As a result of the statement from the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, Wales Rugby League will soon be releasing a ‘phased Return to play strategy’ for all outdoor forms of Rugby League and also an action plan for all the community clubs to follow. There will be further meetings for WRL with both […]
Category Archives: Students
Wales Rugby League National Development Academy launched in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd
The Ystrad Mynach based college, Coleg y Cymoedd, have become the official academy partners of Wales Rugby League. The partnership, which is now to be known as the “Wales Rugby League National Development Academy” is the only Rugby Football League officially accredited dual academy in Wales, and are committed to producing the next generation of […]
WRL looking after the welfare of all their personnel during lockdown
Wales Rugby League have pledged to look after the welfare of all personnel from their domestic clubs and international sides during this lockdown period, and are constantly communicating to all, primarily via WhatsApp groups and Zoom webinars. Spearheaded by CEO Gareth Kear, WRL are driving this through all pathways, looking after the well-being of players […]
Mark Jones reappointed as WRL National Development Manager
Llantwit Major based Mark Jones has been reappointed as the Wales Rugby League National Development Manager after four and half years away from the role. The 49-year old first joined WRL in 2009 and spent six years in the National Development Manager role where we headed up school, junior and community development, was the team […]
Wales Rugby League to hold U19 trial
Wales Rugby League will soon be holding a trial for the upcoming campaign for the Wales U19 international side. This trial will take place on Saturday 22nd February at the Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellent at Ystrad Mynach from midday. If you wish to take part, please can you complete the attached form. If you […]
Wales Rugby League Students announce partnership packages and England friendly
Wales Students Rugby League are looking for sponsorship for their packed 2020 programme where they’ll play seven matches, four in Wales and three in Ireland. The representatives of the Welsh academic structures will play four friendly matches, all at Nelson RFC in South Wales, before making the trip to Ireland for the Four Nations from […]
FREE update to the WRL charity publication
Wales Rugby League’s head of media Ian Golden has published an eight-page update to his charity publication, “100 Months of Rugby League in Wales” that was launched in May this year. This has been produced as a PDF – Click to download here. The update, which now ensures that the whole of the 2010s is chronicled, […]
Wales name 2020 Student international train-on squad
Following a successful Peak+ Nutrition WRL Student Origin Series in Newport last weekend, Wales Rugby League Students head coach Paul Emanuelli has named a 34-man training squad ahead of next summer’s annual Four Nations. Last Sunday in Newport, over 70 players were split into three regions with “North Wales coming out on top, winning both […]
The Peak+ Nutrition to sponsor Wales Rugby League Student origin series
By Billy Forrester Wales Rugby League Students are proud to announce Peak+ Nutrition as their headline commercial partner for tomorrow’s inaugural Origin Series at Newport International Sports Village (2.30pm start). Sion Lewis, Peak+ Nutrition personal fitness coach, and his team are dedicated to helping everyone achieve Peak+ of their health & fitness with tailored programmes […]
Wales’ top 20 moments of the 2010s – the second four nominations
The decade is coming to an end and what an eventful one it has been for Wales Rugby League. To celebrate, we’ve selected our top 20 moments from this last decade and we’ll be asking you, the fans, to vote for your favourite. In addition to voting, we do ask that you please, if not […]