Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club announces a ground-breaking new Partnership to support the development of Rugby League throughout Wales with a particular focus on improving significantly the standard of Wales Rugby League prior to the 2013 World Cup, which is jointly hosted by England and Wales. The Partnership is between Wigan and the Governing Body …
Wales Rugby League have confirmed the appointment of Matthew Pritchard as the new permanent North Wales Development Officer. Pritchard was previously employed by Crusaders in 2008 as Community Development Manager and was with the club for three and half years. Whilst with the Crusaders he made a huge impact and has given over 9,000 people …
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Wales Rugby League’s Chairperson Janet Ryder has praised the fans, players and coaching staff for their respective support and performance throughout this year’s Gillette Four Nations. Wales, along with New Zealand, fell at the group stages of the tournament but Janet, a former Welsh Assembly Minister, says that just being in the tournament in the …
Sunday will see farewells to at least three Wales international Rugby League players when the Dragons take on Australia at the Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium in Wrexham (kick-off 5.45pm). In addition to Lee Briers, who announced his international retirement on Friday, Ian Watson and Chris Beasley will also both be playing their last game for …
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Wales Rugby League are sad to announce that following a year-long battle against cancer, one of our former pioneers of the game, Dr Phil Melling, died overnight on Friday. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. He leaves behind his wife Sue, three children, Tom, Kirsten and Hannah and a grandchild. Born in …
Following long discussions with management and coaching staff, Wales Rugby League captain Lee Briers has announced that he will be retiring from International Rugby after the completion of the Gillette Four Nations tournament. The match on Sunday against Australia at the Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium in Wrexham (kick-off 5.45pm), will be the last time that …
Veteran half-back Ian Watson is hoping Australia field their strongest team for their final Gillette Four Nations group game against Wales as he prepares for his international swansong. The 35-year-old Swinton scrum-half won a record-extending 30th cap in Wales’ 36-0 defeat by New Zealand at Wembley but has confirmed that, if selected, next Sunday’s clash …
Wales dual-code international rugby player Gareth Thomas has announced today his retirement from all forms of rugby with immediate effect meaning that he will miss out on Wales’ Four Nations campaign. Thomas said: “I have listened and discussed this decision with many of my family and close friends. My mind has told me that the …
Valley Cougars’ encouraging debut season in the Conference National has been highlighted by Liam Watton’s inclusion in the Conference National Team of the Year. The wing, who scored 11 tries in as many games in his first year as a rugby league player, was selected in the representative side by Forty-20 Magazine. Cougars head coach …
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Wales Rugby League have welcomed North Wales Crusaders as they were accepted into Co-operative Championship 1 officially today. “I’m delighted to hear that North Wales Crusaders have been officially accepted,” said Wales Rugby League’s General Manager Mark Rowley. “The growth of Rugby League all around Wales is fantastic for the sport and I look forward …
