In 2022, Wales entered the first-ever Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) World Cup. The four-team tournament was played in Warrington in November 2022.PDRL is an adapted version of rugby league aimed at facilitating those with physical disabilities the opportunity to play.
The PDRL first club match to be played in Wales was in 2023 when Aberavon Fighting Irish hosted Team Colostomy UK in Port Talbot.
Do you want to play for Wales in the next Physical Disability World Cup? You must either be Welsh born, have a Welsh parent or grandparent or must have lived in Wales for at least five years.
For further details about PDRL, where to play in Wales, or to get involved with the Welsh national side, please contact rob.davies@walesrugbyleague.co.uk.
Check out all the latest PDRL news from Wales at https://wrl.wales/category/physical-disability-rl
PDRL Rules
- 9 women and men in a team with a physical disability
- PDRL is a running format
- Full contact and touch based on colour of shorts
