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 …

North Wales Origin in National Lottery spotlight

Up and down Wales, our clubs, coaches and volunteers have been supporting their communities during the tough months of the pandemic. This week, the National Lottery’s Dedicated To…campaign is shining a light on the grassroots sporting heroes that have been keeping us all going – mentally and physically – since Covid-19 hit the headlines earlier …

Crusaders Wheelchair Head Coach scores highly for Community Spirit

This week, the National Lottery Dedicated To…campaign celebrates our grassroots sporting heroes for their community spirit during 2020. Covid-19 may have changed the way we go about our lives but one thing remains the same: our clubs are the very heart of our communities. And when it comes to commitment to rugby league and disability …

Torfaen Tigers to compete in Wheelchair Rugby League’s Peacock Cup

Torfaen Tigers have been named as the fifth and final team that has been selected to participate in the 2021 Peacock Cup. The Peacock Cup is a charity wheelchair rugby league tournament hosted by North Wales Crusaders in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospice in the memory of Crusaders supporter, Thomas Jones who sadly passed …

Wigan sign North Wales born Wales U16 international

Wales RL U16 international Lewis Pinder has signed U19 forms with Super League club Wigan Warriors. Wrexham-born, the 17-year old started his rugby league at Wrexham Bradley Raiders, where he was coached by now Wales Wheelchair RL head coach Steve Jones and his son, the current Wales Wheelchair RL international Harry Jones. He’s also been …