Ian Golden and Harry Jones review the latest action from our Welsh internationals and hopefuls. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com. There were no shocks in the Challenge Cup last weekend as our Championship players performed well against Super League opposition. Widnes Vikings went out at home to Warrington Wolves, pushing the Super League club all the …
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The Super League Reserves kicked off last weekend with a number of our up-and-coming stars featuring. Sam Grice was successful in the Castleford Tigers side that beat Finn Yates‘ Salford Red Devils. Luke Thomas starred in Warrington Wolves’ win over Wakefield Trinity, whilst Lewis Owens helped Bradford Bulls to a win over Hull FC. Back to …
Torfaen Tigers top the WRL Wheelchair Development League after the first round of matches at University of South Wales on Sunday afternoon. The Pontypool-based side beat newcomers Swindon St George 56-6 in the second match of the double-header, which was enough to see them rise above North Wales Crusaders, who had beaten Cardiff Blue Dragons …
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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