The Ystrad Mynach based college, Coleg y Cymoedd, have become the official academy partners of Wales Rugby League. The partnership, which is now to be known as the “Wales Rugby League National Development Academy” is the only Rugby Football League officially accredited dual academy in Wales, and are committed to producing the next generation of […]
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Wales propose to play England for the NHS Cup
Wales Rugby League have proposed to England that they face each other in a double header later in the year to celebrate and honour the NHS and key workers in each country. In addition, WRL CEO Gareth Kear has confirmed that if we are out of lockdown by the autumn and it’s safe to play […]
WRL looking after the welfare of all their personnel during lockdown
Wales Rugby League have pledged to look after the welfare of all personnel from their domestic clubs and international sides during this lockdown period, and are constantly communicating to all, primarily via WhatsApp groups and Zoom webinars. Spearheaded by CEO Gareth Kear, WRL are driving this through all pathways, looking after the well-being of players […]
About Cardiff Blue Dragons
Here’s the second in a series of articles about our clubs who participate in Wales Rugby League’s community programme, primarily written by the clubs themselves. Wales’ biggest rugby league club in 2019 with over 200 registered players was Cardiff Blue Dragons. They have become a well-established brand in Cardiff rugby circles since it found its […]
About Rhondda Outlaws
Here’s the first in a series of articles about our clubs who participate in Wales Rugby League’s community programme, primarily written by the clubs themselves. Rhondda Outlaws, who play out of Glyncoch Sports and Social Club, were the 2019 Wales Rugby League men’s Premier League champions. They were also one of the first two sides […]
Mark Jones reappointed as WRL National Development Manager
Llantwit Major based Mark Jones has been reappointed as the Wales Rugby League National Development Manager after four and half years away from the role. The 49-year old first joined WRL in 2009 and spent six years in the National Development Manager role where we headed up school, junior and community development, was the team […]
Vicky Lea selected for UK Armed Forces World Cup train-on squad
Wrexham-born Vicky Lea, who was in the first ever Wales Women’s rugby league squad year, has been selected for the United Kingdom Armed Forces training squad for the 2021 Armed Forces Rugby League World Cup. The 29-year old starred as prop in both of Wales’ matches in 2019, the second being the historic win over […]
Level 1 coaching and grade 1 match officials courses to take place
Two free coaching courses will take place at Sport Wales on Sundays January 26th and February 9th from 10am until 4pm on each day. There will be a grade 1 match officials’ course and a Wales’ first ever level 1 coaching course. UPDATE – The coaches course is now full. You can go on a […]
Wales Women’s victory over England voted as most memorable WRL moment of the 2010s
Wales Women’s victory over England Lions last month in their inaugural capped international, has been voted the most memorable Wales Rugby League moment of the 2010s in an online poll. Their achievement, which was one of 20 moments selected by head of media Ian Golden and photographer Ian Lovell, was voted as the winner by […]
FREE update to the WRL charity publication
Wales Rugby League’s head of media Ian Golden has published an eight-page update to his charity publication, “100 Months of Rugby League in Wales” that was launched in May this year. This has been produced as a PDF – Click to download here. The update, which now ensures that the whole of the 2010s is chronicled, […]