We have an exciting opportunity to join us as Non-Executive Director with responsibility for People. As the governing body for rugby league in Wales, we are committed to providing opportunities for everyone to play. Sport has the power to to thrill and excite, but equally, we know that playing sport is beneficial to the health …
We have an exciting opportunity to join us as Non-Executive Director with responsibility for Finance. As the governing body for rugby league in Wales, we are committed to providing opportunities for everyone to play. Sport has the power to to thrill and excite, but equally, we know that playing sport is beneficial to the health …
The fourth season of the WRL Wheelchair League starts on Sunday 8th February with a truncated competition as a curtain-raiser to a big year ahead. There are four Welsh clubs in this season’s opening tournament, two of them new to the fold. It all starts with a double header of matches at Sue Noakes Leisure …
Both North Wales Crusaders’ sides landed home draws against Super League clubs in the Betfred Challenge Cups after the draws were made today at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, Wakefield. In the first round of the Wheelchair Challenge Cup, the Crusaders will take on Wigan Warriors, who could field one of their former players in Mark …
ABERAVON FIGHTING IRISH, who were 16-0 up after as many minutes at Irish outfit BANBRIDGE BRONCOS and 28-6 ahead as the interval beckoned, repelled a rousing rally to return to Wales reflecting on a 32-26 triumph – and on a second round tie at Midlands Hurricanes. The Fighting Irish are the first Welsh community side …
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Welsh champions Aberavon Fighting Irish travel to Northern Ireland this Sunday to face Bambridge Broncos in the first round of the Betfred Challenge Cup (kick-off 2pm). Aberavon beat South Wales Jets in last year’s Welsh Grand Final to qualify, and they know that a win over the Irish Sea will see them travel to Championship …
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Wales Wheelchair will be holding open trials for our international side on Saturday 17th January from 12pm-4pm at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre, Llangollen Rd, Acrefair, Wrexham, LL14 3HL. This is ahead of our World Cup in Australia in October/November, plus the Celtic Cup in Edinburgh in May. All players must be Welsh qualified (Welsh born/lived …
Wales Rugby League have appointed Dave Abel as their second assistant coach for the Wheelchair international side, as we prepare for this year’s World Cup. Abel will work alongside Gary Taylor as assistant coaches to head coach Alan Caron The 35-year-old completes the set of Celtic sides, having previously been assistant coach with Ireland and …
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Wales Rugby League would like to congratulate Jonathan Davies for being made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours. The 63-year-old Wales and Great Britain international has been recognised for services to people with cancer and for broadcasting. “It means a lot and I am …
International Rugby League has announced that the Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair World Cups will continue to be played together, with the three disciplines to again be staged concurrently in 2030. A meeting of the IRL Board on Tuesday decided that the 2030 World Cup should maintain the same format as RLWC26 in Australia, New Zealand and …
Wales Rugby League have been awarded the insport NGB Silver standard, showcasing our sustained development in inclusive leadership, governance, participation, and talent pathways. The achievement demonstrates the sport’s expanding reach and its commitment to supporting disabled players, coaches, and volunteers. This includes the growing wheelchair and physical disability versions of the game. Insport is a …
Wales Rugby League (WRL) has today launched its new 2025–2030 Strategy, setting out an ambitious plan to grow rugby league across Wales and use the power of sport to bring people together. The strategy was co-produced with a wide range of stakeholders, including community clubs, volunteers, players, and partners, to make sure it reflects the needs and …
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