New Women’s Super League club to launch in Cardiff

A new Women’s Super League club is to be launched in Cardiff and will play in the newly formed Betfred Women’s Super League South. The club will be overseen by Wales Rugby League and will train at the University of South Wales. The side will be coached by Ian Newbury, the Wales’s Women’s Assistant Coach, …

Coleg y Cymoedd invite 16-18 year olds to begin their path to Super League

Coleg y Cymoedd are encouraging any 16-18 year-old rugby players, boys and girls, who want to join a rugby league academy with a clear pathway to play in Super League, to register their interest now for a course that will start in September 2021. The Wales Rugby League National Development Academy is now partnered with …

Public Zoom call on Wednesday to discuss WRL’s strategic partnership

Representatives from Wales Rugby League, Salford Red Devils and Coleg y Cymoedd will be taking part in a joint public Zoom call this Wednesday at 7pm to discuss the official link between the three parties. The strategic partnership between the parties was announced last October. Present on the call will be Wales men’s captain Elliot …

Wigan sign North Wales born Wales U16 international

Wales RL U16 international Lewis Pinder has signed U19 forms with Super League club Wigan Warriors. Wrexham-born, the 17-year old started his rugby league at Wrexham Bradley Raiders, where he was coached by now Wales Wheelchair RL head coach Steve Jones and his son, the current Wales Wheelchair RL international Harry Jones. He’s also been …

WRL enter into strategic partnership with Salford Red Devils

Salford Red Devils have agreed a groundbreaking strategic partnership agreement with Wales Rugby League, which will focus on the provision of a player talent pathway and coach development. The Wales Rugby League National Development Academy in partnership with Salford Red Devils will be the only RFL accredited Development Academy in Wales and will look to …