Wales Rugby League can announce the under 18 men’s squad for the 2023 season. Wayne Ponting’s 31-strong line-up includes 13 players who were part of the Wales U16 squad that beat England Community Lions twice last year, and a further 11 who were in the Wales U19 squad who finished third in last year’s European …
Andy Morgan, Ian Golden and Harry Jones review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com Prop forwards Luke Thomas and Gil Dudson both came off the interchange bench to help Warrington Wolves to yet another win, maintaining their 100% start in the men’s Super League. Luis Roberts …
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Wales Rugby League can announce the under 16 boys squad for the 2023 season. It includes six players who were part of the 2022 squad that enjoyed a clean sweep of victories against England Community Lions and Cumbria. Of the 24 players selected, Aber Valley Wolves and Bridgend Blue Bulls both provide six of the …
Six talented youngsters will make up a new Dragons Elite Performance Squad in the 2023 season. The year 10 (under 15s) boys will attend a number of the Wales under 16s training camps throughout the year to accelerate their physical and technical development. The players will not be available for selection for the under 16s …
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The 20th season of Wales Rugby League’s domestic South Wales Men’s League kicks off on Saturday 27 May as holders Rhondda Outlaws will attempt to defend their crown. Six teams competed in the first season in 2003 – Aberavon Fighting Irish, Bridgend Blue Bulls, Cynon Valley Cougars, Rumney Rhinos, Swansea Bulls and Torfaen Tigers. Since …
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Wales Rugby League Men’s side will open their European Championship campaign with a trip to Spain, later this year. John Kear’s side begin their group B campaign against the Spaniards (October 21 or 22), with a visit to Italy a week later (October 28 or 29). We will conclude with a home tie against France …
We’re sad to report that former Wales Rugby League international David Willicombe has died aged 72 after a short illness. The youngest member of Wales’ 1975 Rugby League World Championship side, where he starred in the famous “Battle of Brisbane” match where Wales beat England 12-7. This was just one of his 13 Welsh caps, …
Mark Andrew Jones has stepped down from his role as the team manager of Wales Wheelchair Rugby League, a post he’s held since late 2013. Jones, commonly known to all as MAJ, was also involved in the North Wales Crusaders Wheelchair side from its inception and has team managed Wales through two World Cups and …
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Andy Morgan and Harry Jones review the weekend’s action in matches that featured Wales internationals and hopefuls. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com In Super League, Luke Thomas (pictured above with fellow Celt Matty Russell) and Gil Dudson both came off the bench for the unbeaten Warrington Wolves, who extended their winning run to six games with …
Rob Massam has become only the 19th Wales Rugby League international to score 200 first class tries. The 200 first class tries list has long since been a badge of honour for players, ever since it was first published in the book “Gone North: Volume 2” by Robert Gate in 1988. Since then, just two …
