Carys Marsh was a Wembley winner on Saturday and in doing so went down in history as the first Welsh international to ever win a Women’s Challenge Cup Final medal. See our list of men’s, women’s and wheelchair players who have won here. Carys helped Wigan Warriors beat Dani McGifford‘s St Helens 42-6 in this …
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We were sad to learn of last week’s passing of former Wales international Peter Banner aged 76. Rochdale-born, Peter Banner qualified for Wales due to the heritage rule through his Welsh grandfather, famously starring in the “Battle of Brisbane” in the 1975 World Championship where Wales beat England and eventually denied them the trophy as …
South Wales Jets claimed their first win of the season after beating Bridgend Blue Bulls 42-14 in Pyle on Saturday. The Jets, who changed 50 percent of their side following last week’s defeat, were in control from the start and a Ben Pinnock try gave them the lead in the second minute, with Morgan Raison …
Torfaen Tigers took their time to get going, but in the end, they dominated against North Wales Crusaders to win 60-28 in Deeside, to do the double over them, and go four points clear at the top of the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League. The home side, whilst the Tigers were shaking off their three …
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There’s just over a week to go to Summer Smash at Cardiff Arms Park and the line-up has been confirmed for the big day in the Welsh capital on Saturday 14th June. There will be two JES Rugby League Conference matches for fans to enjoy, plus two of Wales’ international sides will also be in …
Ian Golden and Harry Jones round-up last weekend’s action featuring our Welsh internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Andy Shaw The half-way stage was reached in League 1, with North Wales Crusaders on top. Ant Walker and Paddy Jones played for them this week as they beat Rochdale Hornets at home. Midlands Hurricanes are second, and Luis …
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Aberavon Fighting Irish kicked off their defence of the JES Group Rugby League Conference with a 34-24 win at home to South Wales Jets, who had won the title the year before. In a repeat of last year’s Grand Final, the home side outscored their opponents by seven tries to four, giving the Jets …
The JES Group Rugby League Conference kicks off tomorrow (Saturday 31st May) with two big matches. Our champions from the last two seasons, Aberavon Fighting Irish and South Wales Jets, meet at Harlequins Field, Port Talbot (kick-off 2.30pm). Last season’s Grand Final winners are the hosts and they’ll start their defence against the Jets, who …
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Ahead of Saturday’s fixtures at The Gnoll (Neath RFC), we would like to inform spectators of some important ticketing information. As part of our partnership with Ticketpass, all tickets must be purchased through the Ticketpass website, available via https://wrl.wales/tickets When arriving at the turnstile, all spectators must have a QR code on their phone to …
In the Women’s Championship, Kathryn Salter kicked three goals as London Broncos won at Swinton Lionesses to go top of the table. Cardiff Demons weren’t playing, but they host Swinton at The Lextan Gnoll this Sunday (kick-off 2pm). Dani McGifford was a try scorer in St Helens’ victory at Huddersfield Giants in the Women’s Super …
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