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We’re all #InLeagueTogether

by Behind the Scenes, Community RL, International RL, Juniors, Masters RL, North Wales, Physical Disability RL, Students, Wheelchair RL, Womens RL, WRL Premier League April 21, 2021April 20, 2021Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League (WRL) has launched an #InLeagueTogether campaign to celebrate rugby league’s proud history in Wales and the ongoing vision to create opportunities for everyone.

Wales Wheelchair announce squad for the Celtic Cup

by International RL, Wheelchair RL March 25, 2021March 25, 2021Comments are Disabled

By Barry Andrews Wales Wheelchair Rugby League head coach Stephen Jones has announced his squad for the Celtic Cup after holding a successful camp in March. A 17-person train on squad was announced in March but this has now been cut down to 15. The named squad includes four potential debutants, one of whom in …

Jodie-Ann Boyd-Ward commits to Wales

by International RL, Wheelchair RL, Womens RL March 7, 2021March 8, 2021Comments are Disabled

By Barry Andrews Leeds Rhinos star Jodie-Ann Boyd-Ward has confirmed that she is up for selection for the Wales Wheelchair international side ahead of the 2021 Celtic Cup and World Cup. If selected, she will become the fourth female player to feature for the Welsh national team following on from Sarah-Anne Evans in 2016, Claire …

Wales Wheelchair announce train-on squad for Celtic Cup

by International RL, North Wales, Wheelchair RL March 2, 2021March 2, 2021Comments are Disabled

By: Barry Andrews Wales Wheelchair Rugby League head coach Stephen Jones has announced a 17 player train-on squad, which includes six potential debutants, for camps in both March and April to prepare for the upcoming Celtic Cup. Jones will later narrow the squad down to a maximum of 13 for the Celtic Cup, which is …

Gareth Kear prepares WRL for an exciting 2021

by Behind the Scenes, Community RL, International RL, Wheelchair RL, Womens RL February 25, 2021February 25, 2021Comments are Disabled

Just over a year in post, Wales Rugby League CEO Gareth Kear has reprioritised the organisation setting it on, what he believes, will be a path to greater growth and relevance in the country under the strapline ‘future is bright.’ “I believe in inclusion and equality and am immensely proud that these values have been …

Wales Wheelchair return to bio-secure training as Celtic Cup fixtures announced

by International RL, Wheelchair RL February 12, 2021Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League can confirm that there were no positive tests for the Wheelchair national side after they returned to training at the end of January. After almost a year since they last trained, 14 players and four staff members attended training in a bio-secure environment with all coming back negative. Full contact training was …

Wales Rugby League to benefit from Welsh Government pandemic funding package

by Behind the Scenes, Community RL, COVID-19 Updates, International RL, Juniors, North Wales, Semi Professional Clubs, Wheelchair RL, WRL Premier League January 25, 2021January 25, 2021Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League are delighted to be one of just seven sports in Wales who have been offered a share of the Welsh Government’s £17.7 million funding package to help spectator sports that have been severely impacted by the pandemic. Rugby league has been offered £200,000 to assist Betfred League 1 sides North Wales Crusaders …

Wales Wheelchair star Harry Jones launches his new book

by International RL, North Wales, Wheelchair RL January 23, 2021January 23, 2021Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League Wheelchair international and media officer Harry Jones has launched his new book on rugby league. The 23-year old has already won 28 Welsh caps, scoring 27 tries, nine goals and three drop-goals. He heads the social media for Wales Wheelchair Rugby League, is a part of the all-round WRL media team and …

Cardiff Blue Dragons to start Wheelchair Rugby League side

by Community RL, Wheelchair RL January 15, 2021January 15, 2021Comments are Disabled

Cardiff Blue Dragons Rugby League have kick-started the new year by launching their Wheelchair Rugby League team to add to their ever expanding player base in the capital. Players are now being recruited by the club during lockdown in readiness for training to start later in the year. Already the Cardiff club runs teams from …

Wales Rugby League socially distance present regional and international caps

by Community RL, International RL, Juniors, Wheelchair RL December 21, 2020December 21, 2020Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League officials have been visiting community clubs this Christmas to present the caps that were owed from the 2019 season. A large presentation with all players to be invited, was due to take place in the spring, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so last week, before the new lockdown restrictions …