Full schedule for Summer Smash

The Summer Smash schedule has been confirmed, with six community clubs now taking part in the day. Pic: Captured by Kate The JES Rugby League Conference takes centre stage with matches between Aberavon Fighting Irish and Rhondda Outlaws (kick-off 1pm) and Bridgend Blue Bulls v South Wales Jets (kick-off 4pm), but in between these two …

Aberavon prepare for Summer Smash with hard-fought win

Aberavon Fighting Irish have moved closer to South Wales Jets at the top of the JES Group Rugby League Conference table, following a hard-fought 24-12 win at Bridgend Blue Bulls on Tuesday evening. Pic: Matt Addicott Unconverted tries from Rhys Evans and Owen Evans gave Aberavon an early lead, but a Juris Kesans try converted …

Pontypridd welcomes Summer Smash this Saturday

Summer Smash returns to South Wales on Saturday 11th July, with the action this year moving to Sardis Road, the home of Pontypridd RFC, with two matches in the JES Group Rugby League Conference, plus junior festivals. The afternoon of rugby league starts at noon with an U8s festival featuring Aber Valley Wolves, Swansea Rams and …

Wales squad released for U19 European Championships

Wales U19 head coach Gary Dunn has confirmed his 23-player squad for the European Championships in France, that start next Sunday 12th July, with a match against Serbia (kick-off 6pm local time). A total of 20 players have been developed through the community clubs in Wales, where around 2,500 youngsters play every summer. Most of …

Big boost for the girls game at Jets Fest this Saturday

This Saturday sees a momentous occasion for girls’ rugby league in Wales, as two Welsh girls’ club sides come up against each other for the first time. And it’s been confirmed that at “Jets Fest” at Penallta RFC, there will be not one, but two matches between girls’ club sides from Wales, plus a match …

Loss and win for Aberavon as season continues

Aberavon Fighting Irish experienced defeat and victory in the space of four days, as the JES Rugby League Conference season continues. Last Wednesday, South Wales Jets eventually eased past them with a 54-26 win to go top of the league. The Jets didn’t have it their own way all the time, as Aberavon, champions for …

Wales U16 clinch title again but U17s and Students miss out

Wales took the U16 Four Nations title of the fourth year in a row, after a powerful second half against England, to win 30-10 and remain unbeaten in the history of the tournament. Wales took the lead on seven minutes. A good run from Danny Jones, created a try for Max Phillips who dived over …

A big weekend of international rugby league

An exciting weekend of international rugby league is coming up, with Wales U19 playing a warm-up match on Saturday in Ystrad Mynach, followed by a triple header of Wales matches in Merthyr on Sunday. Saturday’s match sees Wales U19 take on South Wales Jets (kick-off noon) in a match to prepare our international side for …