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 …
Saturday 30th March 2024, saw a fantastic reunion and cap presentation at The Philarmonic in Cardiff. Originally planned as a small reunion for the 1994 Wales Amateurs (the team now known as Dragonhearts) side, the invitation was then opened up to all from that side from the early 90s and also the Wales Students sides, …
Wales Students head coach Craig Fisher has named his squad of 20 for the Four Nations that will take place in England later this year. Seven of the players remain from last season’s squad with three of the 13 newcomers coming through Wales Rugby League’s development system. George Birch, who has played for Newcastle Thunder …
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The first trial for the Wales Students 2024 squad will take place this Sunday and there is a venue change. It is now… Sunday 19 November 2023, 12pm-3pm Coleg y Cymoedd Rhondda Campus, Llwynypia, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff. CF40 2TQ The North Wales trial location remains at… Sunday 10 December 2023, 12pm-3pm Rydal Penrhos …
England Universities won their 14th Student Rugby League Four Nations title in Pontypridd on Saturday as they hammered Wales Students 80-6 in a highly charged game in Pontypridd. Wales had all the loud vocal support from the other Celtic nations as well as the local fans from community clubs, but it was England who took …
Scotland were down to a bare 17 after suffering three injuries on Sunday, and whilst they held their own for the first 40 minutes, they struggled after the break, suffering a 48-18 loss to England. It means England are in pole position to win a 14th Student Four Nations title when they take on Wales …
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Scotland and England will play out what may be a Four Nations decider on Wednesday afternoon (kick-off 3.30pm) as they open day two of the Student Rugby League Four Nations at Pontypridd RFC. The two auld enemies won their opening matches on Sunday in convincing fashion and with Scotland looking for their first ever title, …
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Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Ian Lovell England produced a solid start to their Student Four Nations defence when they saw off Ireland 46-0 in the opening match in Pontypridd on Sunday afternoon. Ireland started well and nearly scored, Ellis Keppel was held up over the line. However, the momentum went England’s way after Jamie Gill …
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Please see above for the fixtures. Entry to all games is £5 for adults, £3 for concessions and free for U16s. A bundle ticket for adults is just £10 for all of the games. Getting to the ground – see below for the location. This will also show you the location of public car parks …
