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 …
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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 …
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 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 …
Reigning WRL Wheelchair Invitational League champions The Argonauts, will defend their title on neutral territory on Saturday 16th November, when they face North Wales Crusaders at The Fit Zone, University of South Wales, Treforest Campus (kick-off 11.15am). This year’s league featured six sides, each of whom had 12 fixtures. The Argonauts, based in Dartford, Kent, …
Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Geraint Nicholas Wales put on an excellent second half performance to overcome an excellent Jamaican side who at point looked like they were going to dominate the game. The match didn’t start well for the Welsh who Wales lost Bailey Antrobus through injury in the opening minutes. Then Jamaica took the …
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Tickets for tonight’s Men’s international against Jamaica at The Lextan Gnoll will be available on the gate. To help speed up the process of access to the ground, supporters are advised to purchase in advance. Every ticket purchased will also support Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity. Tickets can be bought for £7 adults, £3 senior …
The Lextan Gnoll has been used for rugby league since 2010 and our media manager/historian Ian Golden has been there at most of them. Here’s his “Six of the Best at The Gnoll” in preparation for our next big event, which is Wales v Jamaica on Tuesday (kick-off 7.30pm). 1 The first game – South …
For over 100 years, the only way anyone could earn a crust playing rugby was to play rugby league. Therefore, many Neath RFC players “went north” and became stars in the 13-man code after shining at The Gnoll. Here’s our “Dream XIII” of players who pulled on a Neath shirt and then went to rugby league. …
Dylan Hughes is looking to keep up his 100 percent appearance record for Wales when they take to the field against England in a Physical Disability Rugby League international match at Salford Roosters this Saturday (kick-off 1.30pm). The 26-year old from Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant in Mid Wales travels to Leeds to play his club rugby league, and …
