Torfaen four points clear at the top of the Wheelchair League

Torfaen Tigers took their time to get going, but in the end, they dominated against North Wales Crusaders to win 60-28 in Deeside, to do the double over them, and go four points clear at the top of the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League.   The home side, whilst the Tigers were shaking off their three …

Plenty of Welsh stars in action last weekend – Gwylio’r Cymry

Ian Golden and Harry Jones round-up last weekend’s action featuring our Welsh internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Andy Shaw The half-way stage was reached in League 1, with North Wales Crusaders on top. Ant Walker and Paddy Jones played for them this week as they beat Rochdale Hornets at home. Midlands Hurricanes are second, and Luis …

Gwylio’r Cymry – Welsh stars help teams top tables

In the Women’s Championship, Kathryn Salter kicked three goals as London Broncos won at Swinton Lionesses to go top of the table. Cardiff Demons weren’t playing, but they host Swinton at The Lextan Gnoll this Sunday (kick-off 2pm). Dani McGifford was a try scorer in St Helens’ victory at Huddersfield Giants in the Women’s Super …

Wales Masters name squad for Summer Smash

Wales Masters have named a 19-player squad for when they face Ireland as part of Summer Smash at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday 14th June. Summer Smash is a day-long event in the nations’ capital which includes four matches in the JES Group Rugby League Conference and a host of U8 and U9 matches. Wales …

Cardiff Demons top the table – Gwylio’r Cymry

Harry Jones and Ian Golden report on how Wales’ internationals and hopefuls got on last weekend. Cardiff Demons moved to the top of the RFL Women’s Championship with an exciting 34-26 win at home to Hull Kingston Rovers. The Welsh side fielded 11 internationals but it was Zoe Heeley who was the star player with …

Wales confirm Celtic Cup squad

Brogan Evans is set to make international rugby league history when she plays for the Wales Wheelchair side against Ireland and Scotland in the Celtic Cup at Archers Arena, Cardiff Metropolitan University on Saturday 24 May. The 29-year-old previously won a cap for the Wales women’s rugby league in 2023 when she played against England. Now, …

Gwylio’r Cymry – first trophy of the season awarded

The first RFL domestic trophy of the season was competed for last Saturday with Castleford Tigers winning the Wheelchair Challenge Trophy, beating North Wales Crusaders 4-0 in the final. The sides had already drawn 0-0 in the group stages. Pic: TSME Photography. It was an all-day event where 52 10-minute matches were played by 15 sides …

Women’s Championship kicks off – Gwylio’r Cymry

Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Adam Tate The Women’s Championship season kicked off last weekend with Cardiff Demons and London Broncos playing in the main competition for the first time after a few years in the south. London won last year’s southern competition after beating Cardiff in the final, and the two sides met in round …

Gwylio’r Cymry – leagues back in full swing

Our weekly review of how our Welsh internationals and hopefuls got on in the elite leagues… In the RFL Championship, London Broncos, starring the Welsh-speaking partnership of Curtis Davies and Huw Worthington, claimed a hard-fought win over Caleb Aekins‘ Featherstone Rovers for their first victory of the season. Rhys Williams scored a try for Widnes …