Under 16s open trials in South Wales

Boys in school years 10 and 11 are invited to attend open trials for our under 16s squad, in January. There are two open trials being held in successive days, with players only required to attend one of the two dates. Friday 20 January | 6.30pm-9pm Islwyn High School, Waterloo, Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0NU Saturday …

WRL record all-time high for participation in 2022

Wales Rugby League are pleased to report that participation levels for 2022 in club, regional and international sides are at an all-time high. With a record 2,313 players recorded in the year ending November 30, it’s an increase of 40 per cent on last year’s figure, and the largest since 2013. Over a thousand junior …

Squads released for Junior Origin matches on Saturday

East Wales and West Wales have both announced their full squads for this year’s Junior Origin Series, with the first matches taking place this Saturday at the Centre of Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach. The U14s take to the pitch for an 11am kick-off with the U16s playing at 2.30pm. There will be girls training …

West Wales announce junior origin captains

West Wales have announced their captains for the upcoming Junior Origin Series against East Wales, which will be played at under 14 and under 16 levels. Jake Nottingham has been announced as the U16 captain and Osian Thomas will lead the U14s. Both play for Bridgend Blue Bulls. West Wales Development Officer, Richard Lewis, said: …

Vacancy – Wales U16 boys assistant coach

A vacancy has arisen for the role of assistant coach for the Wales Rugby League U16 boys side. The Wales U16 boys side is an important part of the Wales Rugby League pathway where many have gone onto win full Wales international caps. Please click below to download the details. Wales U16 assistant coach – …

World Cup stars in Port Talbot this Saturday

Men’s World Cup stars, Kyle Evans, Curtis Davies and Connor Davies will be in Port Talbot this Saturday to inspire the next generation of Welsh rugby league players. The Davies twins featured in all three World Cup group games against Cook Islands, Tonga and Papua New Guinea, with Kyle Evans scoring his first try for …

Two years of Salford partnership celebrated as Wales build for the future

Salford Red Devils and Wales Rugby League are celebrating the two-year anniversary of their talent pathway partnership. Three players joined the reserve squad from the same partnership last season and a further three will be joining the club for the 2023 campaign. Finley Yates, Billy Walkley and Scott Pritchard already have reserves contracts, with Kieran …

Cardiff Demons U16 girls side to kick-off this Saturday

Wales Rugby League will field their first-ever girls regional representative U16s side this Saturday when Cardiff Demons travel to Yorkshire to take on Dewsbury Moor (kick-off noon). Over the last few months, a dedicated squad have been in training and as Louise Morgan, the head of women’s rugby league in Wales explains, can’t wait for …