South Wales Jets and Wales Students fought out an exciting 38-all draw in Penallta on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon. Both sides are preparing for their summer campaigns and the match will give the respective head coaches, Ben Flower and Clive Griffiths, a lot to talk about. Yes, Clive Griffiths. The former Wales …
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There’s an exciting friendly match in store this Saturday at Penallta RFC when South Wales Jets host Wales Students (kick-off 2pm). Each side are preparing for bigger games to come, with Wales Students, coach by Clive Griffiths, due to play international matches this summer, whilst the Jets are looking forward to their third season in …
Coleg y Cymoedd have reached a national rugby league college final as they take on Hull FC Sports College this Wednesday at Laund Hill in Huddersfield (kick-off 1.15pm). It’s the first time that our National Development Academy has reached a final and their head of rugby league, Mark Jones, is delighted at this achievement. “We …
A further Wales Students trial for the 2025 squad will take place at the Robin Park 3G pitch, Wigan Warriors training facility on Sunday 19th January 2025. Report to the ground at 12pm. The trial will be from 1-2.30pm. Car Parking is available next to the 3G pitch. This trial is for those that are …
Due to the weather warnings in place relating to Storm Darragh, Saturday’s Origin fixtures have been postponed. The Met Office has issued Red, Amber, and Yellow Weather Warnings for the vast majority of the country. The storm is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain, causing significant disruption and danger to life. It is …
Wales Students will take on England Universities on Sunday at Aberavon Harlequins in the first of a two-legged encounter (kick-off 3pm). The return match is being played at Stanningley in Leeds next weekend. These fixtures replace the Four Nations that was cancelled this year after Scotland and Ireland were unable to compete. Both sides have …
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England and Wales Students will clash in a two-match series starting later this month, with the old rivals meeting in home and away games. Wales will host England on Sunday 30th June at Aberavon Harlequins RFC, kick-off 3pm, in the first game of the series. Then six days later on Saturday 6th July, England then …
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VARSITY CYMRU 2024 SWANSEA UNIVERSITY 34 CARDIFF UNIVERSITY 16 Ian Golden at Swansea University Sports Park Swansea University won the first ever “Varsity Cymru” match against their rivals Cardiff University on Wednesday morning just metres from the coastline in front of around 500 fans, most of whom were wearing the green of Swansea or red …
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Rugby League enter Welsh Varsity for the first time this Wednesday when Swansea University and Cardiff University meet at Swansea Bay Sports Park (kick-off 9am). The Welsh Varsity is the second biggest Varsity event in Britain. A festival of sport, the tournament sees over 50 fixtures across a range of sports compete for the coveted …
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Everyone at Wales Rugby League is shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of current Wales Students squad member Gabriel Holt, aged just 21. Gabriel currently played rugby league for Wigan St Patricks and the University of Central Lancashire and qualified for Wales via the heritage rule. He won three caps for Wales …
