: “After a good season with all teams being very competitive in the league, it has been an honour to be selected to referee…
Words: Andy Morgan. Pics: Mark Stringer/Siwan Williams Wales under 16s and 18s both enjoyed success against their Irish counterparts in an international double-header at Rhyl on Saturday. WRL president Mike Nicholas MBE witnessed both games. He said: “The teams performed great pace and high levels of physicality synonymous with pure rugby league, without any elements…
This Sunday, the Wales Rugby League National Development Academy based at Coleg Y Cymoedd will play their first match against an International side when they take on the Italian U19’s at Barnaria Arsa in Northern Italy. Through a successful bid for an Eramus Grant, Coleg Y Cymoedd were able to fund a 10-training day camp…
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