Tributes pour in for Jacqui Walker

Tributes have poured in for Wales Rugby League volunteer Jacqui Walker who sadly passed away this Monday following an illness. Her funeral will take place on Friday 19th of September at 12.30. The service will be in Gresford Parish Church near Wrexham followed by burial in Gresford cemetery. It was her wish that people wear …

RIP John Brennan

It is with great sadness that South Wales Scorpions announce the passing of former director John Brennan – who stepped down from his role last week due to ill-health. As one of the founder members of the club, John has worked tirelessly to help the club grow over the first three years and our deepest …

Idwal Fisher

It is with sadness that we have learned of the sudden death of Welsh international Idwal Fisher. He passed away at the age of 76 in Lockerbie, Scotland. He signed for Warrington on his 27th birthday, 3rd February 1962, having played rugby union for Swansea. Initially he lodged with coach Ernie Ashcroft, before he was …

Gary Speed

Everyone at Wales Rugby League would like to send their sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of the Wales’ national football team manager, Gary Speed MBE. The Football Association of Wales have announced that Gary sadly died today aged just 42. A number of us at Wales Rugby League knew Gary either through …

Phil Melling

Wales Rugby League are sad to announce that following a year-long battle against cancer, one of our former pioneers of the game, Dr Phil Melling, died overnight on Friday. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. He leaves behind his wife Sue, three children, Tom, Kirsten and Hannah and a grandchild. Born in …

Dominic Emms

We are sad to announce that popular Wales Rugby League match official Dominic Emms, suddenly died yesterday in his sleep. Hailing from Newport, Dominic was a match official with Wales Rugby League for over seven years and was a touch judge at many big Wales Rugby League domestic finals. A valuable member of the Wales …