Wales announce 36-person Women’s train-on squad to prepare for England test

Wales Rugby League have named an extended 36-person Wales Women’s train-on squad as they prepare for the test match against England in Warrington on June 25 (kick-off 6pm). Nineteen players remain from the first ever squad in 2019, and 15 new players were selected following elite athlete ID days in both the north and south …

Wales Rugby League invite elite female athletes to apply for talent ID selection

As part of the identification process for the Women’s international Rugby League Squad, Wales Rugby League are inviting elite athletes from all sports who have international or representative honours to apply for trial and testing. In an historic first for Women’s Rugby League, Wales will be taking on England at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, home …

Wales Women to move into top class international training base at USW

Wales Rugby League’s women international side move into their new training base at the University of South Wales (USW) in Trefforest this Sunday, when they return for the first time in 16 months. Wales are preparing for a full international test match against England at Warrington’s Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday 25th June, which will …

Zoe Lewis looking for success in two sports in 2021

Wales Rugby League international winger Zoe Lewis has two sporting goals in 2021, to beat England again and to win a point-to-point steeplechase for the first time. The 23-year old was in the first ever Wales Women’s rugby league squad in 2019 and scored a try in their 24-20 win over England Lions in St …

Jodie-Ann Boyd-Ward commits to Wales

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 …

North Wales Origin to launch women’s side

North Wales Origin have announced that they will be launching a women’s side for the 2021 season. The representative outfit, who have been running a men’s community side for the past few years, competing against sides from East and West Wales, will act as an elite pathway to the Wales women’s national team. North Wales …

Gareth Kear prepares WRL for an exciting 2021

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 …

Ian Newbury appointed assistant coach of the Wales Women’s side

Former Wales Rugby League international Ian Newbury has been appointed as the new assistant coach of the Wales Women’s national side. The 34 year old will work with new head coach Thomas Brindle, specifically focusing on attack, where he will bring all of his try scoring flair developed at international and professional level. Newbury’s most …