Rafiuke Taylor has been named as the first ever captain of the Wales Women’s Rugby League side. The 41-year old is also set to become Wales’ first female dual code international when she takes on England Lions on Saturday 16th November in Leigh. But first, Wales have a warm-up game against Great Britain Teachers in …
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Bradford Bulls halfback Cobi Green is relishing the opportunity to make his mark with the men’s team at the 9s World Cup. Green, who has featured for a number of different representative sides below senior level and captained the U19s, has been named in John Kear’s squad for the first time this autumn. And he …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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