As we prepare to launch our new strategy, 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 …
The International Rugby League Board has identified Wales as a priority nation for the sport, and will receive significant funding to support a bespoke national strategy that will be developed in partnership with Wales Rugby League. The Board has limited this group to four to focus resources, with France, Papua New Guinea and one nation …
The first RFL domestic trophy of the season was competed for last Saturday with Castleford Tigers winning the Wheelchair Challenge Trophy, beating North Wales Crusaders 4-0 in the final. The sides had already drawn 0-0 in the group stages. Pic: TSME Photography. It was an all-day event where 52 10-minute matches were played by 15 sides …
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It’s official – the Wales Wheelchair side will compete in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia. International Rugby League this morning officially confirmed the names of six of the eight participants for the tournament with Wales joining 2022 winners England, 2026 hosts Australia and 2022 runners-up England, as we reached the semi-finals of …
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In April 2024, Wales Rugby League appointed businessman and British and Irish Lions international, Richard Hibbard, as Chief Executive. As the one-year anniversary of his time in post approaches, he has reflected on his tenure so far and looked ahead to the future. In the 12 months since I was appointed CEO, there’s been a …
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY 14 SWANSEA UNIVERSITY 46 Ian Golden at Cardiff University Sports Park, Llanrumney Swansea University have won the Welsh Varsity for the second year in a row following a dominant second half at Cardiff University Sports Park at Wednesday lunchtime. Wales’ oldest continuous rugby league side, founded in 1977, were never behind, …
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The Women’s Challenge Cup started last weekend with Cardiff Demons producing an outstanding performance as they won 42-14 away to Super League side Warrington Wolves. It’s a three-team group and the Demons finish their initial campaign with a home tie against St Helens on Saturday 19th April at Cardiff University Sports Park in Llanrumney. Zoe …
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This Wednesday sees the second Welsh Varsity match between Cardiff University and Swansea University, with this year’s event taking place at Cardiff University Sports Fields in Llanrumney (kick-off 11am). Swansea won the first-ever Rugby League Welsh Varsity match last year, which was played at their home, but Cardiff will go into this match full of …
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South Wales Jets and Wales Students fought out an exciting 38-all draw in Penallta on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon. Both sides are preparing for their summer campaigns and the match will give the respective head coaches, Ben Flower and Clive Griffiths, a lot to talk about. Yes, Clive Griffiths. The former Wales …
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There’s an exciting friendly match in store this Saturday at Penallta RFC when South Wales Jets host Wales Students (kick-off 2pm). Each side are preparing for bigger games to come, with Wales Students, coach by Clive Griffiths, due to play international matches this summer, whilst the Jets are looking forward to their third season in …
Ten different community clubs are represented in our 24-player squad for the under 16s Four Nations campaign. Bridgend Blue Bulls lead the way with six players, including Matthew Clatworthy, who is one of six players named who were in the 2024 squad that made it successive Four Nations titles for the Welsh youngsters. There are …
