Here’s the second in a series of articles about our clubs who participate in Wales Rugby League’s community programme, primarily written by the clubs themselves. Wales’ biggest rugby league club in 2019 with over 200 registered players was Cardiff Blue Dragons. They have become a well-established brand in Cardiff rugby circles since it found its …
Here’s the first in a series of articles about our clubs who participate in Wales Rugby League’s community programme, primarily written by the clubs themselves. Rhondda Outlaws, who play out of Glyncoch Sports and Social Club, were the 2019 Wales Rugby League men’s Premier League champions. They were also one of the first two sides …
Wales Rugby League have appointed Pontypridd-born Wayne Mansell as the new team manager for Wales u19s whilst Llanharan-born Tom Buckle takes a similar position at Wales U16s. Both are voluntary positions and they will work alongside respective existing head coaches Anthony Walker and Lee Crooks. Mansell, 34, is a qualified rugby union coach, who has …
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Llantwit Major based Mark Jones has been reappointed as the Wales Rugby League National Development Manager after four and half years away from the role. The 49-year old first joined WRL in 2009 and spent six years in the National Development Manager role where we headed up school, junior and community development, was the team …
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Wales Rugby League will soon be holding a trial for the upcoming campaign for the Wales U19 international side. This trial will take place on Saturday 22nd February at the Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellent at Ystrad Mynach from midday. If you wish to take part, please can you complete the attached form. If you …
Two free coaching courses will take place at Sport Wales on Sundays January 26th and February 9th from 10am until 4pm on each day. There will be a grade 1 match officials’ course and a Wales’ first ever level 1 coaching course. UPDATE – The coaches course is now full. You can go on a …
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Wales Rugby League’s head of media Ian Golden has published an eight-page update to his charity publication, “100 Months of Rugby League in Wales” that was launched in May this year. This has been produced as a PDF – Click to download here. The update, which now ensures that the whole of the 2010s is chronicled, …
The decade is coming to an end and what an eventful one it has been for Wales Rugby League. To celebrate, we’ve selected our top 20 moments from this last decade and we’ll be asking you, the fans, to vote for your favourite. In addition to voting, we do ask that you please, if not …
Read more “Wales’ top 20 moments of the 2010s – the fourth four nominations”
The decade is coming to an end and what an eventful decade it has been for Wales Rugby League. To celebrate, we’ve selected our top 20 moments from this last decade and we’ll be asking you, the fans, to vote for your favourite. In addition to voting, we do ask that you please, if not …
Read more “Wales’ top 20 moments of the 2010s – the first four nominations”
Wales U19 take on England Academy this Saturday at Stebonheath Park in Llanelli (kick-off 1pm). The Welsh youngsters will be looking to bounce back after a close defeat to England Lions in Colwyn Bay last month as they conclude their 2019 campaign. Wales coach Anthony Walker said: “We’re all looking forward to the game. Last …
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