We’re delighted to announce that The Lextan Gnoll, home of Neath RFC, will play host to two big Wales Rugby League events this August. Firstly, the 6,000-capacity stadium will be the venue for the under 16s Four Nations decider, as we face England Community Lions in a winner-takes-all showdown on Saturday 3rd August (3pm), as …
Ian Golden looks at the action featuring Wales elite international players from last weekend. In the RFL Wheelchair Championship West, a thriller was fought out between the two leafing clubs, Hereford Harriers and North Wales Crusaders. Gary Preece was again the star for Hereford, scoring three tries, seven goals and two drop goals as he …
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Wales Students will take on England Universities on Sunday at Aberavon Harlequins in the first of a two-legged encounter (kick-off 3pm). The return match is being played at Stanningley in Leeds next weekend. These fixtures replace the Four Nations that was cancelled this year after Scotland and Ireland were unable to compete. Both sides have …
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Ten years ago today, Wales won rugby league bronze in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Well, not quite. It was a demonstration event held a few weeks before the games properly started. These often happen for sports that are being monitored as potential full events in future games. Wales entered again in 2018, taking sixth …
We are seeking expressions of interest from both past and new volunteers to support the under 14s and under 16s Origin Programme over the 2024/25 winter period. We have opportunities for coaches, administrators, performance analysts, physiotherapists, and strength and conditioning coaches in both East Wales and West Wales regions. There may be an opportunity to …
The JES Group Rugby League Conference reaches the half-way stage this Saturday with three mouthwatering clashes for fans to enjoy. Cynon Valley Cavaliers host South Wales Jets in a top of the table clash at the Welfare Ground in Hirwaun, Aberavon Fighting Irish take on South Wales Saints at Harlequins Field, Port Talbot, whilst Rhondda …
The JES Group Rugby League Conference is now reaching its half-way point for 2024 with three matches this weekend. Cynon Valley Cavaliers host South Wales Jets in a top of the table clash at the Welfare Ground in Hirwaun, Aberavon Fighting Irish take on South Wales Saints at Harlequins Field, Port Talbot, whilst Rhondda Outlaws …
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Wales Rugby League is delighted to welcome Buffoon Media as our new video and streaming partner. Buffoon Media has been creating and streaming content for Welsh sport for over a decade. Working out of their bases in Port Talbot and London, they have worked with the likes of Football Association of Wales, Swim Wales, Sport …
Whilst the Wales Women’s side were qualifying for the World Cup, plenty of players from our already qualified Wheelchair side and not yet qualified men’s, were also in action last weekend. In Wheelchair, there was action in the WRL and RFL leagues. In England in the Super League, Scott Trigg-Turner helped London Roosters to a …
Wales Women have qualified for the Rugby League World Cup Finals at the first time of asking after beating the Netherlands 48-6 in Purmerend. They join the Wales Wheelchair side in the 2026 series of events, which will be held in the southern hemisphere. Wales needed to avoid a 12-point defeat to win the group …
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