After we reported last week that a record number of players took part in rugby league in Wales in 2022, we’d like to reflect on the successes that those players achieved, be that trophy wins or participation at a high level. Internationally, we ran eight sides and played 35 international matches. The Wales Wheelchair side …
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North Wales Crusaders, West Wales Raiders, Rhondda Outlaws, and Cardiff Demons will find out their Challenge Cup opponents on Thursday January 12 when the draws for the early rounds of both the Betfred Men’s and Women’s competitions will be held at Wembley Stadium – which is where the Finals of both competitions will be staged …
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Wales Rugby League are pleased to report that participation levels for 2022 in club, regional and international sides are at an all-time high. With a record 2,313 players recorded in the year ending November 30, it’s an increase of 40 per cent on last year’s figure, and the largest since 2013. Over a thousand junior …
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The WRL Men’s Origin Series is back after a three-year break, with North Wales hosting West Wales at The Pavilion ground at Bangor University this Saturday (kick-off 2pm). Entry is free, but if you can’t be there, please click here to follow the live score feed. Origin matches are a big part of Wales Rugby …
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This Saturday sees a rugby league takeover in North Wales as a triple header heads to Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay. First up is the 2022 Clecs Media North Wales Grand Final between Flintshire Falcons and Conwy Celts (kick-off: 11am). The Celts – who topped the league – will look to add to their three …
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It’ll be a super Saturday of rugby league on July 23 as a triple header takes place at Stadiwm CSM. The action will get underway at 11am as Flintshire Falcons take on Conwy Celts in the 2022 Clecs Media North Wales Grand Final. Conwy qualified for the showpiece event last Saturday following their 32-18 win …
Bridgend Blue Bulls remain top of the South Wales men’s league with a one hundred per cent record after their 38-10 victory at Cardiff Blue Dragons last Saturday. Ieuan Ace lived up to his name, as he was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick of tries. Llewellyn Hawkes, Stuart Robson and Joe Williams …
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There are three domestic WRL league matches, plus one friendly match, to enjoy in Wales this weekend, with two having already been postponed and rearranged. Cardiff Blue Dragons will be looking to bounce back following their 40-16 defeat at Aber Valley Wolves last weekend. The Wolves were rampant throughout with former rugby union professional Jason …
Ian Golden, Alex Paynter and Harry Jones look back at the weekend’s elite action featuring Wales internationals and other World Cup prospects. Jodie Boyd-Ward cemented herself as one of the most successful female Rugby League players ever as she was a part of the history-making Leeds Rhinos side that lifted the Betfred Challenge Cup in a very …
Nearly two decades ago, the powerhouses of rugby league in South Wales were Bridgend Blue Bulls and Aberavon Fighting Irish. In 2003 and 2004, they met in the Welsh Grand Final with Bridgend winning on each occasion. They even met in the first ever Welsh Conference match back in 2003 with the Bulls winning 56-16. …
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