Wales and Ireland Masters entertain with try fest in Cardiff

Every game in Masters Rugby League ends 0-0 and in the international game, it’s no different. Wales may have scored ten tries to Ireland’s two but in this version of the game, played by over 35s and adapted rules for the age groups, it’s all about the spirit of the game, the social aspect and …

Wales Masters set to take on Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday

There’s an afternoon of Master Rugby League at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, hosted by Armed Forces Cymru, culminating with an international match between Wales and Ireland at 3.30pm. To start with, there are three Masters matches between Armed Forces sides that start at 1pm. A digital programme for the day can be downloaded by …

Wales Masters name squad for Cardiff Arms Park

Wales Masters have named an 18-player squad for their match against Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday 25th May (kick-off 5pm). Masters Rugby League is played by people aged 35 and over with the rules being slightly modified to cater for the older player. Historically, there have been no winners, no champions and no …

RIP Dave Ward

Everyone at Wales Rugby League is so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Masters international player Dave Ward, who died this morning aged just 41.   Dave was born in Salford in 1982 and played rugby as soon as he could pick up a ball supporting his local team Salford Red Devils. Moving …

Masters Rugby League – A Captain’s Tale

By Dafydd Curry, Wales Masters Captaining Wales Masters last weekend was one proud day I’ll never forget. We travelled to Moreton Stadium in Dublin to take on Ireland, who are a good side and even better hosts. Masters Rugby League is an inclusive sport for those aged at least 35 years old, with no upper …

Curry looking forward to Masters clash in Ireland

Wales Masters captain Dafydd Curry can’t wait to lead his country out this Saturday when they travel to Dublin to take on Ireland. Masters is strictly a social version of the sport and the rules are slightly modified to cater for players over the age of 35. There are no winners, no champions and no …

Wales Masters to face Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday

There’s a festival of Masters Rugby League on Saturday at Cardiff Arms Park when a combined Cardiff Blue Dragons/North Wales Buccaneers side take on Leyland Warriors at 12.20pm before Wales face Ireland at 1.40pm. Admission is just £5. The matches are being timed so attending fans can watch the men’s Challenge Cup Final with the …

Cardiff Blue Dragons announce East v West Masters game

Cardiff Blue Dragons are looking to stage the first ever East v West Masters games in South Wales. The first two matches will be played on March 11 at Pencoed and May 20 at Cardiff. Masters is strictly a social version of the sport, played by people aged 35 and over, and the rules are …

Wales Rugby League name Team of the Year

Wales Rugby League have named their Team of the Year for 2022. We wanted to do a team of 17, but in the end, felt we needed to recognise more, so we did “an NRL style” 21-player squad release. We also wanted to be inclusive and not just concentrate on our three elite sides, so …