Dragonhearts face Germany on Saturday in Aberavon

Wales Dragonhearts, the side that represents the community game in Wales, take on Germany this Saturday at Aberavon Harlequins RUFC (kick-off 2.30pm). The two sides have met twice before, one home one away, both classics, one win each, with 28 tries being scored over those matches. This match also celebrates 30 years since Wales Dragonhearts …

Carfan Cymru: Women vs. England

Wales Head Coach, Tom Brindle, has named a 19-player squad to face England at Headingley on Saturday 2 November (12pm). It includes two possible debutants in Dani McGifford (St. Helens) and Olivia Williams (Cardiff Demons). Carys Marsh returns to the squad having missed the successful World Cup qualfiying campaign through injury, and there is also …

Wales men beaten by France

A near full-strength France side overcame the battling Welsh 48-6 in St Esteve on Saturday to go through to the 2025 World Series. Wales, who didn’t have the luxury to be able to rotate their squad, fought well for the whole game, but it was France’s Super League returnees who controlled things for the home …

Carfan Cymru: Men vs. France

Mark Moxon has named an unchanged 19-man squad to face France in Perpignan on Saturday. Cymru face the French at the stade Municipal St Estève at 2.40pm local time/1.40pm Welsh time, knowing only a win will keep hopes alive of a place in the 2026 World Cup. The winners on Saturday will represent Europe in …

Stephen Jones honoured by National Lottery

Stephen Jones, the head of Wheelchair Rugby League in Wales, has been honoured as part of The National Lottery’s 30th Birthday celebrations. He is one of seven sporting game changers to be recognised. His work is now celebrated publicly outside the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in the final part of seven verses, that together form …

Opportunity: Under 16s Assistant Coach

We are inviting applicants to support our Under 16’s programme in the role of Assistant Coach, working alongside with the staff already in place. This position may require international travel and all applicants must hold a full valid passport, driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Salary: Volunteer Term: through to end of 2026 …

Wales easily overcome Serbia for a place in the final

Words: Ian Golden. Pic: Dave Gibson. Full timeline Wales beat Serbia 48-0 to safely move into the play-off final at St Esteve this Saturday, where they’ll face France. Whoever wins that game will qualify for next year’s World Series against Cook Islands, Jamaica and South Africa with the top two qualifying for RLWC2026. Wales put …

Statement: John Kear

Wales Rugby League (WRL) Head Coach, John Kear, has not travelled to France for the European World Cup qualifiers based on medical advice. Kear was admitted to hospital on Sunday night with the support of WRL medical staff. He remained in hospital on Monday and Tuesday while doctors carried out a series of tests, before …

RIP Mark Orpin

Everyone at Wales Rugby League is sad to hear of the sudden passing of Mark Orpin, aged 35, who was most recently a coach for the Bridgend Blue Bulls’ U12 side. Mark helped to coach his Bridgend side as they won the WRL U12 Grand Final in 2023. Before coaching, he was also a player …

Wales name squad for World Cup qualifiers

Wales men’s side head coach John Kear has named his 21-strong squad for the forthcoming RLWC2026 European qualifiers. The winner of the tournament will proceed to 2025’s inaugural World Series and represent the continent, where they will meet fellow International Rugby League full members Cook Islands, Jamaica and South Africa to battle for the remaining …