Wales announce U16 squad for 2022

Wales Rugby League U16 head coach Paul Berry has announced a 25-player squad who will take on England and Scotland later this year. The squad has been selected following a successful winter rugby league programme in South Wales which culminated in a competitive East v West Wales encounter. Four players – Daniel Bartlett, Calum Jones, …

Salford announce four new signings from the WRL / Coleg y Cymoedd programme

Salford Red Devils have announced the signings of the first four graduates from their REDS programme. All four players are part of the Wales Rugby League National Development Academy, and have been identified as part of the successful partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd and the Super League club. The players are… Finn Yates – 17-year-old …

Gwylio’r Cymry: Mis Mawrth 4-7 2022

Ian Golden, Alex Paynter and Harry Jones look back at the weekend’s elite action featuring Wales internationals and other World Cup prospects. The highlight of the weekend came at the Salford City Roosters ground where 12 Welsh players took to the field over two Salford Red Devils matches, one of which was refereed by a …

Wales to hold U19s trial for European Championships

Wales Rugby League are to hold a male U19s trial on Sunday 20th March from 2.30-5pm at the Centre of Excellence, Ystrad Mynach. Successful trialists could be selected for Wales for upcoming international matches, which includes the European Championships in Lignano, Sabbiadoro, Italy between Sept 1-11. To qualify for the Wales U19s European Championship side, …

27 tries in two games as Junior Origins thrill large crowd

Over 800 people came through the gates to witness 27 tries in two games in a very successful Junior Origin Day in Ystrad Mynach on Saturday. East Wales took on West Wales at U14 and U16 level, which was a culmination of three months’ worth of hard work in two different camps, run by Wales …

Origin teams named for Saturday’s encounters

The sides for the East Wales v West Wales Origin matches this Saturday at Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellence have been announced. The U14 match kicks off at 11am with the U16 at noon. Entry: £5 Adults, U16s free. Please go to https://wrl.wales/boys-u14-and-u16-east-v-west-origin-on-february-12-in-ystrad-mynach for more information about the programme which has been run in conjunction …

Boys U14 and U16 East v West Origin on February 12 in Ystrad Mynach

Wales Rugby League, in association with Coleg y Cymoedd, are staging East v West Boys Origin matches at U14 and U16 level at the Centre of Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach on Saturday 12th February. The matches kick-off at 11am and noon respectively. It’s the culmination of a fantastic three months worth of coaching at …

WRL and Salford to take open training session this Saturday

Wales Rugby League in partnership with Salford Red Devils are inviting all players eligible for U16s age group to an open training session at Ystrad Mynach, Saturday 11th December, 10am-12pm. The session will be delivered by Wales RL and Salford Red Devils coaching staff. Players wanting to register for the session are asked to complete …

Coleg y Cymoedd presentation on Thursday evening

After the success of last month’s open evening, Coleg Y Cymoedd and Wales Rugby League are hosting another opening evening on Thursday 2nd of December at 6pm at the Ystrad Mynach Campus. For any players boys and girls who missed our first evening, and are interested in being part of the full-time Wales Rugby League …

Wales Rugby League and Coleg y Cymoedd regional programme update

Wales Rugby League have started their regional rugby league junior programme at U14s, U16s and U18s every week from November 26th in both East and West Wales. These will be eight-week blocks culminating in East vs West matches in February 2022. This is also open to girls at U14 and U16 level. WRL would like …