Wales rise in World Rankings

Wales men have risen up from 17th to 12th in the official International Rugby League World Rankings following excellent performances this autumn. Two wins out of three has seen Wales go up five places and are once again knocking on the door of the top 10. The Wales women’s side have also risen, after qualifying …

Cardiff Demons to compete in the Northern Championship

Cardiff Demons have been awarded a place in the Women’s Northern Championship for 2025. They and London Broncos, who previously competed in the smaller Southern Championship, have both been given a place, which gives them an extended season and more game-time for their international players. They will form part of a 12-team competition with each …

Job vacancy: Operations Coordinator

As Operations Coordinator within Wales Rugby League, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the team and organisation. You will be responsible for coordinating key events and ensuring compliance with league regulations. Additionally, you will act as a liaison between all stakeholders to ensure effective communication. Budget management is also …

Junior Origin and Student Trials postponed

Due to the weather warnings in place relating to Storm Darragh, Saturday’s Origin fixtures have been postponed. The Met Office has issued Red, Amber, and Yellow Weather Warnings for the vast majority of the country. The storm is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain, causing significant disruption and danger to life.  It is …

East v West Origin to kick-off on Saturday

This Saturday 7th December at Cardiff University Sports Park in Llanrumney, the WRL Origin season kicks off when East Wales and West Wales face each other at elite U14 and U16 levels, with development matches also taking place. It’s the fourth year in a row that the successful Origin programme has run through the winter and …

Clive Griffiths returns to Wales Students on 40th anniversary date

Clive Griffiths is back to coach Wales Students Rugby League for a third spell in his long career in rugby league. The 70-year old first took charge of Wales Students from 1987-92 then came back and coached again from 2008-13. And now, on the 40th anniversary of the first-ever official Wales Students international match, he’s …

Wheelchair captain Scott Trigg-Turner nominated for Golden Boot

Cymru captain Scott Trigg-Turner has been shortlisted for the International Rugby League Golden Boot. The 44-year old was one of just two players to take part in all of Wales’ five games in 2024, scoring 11 tries and kicking 10 goals. He captained Wales against Ireland in the Celtic Cup in June. Domestically he played …

Argonauts retain WRL Wheelchair Invitational League title

Kent-based Argonauts retained their WRL Wheelchair Invitational League title with an exciting 66-48 win over North Wales Crusaders in Treforest on Saturday. Full timeline here. One of two invited English sides in the year-long tournament, it was the Argonauts’ 18th match victory on the trot, keeping their unbeaten record in the two-year history of this Wales …

WRL general manager Mark Jones premieres new film

Wales Rugby League general manager Mark Jones is premiering his new film on November 30th at Cineworld in Cardiff. In 2019, Mark was diagnosed with Myeloma—a rare form of blood cancer. Forced into isolation, away from his surfing obsession and his family, he began a virtual paddle around his Wales in order to raise money …