On Sunday, the WRL Wheelchair Development League kicks off its third season in the venue where it all ended last year, the Fitzone at University of South Wales in Treforest. Four sides will be in the league this year – three from Wales – Cardiff Blue Dragons, North Wales Crusaders and Torfaen Tigers – and …
It was a happy St David’s Day for rugby league in the Caerphilly County Borough when not one but two new rugby league sides launched today. In Ystrad Mynach, South Wales Jets launched their U14 girls side, whilst at Caerphilly Leisure Centre, it was the first ever training session for the new Aber Valley Wolves Wheelchair …
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The Wheelchair Celtic Cup is to be held in South Wales for the first time, when Wales, Scotland and Ireland clash at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Archers Arena on Saturday 24 May. In the Celtic Cup, each nation plays each other once during the course of a day, meaning fans are able to enjoy three complete 80-minute …
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The third season of the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League will kick-off on Sunday 9th March in the venue where it all ended last year, the Fitzone at University of South Wales in Treforest. Four sides will be in the league this year – three for Wales – Cardiff Blue Dragons, North Wales Crusaders and Torfaen …
Wales Wheelchair head coach Alan Caron is looking ahead to a productive 2025 as he works towards the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia. The 47-year old, who was a founder member, first-ever coach and the first-ever captain of the Wales Wheelchair side back in 2012, will continue as head coach for at least the …
Wales men have risen up from 17th to 12th in the official International Rugby League World Rankings following excellent performances this autumn. Two wins out of three has seen Wales go up five places and are once again knocking on the door of the top 10. The Wales women’s side have also risen, after qualifying …
Cymru captain Scott Trigg-Turner has been shortlisted for the International Rugby League Golden Boot. The 44-year old was one of just two players to take part in all of Wales’ five games in 2024, scoring 11 tries and kicking 10 goals. He captained Wales against Ireland in the Celtic Cup in June. Domestically he played …
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Kent-based Argonauts retained their WRL Wheelchair Invitational League title with an exciting 66-48 win over North Wales Crusaders in Treforest on Saturday. Full timeline here. One of two invited English sides in the year-long tournament, it was the Argonauts’ 18th match victory on the trot, keeping their unbeaten record in the two-year history of this Wales …
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Reigning WRL Wheelchair Invitational League champions The Argonauts, will defend their title this Saturday, when they face North Wales Crusaders at The Fit Zone, University of South Wales, Treforest Campus (kick-off 11.15am). Admission is free of charge. For those who have not seen the sport live before, this Saturday’s final will be the perfect time. …
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In the battle for Cwpan Sialans Cadair Olwyn, North Wales Crusaders beat Crusaders Celts 84-25 to win the trophy for the third year in a row. It was end to end for the first 15 minutes, until NWC broke away to take command of the game. Fionn McCabe went over first for NWC with Matthew …
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