By Barry Andrews History was made on Saturday when Wales wheelchair international Harry Jones played in his testimonial match, the first ever to be given to a Wheelchair Rugby League player. There were two matches played in the day, North Wales Crusaders A v South Wales Barbarians (a combination of Torfaen Tigers and Cardiff Blue …
England Universities won their 14th Student Rugby League Four Nations title in Pontypridd on Saturday as they hammered Wales Students 80-6 in a highly charged game in Pontypridd. Wales had all the loud vocal support from the other Celtic nations as well as the local fans from community clubs, but it was England who took …
Saturday is a big day for Wales Wheelchair international player Harry Jones, who becomes the first ever Wheelchair international player to have a testimonial match. Jones, the world record Wheelchair RL cap holder with 43 Wales appearances (all consecutive) has his testimonial day at Glyndwr Sports Centre in Wrexham. There are two matches. First at …
Ian Golden, Harry Jones and Andy Morgan review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Mark Stringer Fern Davies made a welcome return to the country after working in the Czech Republic all year. She scored a try for Warrington Wolves in the Women’s Super League but couldn’t prevent defeat …
Scotland were down to a bare 17 after suffering three injuries on Sunday, and whilst they held their own for the first 40 minutes, they struggled after the break, suffering a 48-18 loss to England. It means England are in pole position to win a 14th Student Four Nations title when they take on Wales …
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Scotland and England will play out what may be a Four Nations decider on Wednesday afternoon (kick-off 3.30pm) as they open day two of the Student Rugby League Four Nations at Pontypridd RFC. The two auld enemies won their opening matches on Sunday in convincing fashion and with Scotland looking for their first ever title, …
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Words: Ian Golden, Pic: Ian Lovell England produced a solid start to their Student Four Nations defence when they saw off Ireland 46-0 in the opening match in Pontypridd on Sunday afternoon. Ireland started well and nearly scored, Ellis Keppel was held up over the line. However, the momentum went England’s way after Jamie Gill …
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Ian Golden and Andy Morgan review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Pic: Andrew Cudbertson In Betfred League One, North Wales Crusaders were winners against Rochdale Hornets. The prolific Rob Massam was among the five try scorers for Crusaders in a victory that lifted them to sixth in the table. …
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The Wales Rugby League Academy, based at Coleg Y Cymoedd beat Italy U19 on Sunday, 34-12. With the temperature reaching 32C as the teams warmed up, it was obvious this was going to be a very tough encounter for the Welsh boys. As predicted, for 15 minutes, Italy constantly tested the Academy’s resolve with no …
