Craig Fisher appointed as Welsh national PDRL head coach

Craig Fisher has been appointed as the inaugural head coach of the Wales Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) side. The 40-year old has previously been involved in the coaching set-ups with North Wales Origin and Wales Dragonhearts. He has also coached at community level for Hindley ARLFC in Wigan, where he won the Rugby Football …

Conwy Celts make return to community game

As part of the continued strategic development partnership between Wales Rugby League (WRL) and North Wales Crusaders, Conwy Celts will rejoin the community game in North Wales after a four-year absence.

North Wales Crusaders Reserves relaunch as Wrexham Crusaders

As part of the strategic development partnership between North Wales Crusaders and Wales Rugby League (WRL), Crusaders Reserves have relaunched as a WRL community club to be known as Wrexham Crusaders ARLFC. This rebrand is essential to interact with the local community in the Wrexham area and provide accessible rugby league for everyone. Wrexham Crusaders …

North Wales Origin to launch women’s side

North Wales Origin have announced that they will be launching a women’s side for the 2021 season. The representative outfit, who have been running a men’s community side for the past few years, competing against sides from East and West Wales, will act as an elite pathway to the Wales women’s national team. North Wales …

Wales Wheelchair announce train-on squad for Celtic Cup

By: Barry Andrews Wales Wheelchair Rugby League head coach Stephen Jones has announced a 17 player train-on squad, which includes six potential debutants, for camps in both March and April to prepare for the upcoming Celtic Cup. Jones will later narrow the squad down to a maximum of 13 for the Celtic Cup, which is …

Wales Rugby League to benefit from Welsh Government pandemic funding package

Wales Rugby League are delighted to be one of just seven sports in Wales who have been offered a share of the Welsh Government’s £17.7 million funding package to help spectator sports that have been severely impacted by the pandemic. Rugby league has been offered £200,000 to assist Betfred League 1 sides North Wales Crusaders …

Wales Wheelchair star Harry Jones launches his new book

Wales Rugby League Wheelchair international and media officer Harry Jones has launched his new book on rugby league. The 23-year old has already won 28 Welsh caps, scoring 27 tries, nine goals and three drop-goals. He heads the social media for Wales Wheelchair Rugby League, is a part of the all-round WRL media team and …

WRL to hold welfare and coaching courses

Wales Rugby League are holding more online courses in January and February to prepare everyone for the new season, when the sport is allowed to recommence. The courses, both of which start the week commencing January 25, are as follows… Tuesdays 7-8.30pm for three weeks – Time To Listen Course – all Child Welfare Officers …