Wales Wheelchair international Stephen Halsey has decided to retire from the game to concentrate on his new business. The 37-year old has had a fantastic run in the sport, winning 16 caps for Wales, scoring 19 tries, kicking 67 goals and one drop-goal, equalling 211 points. Those statistics currently puts him second in the goal-scoring …
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Ian Golden reports on the weekend’s action featuring our elite Welsh internationals and hopefuls. Pic: SW Pix. The big game of the day came in the RFL Championship where Whitehaven achieved an 18-10 win at Dewsbury Rams, despite travelling with the just the one sub, who was our own Will Evans. Dewsbury, with Curtis Davies …
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Ian Golden and Harry Jones round up last weekend’s action from our Welsh international and hopefuls. Pic: John Victor Sports Photography Jodie Boyd-Ward scored a last minute try for Leeds Rhinos against Halifax to secure Leeds the Wheelchair Super League League Leaders’ Shield for the fifth time in five seasons, with two games to go …
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Ian Golden and Harry Jones report on the weekend’s action featuring Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Ben Challis. North Wales Crusaders’ men’s side had a hard-fought away win at Workington Town on the weekend, scoring a try in the 76th minute to secure a 28-24 victory. Ben Evans scored their first try of the day …
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The Argonauts, reigning champions of the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League, confirmed that they will finish in the top two of this years competition, after two wins at their home arena in Dartford on Saturday. They travel to Wrexham in early September to face North Wales Crusaders and Crusaders Celts, and will seal top spot if …
Ian Golden and Harry Jones report on the last week’s worth of action for our Welsh internationals and hopefuls… Mike Butt scored a try for Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship with Rhodri Lloyd and Matty Fozard also playing in their win over Bradford Bulls. Connor Davies‘ Halifax Panthers side won away from home at …
International Rugby League has announced that Australia will host the most competitive and culturally rich IRL Rugby League World Cup in 2026, featuring Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair tournaments. RLWC2026, which has been awarded to the Australian Rugby League Commission by the IRL Board, will be contested by a total of 26 teams – comprising of …
Ian Golden reports from another week of good performances from our Welsh internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Paul Cowan. Mediapac Sports Photography Cardiff Demons put in an outstanding performance to beat London Broncos 22-0 at home on Saturday. It was a big win that puts Cardiff slightly in pole position for the League Leaders’ Shield in …
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Ian Golden looks back at the last few days for Welsh internationals and hopefuls in the elite game. Men’s side captain Elliot Kear made a successful return from injury, helping Batley Bulldogs to a home win over Barrow Raiders in the Championship. There were clashes between Welsh stars in that division. Matty Fozard scored two tries …
In Super League, Gil Dudson helped the Salford Red Devils to a dramatic 22-20 win over Hull FC, whilst in the NRL, Bradman Best helped Newcastle Knights to another win, this time away at Canberra Raiders. Sam Hughes was in the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side in their win over New Zealand Warriors. The Championship saw Featherstone …
