Creditable performances for Wales in Saturday’s internationals

U18 INTERNATIONAL SCOTLAND 26 WALES 24 Barry McGuffog at Stags Rugby Club Wales recovered from going 24-4 down after an hour to Scotland in Grangemouth, but a late penalty gave Scotland only their third win over Wales at this level. Scotland took an early 4-0 lead through an unconverted Nathan Preston try, only for Wales …

Sargent family make rugby league history

A family of four made rugby league history in Cwmbran on Saturday when father and son took on mother and daughter in a Wales Rugby League Wheelchair Invitational League match writes Ian Golden. Paul Sargent and his son Lee, both Wales internationals, lined up for eventual 62-34 winners Torfaen Tigers, with former Wales head coach …

East Wales v West Wales on Saturday at Penygraig

East Wales and West Wales have named their squads for their match-up in the second WRL Men’s Origin Series match, which is being played this Saturday at Penygraig RFC (kick-off 2.30pm). The home side are coming into this game on the back of a crushing 60-4 defeat at North Wales, where they were forced to …

Gwylio’r Cymry/Welsh Watch: Awst 25-27

Ian Golden, Barry Andrews and Andy Morgan review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Cornwall Sports Media In Betfred League One, Rob Massam scored the first of the eleven tries that helped North Wales Crusaders defeat London Skolars and reach the play-offs. Matt Ross featured for Skolars. Owen Restall …

Brindle congratulates King on WRU contract

Wales Women’s Head Coach, Thomas Brindle, has congratulated Bryonie King after she was awarded a professional contract by the Welsh Rugby Union. King has played four times for Wales Rugby League Women’s team, captaining the side in the successful European Championship B trophy win in 2022. She played for Cardiff Demons at club level, helping …

Big weekend for Wales Rugby League

There’s a big weekend ahead for Wales Rugby League with three international matches, the third round of the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League, Men’s Origin and a League 1 play-off game. Wales are in action in three different disciplines – male U16 and U18 plus Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL). The PDRL international match is against …

Cardiff Demons ready for London Broncos on Sunday

Cardiff Demons travel to London Broncos on Sunday looking to win their third Super League South title in a row (kick-off 3pm). There’s no promotion up for grabs this season, but this will all change in 2024 when the women’s game is restructured. However, both finalists have automatically qualified for the 2024 Women’s Challenge Cup. …

WRL Men’s Origin Series kicks off on Sunday

The WRL Men’s Origin Series kicks off this Sunday at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay when North Wales Origin host East Wales (kick-off noon). It’s being played as part of a double-header with an RFL League 1 between North Wales Crusaders and London Skolars. North Wales Origin are the holders of the trophy, having beaten …

Gwylio’r Cymry/Welsh Watch: Awst 18-21

Ian Golden, Harry Jones and Andy Morgan review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: SW Pix Lucie Boyd-Ward couldn’t claim her fourth Wheelchair Challenge Cup winners medal. She scored a try (pictured), but her Leeds Rhinos side were beaten by Catalans Dragons on Sunday. Also on Sunday, a number …