About Cardiff Blue Dragons

Here’s the second in a series of articles about our clubs who participate in Wales Rugby League’s community programme, primarily written by the clubs themselves. Wales’ biggest rugby league club in 2019 with over 200 registered players was Cardiff Blue Dragons. They have become a well-established brand in Cardiff rugby circles since it found its …

About Rhondda Outlaws

Here’s the first in a series of articles about our clubs who participate in Wales Rugby League’s community programme, primarily written by the clubs themselves. Rhondda Outlaws, who play out of Glyncoch Sports and Social Club, were the 2019 Wales Rugby League men’s Premier League champions. They were also one of the first two sides …

Wales Rugby League’s spring international programme postponed

Wales Rugby League’s international matches for the spring have all been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wales Wheelchair were due to face Scotland and Ireland in the annual Celtic Cup in Dundee this month, whilst Wales Students were to face the Royal Navy and England in Nelson. The first ever Wales Masters internationals against …

Competition – know your Wales captains

How well did you know some of Wales’ test captains? The competition has ended, and the winner who received a fantastic VX3 WRL hoodie, was KEN LILLFORD. Here are the correct answers…              

Competition – know your Wales head coaches

The winner of the first of our Saturday competitions has been drawn. and he’ll be sent an official WRL VX3 t-shirt. Another quiz next Saturday. The quiz was all about the 12 Wales men’s head coaches since 1975 listed at https://rugbyleague.wales/head-coaches. DAFYDD JONES was one of a number to get all questions correct and he …

Rugby League United to defy Coronavirus by building mental fitness

Rugby League is coming together like never before to preserve and enhance the mental and physical fitness of players, coaches, fans, match officials and administrators during the Coronavirus pandemic. The sport is proud to announce the launch of Rugby League United, a campaign led by the independent charity, Rugby League Cares in association with the RFL, Super League (Europe) and …

Rugby League World Cup tickets to be awarded to key health workers

The organisers of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup are to give 20,021 tickets to health and social care workers to recognise their efforts in fighting the coronvavirus pandemic. Chief executive Jon Dutton made the announcement at an online press conference held at the same time as Thursday evening’s nationwide applause for the NHS staff. …

Former dual code Wales international suspected of contracting COVID-19 virus

Former dual code Wales rugby international Lenny Woodard has been self-isolating after shown all the signs of contracting a strong dose of COVID-19. Pontypool-born Woodard, who turns 44 on Thursday 2nd April, played rugby league for UWIC, Wales Students, Great Britain Students, Swinton Lions, Hull FC reserves, Bridgend Blue Bulls, Celtic Crusaders, West Wales, and …

WRL statement on COVID-19

For the safety of all of our players, officials, volunteers, parents and supporters, the Wales Rugby League board have suspended all WRL-related community and elite activity until the end of March. This includes, but is not restricted to matches, training sessions, training camps and meetings. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates …