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Motorplus Car Supermarket to partner Wales domestic autumn international series

by Behind the Scenes, Community RL, International RL, Womens RL October 17, 2019October 29, 2019Comments are Disabled

Motorplus Car Supermarket have partnered with the Wales Dragonhearts rugby league side for their upcoming autumn series of international matches. The Newport based company have come on board as the headline sponsor and will now be featured on all advertising material as well as on the fixture list and series programme cover. The Motorplus Autumn …

Wales U19 to take on England Academy this Saturday in Llanelli

by International RL, Juniors, Semi Professional Clubs, Super League October 16, 2019October 16, 2019Comments are Disabled

Wales U19 take on England Academy this Saturday at Stebonheath Park in Llanelli (kick-off 1pm). The Welsh youngsters will be looking to bounce back after a close defeat to England Lions in Colwyn Bay last month as they conclude their 2019 campaign. Wales coach Anthony Walker said: “We’re all looking forward to the game. Last …

Wales Rugby League partner with VX3 and parent company Lovell Rugby

by Behind the Scenes, Community RL, International RL, Juniors, Nines, Students, Wheelchair RL, Womens RL October 11, 2019Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League have joined forces with VX3 and parent company Lovell Rugby to announce an exciting, new long- term partnership. Under the new agreement, VX3 will provide new playing kits, performance training and leisurewear for the new season for Wales Rugby League’s (WRL) senior men’s and women’s sides, together with the elite player pathways …

WRL announce State of Mind as Wales Women’s international side’s official charity

by Behind the Scenes, International RL, Womens RL October 10, 2019October 11, 2019Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League have announced that “State of Mind Sport” will be the official charity for the Wales Women’s Rugby League side. The new international outfit play their first game at The Gnoll in Neath on Saturday 26th October when they take on Great Britain Teachers in a friendly (kick-off 12:30pm). The decision to adopt the …

Wales Dragonhearts name 27-man squad for autumn games

by Community RL, International RL, North Wales October 10, 2019November 11, 2019Comments are Disabled

Wales Dragonhearts head coach Ian Newbury has named a 27-man squad for their four-match autumn series, which starts with a home game against South of England Lionhearts at The Gnoll in Neath on Saturday 26th October. The Dragonhearts then go on to face Lithuania on Sunday 10th November at Cardiff Arms Park, England Lions U23 on Saturday 16th November at Leigh Miners …

16-man squad for 9s World Cup revealed

by International RL, Nines, Super League October 9, 2019November 4, 2019Comments are Disabled

Wales men’s team head coach John Kear has selected his final 16-man squad for the 9s World Cup, which takes place at Parramatta Eels’ Bankwest Stadium in Sydney on October 18 and 19. Regan Grace, who is set to feature for St Helens in Saturday’s Super League Grand Final with Salford Red Devils, will travel …

Second Wheelchair Peacock Cup a success

by Wheelchair RL October 9, 2019October 11, 2019Comments are Disabled

written by Barry Andrews & Jack Marsh The 2019 Wheelchair Rugby League Peacock Cup was won by North Wales Crusaders after a hard fought 22-8 victory over Hull FC in the final. After losing their first game of the tournament against Hull despite being in control early on, Crusaders held no prisoners and went on …

Gareth Kear appointed new Wales Rugby League CEO

by Behind the Scenes October 8, 2019October 11, 2019Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League have appointed Cardiff born and based Gareth Kear as their new Chief Executive Officer. It is the governing body’s first permanent appointment following Chris Thair’s departure to the Rugby League European Federation last year, and follows a long exhaustive search for the right person. Kear, 58, has a long history of involvement …

Wales Dragonhearts add match to their autumn schedule

by Community RL, International RL, WRL Premier League October 4, 2019November 4, 2019Comments are Disabled

Wales Dragonhearts have added one extra fixture to their 25th anniversary season, which now also has one amendment. The Dragonhearts, who are the representative side of the Welsh Rugby League community game, will conclude a now four-match autumn series by taking on Malta Knights at the Morganstone Brewery Field in Bridgend on Saturday 23rd November (kick-off …

Wales name first ever women’s international squad

by International RL, Semi Professional Clubs, Womens RL October 3, 2019October 8, 2019Comments are Disabled

Wales Rugby League women’s head coach Craig Taylor has released a squad of 24 for their first ever international matches, when they face Great Britain Teachers and England Lions this autumn. Rafiuke Taylor (pictured) could potentially become Wales’ first ever female dual code test international if she takes to the field against England Lions in …