Three Wales internationals named in Salford’s Challenge Cup Final squad

There could be three Wales Rugby League developed players in the Challenge Cup Final for the first time, after Gil Dudson, Elliot Kear and Rhys Williams were all named in Salford Red Devils’ 21-man squad to face Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium this Saturday (kick-off 3pm). The last time there were three Welsh born players …

Brian Juliff joins the Rugby League European Federation board

Wales Rugby League chairman Brian Juliff has joined the board of the Rugby League European Federation (RLEF). Juliff takes his place on the European Board immediately and will carry out his duties alongside his role as chairman of the board at Wales Rugby League, having held this position since 2012. He was voted into the …

WRL enter into strategic partnership with Salford Red Devils

Salford Red Devils have agreed a groundbreaking strategic partnership agreement with Wales Rugby League, which will focus on the provision of a player talent pathway and coach development. The Wales Rugby League National Development Academy in partnership with Salford Red Devils will be the only RFL accredited Development Academy in Wales and will look to …

Ben Evans awarded a grant by Rugby League Cares

Rugby League Cares has awarded a grant to Toulouse Olympique Ben Evans to become a qualified crane supervisor via the Construction Plant Competence Scheme. The 28-year-old former Warrington and London player said Covid-19 had given him the impetus to press ahead with his plans to work within the construction industry. Evans said: “Rugby League Cares …

The Wales Rugby League BAME XIII

Black lives matter. In rugby league, this is something we’ve always been proud of. Our inclusion record is amongst the best in sport, and has been for over 100 years. We, in Wales Rugby League fielded our first black international player 85 years ago. We have since continued to produce quality rugby league players from …

North Wales Crusaders Physical Disability RL announce partnership with Warrington Wolves

By Barry Andrews North Wales Crusaders Physical Disability Rugby League have announced that they have entered into a partnership with England PDRL founding club, the Warrington Wolves Charitable Foundation. The partnership will allow the coaches at Crusaders to develop their skills and knowledge of the sport within their debut year. It will also see both …

Wales U16 international signs for Hull FC

Torfaen Tigers and Wales U16 international Jermarie Chatham has signed for Super League club Hull FC. The winger, who turned 18 last week, has been at Torfaen since he was 12-years old and came through all of their junior sides before making his first team debut aged 16 and then his full East Wales debut …

Gavin Henson is a massive signing for West Wales Raiders

Wales coach John Kear has welcomed the switch of codes from former British and Lions fly-half Gavin Henson. The former Ospreys and Dragons player has signed for Betfred League 1 club West Wales Raiders and will be eligible to play in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Although he will be 39 by the time …