Gwylio’r Cymry – How the Welsh did this week

There was a second Super League appearance for Cynon Valley Cavaliers product Finley Yates who started at hooker for Salford Red Devils in their defeat at Wigan Warriors. The two sides also met at reserves level with Wigan again tasting victory. Finlay Walker, Joseph Coope-Franklin, Billy Glover and John Hutchings were in the Salford side. …

Aberavon to begin title defence with Grand Final rematch

Champions Aberavon Fighting Irish will begin the defence of their JES Group Rugby League Conference crown against South Wales Jets – the team they defeated in the 2024 Grand Final.    The fixtures have been announced for what will be the 23rd season of the WRL South Wales men’s league and the opening week sees …

Cymoedd to play in first Cup Final

Coleg y Cymoedd have reached a national rugby league college final as they take on Hull FC Sports College this Wednesday at Laund Hill in Huddersfield (kick-off 1.15pm). It’s the first time that our National Development Academy has reached a final and their head of rugby league, Mark Jones, is delighted at this achievement. “We …

Volunteer opportunity: Under 18s Assistant Coach

We have an exciting opportunity to support the next generation of Welsh rugby league talent by becoming Assistant Coach for our Under 18s (boys). With almost 50 players involved in Super League club Scholarship or Academy programmes, there is a wealth of young talent to be developed. This role would support the development of a …

Wales Wheelchair name Celtic Cup training squad

Wales have named a 14-player squad to prepare for the Celtic Cup on May 24th when they’ll take on Scotland and Ireland in Cardiff in the action-packed full-day event. This squad will then be reduced to 10 players ahead of matchday. Brogan Evans of Salford Red Devils, one of three potential debutants, could be the …

Women’s Championship kicks off – Gwylio’r Cymry

Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Adam Tate The Women’s Championship season kicked off last weekend with Cardiff Demons and London Broncos playing in the main competition for the first time after a few years in the south. London won last year’s southern competition after beating Cardiff in the final, and the two sides met in round …

Volunteer opportunity: Under 18s Team Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to support the next generation of Welsh rugby league talent by becoming Team Manager for our Under 18s (boys). The Team Manager role is central to the successful running of any team, providing vital support to the Head Coach and their wider coaching staff. There are a range of responsibilities …

Gwylio’r Cymry – Welsh internationals perform well again

Ian Golden and Harry Jones review the latest action from our Welsh internationals and hopefuls. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com. There were no shocks in the Challenge Cup last weekend as our Championship players performed well against Super League opposition. Widnes Vikings went out at home to Warrington Wolves, pushing the Super League club all the …

West Wales level U14 Origin Series

West Wales U14 levelled the 2025 Origin Series at 1-1 after a dominant second half against East Wales in Merthyr on Saturday. After being 22-10 up at half-time, West went on to win 48-16. They started well after Jacob Maund try gave West Wales an early lead. Will Mordecai converted. East then opened their account …