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Wales win fourth u16 four nations title

Wales remain unbeaten in the U16s Four Nations Championship, picking up their fourth successive title when they defeated England 30-10 in a winner-takes-all clash at the Gnoll in Neath.

Loose forward Rhys Wood led them to glory with two tries in a dominant second half, after the hosts led 10-4 at the break.

Wales U16s head coach, Tom Marsh, commented:

“It’s a brilliant result, England were really tough with their greater experience but our lads stuck to their task and dealt with it amazingly.

We give lads great opportunities and letting them see professional environments and they have really bought into it, they’ve been training since January and amazing all year.

“There’s a pathway there and the talent we’ve got in South Wales is fantastic.”

Wales took the lead in the seventh minute, prop Danny Jones creating a try for Max Phillips who dived over in the corner.

England levelled through winger Jaden Udegbe with the first of his two tries, spurning another opportunity soon after when spilling the ball diving for the line.

The hosts were back in front when stand off Jack Parrott cleverly offloaded to Leighton Clarke, Parrott converting with the first of his three goals.

Wales started the second period impressively, Alfie Davies and Mason Lewis crossing in quick succession, Wood then claiming his brace.

The only black mark for the Welsh were two dismissals, Danny Jones with his second red card of the tournament for a head butt and, after the final whistle, Cyrus Owen-Green shown one for striking.

WALES 30

Scott Hewitt, Rhys Anthony, Leighton Clarke, Max Phillips, Alfie Davies, Jack Parrott, Kelyn Jude-Hobbs, Danny Jones, Zac Nottingham, Cyrus Owen-Green, Mason Lewis, Charlie Eatly (c), Rhys Wood
Subs: Morgan Jones, Frazer Redman, Will Mordecai, Caden Templar, Jack Field, Charlie Noakes

Tries: Phillips (7), Clarke (32), Davies (41), Lewis (47), Wood (54, 65)
Goals: Parrott 3/6
Sent off: D. Jones (67 – head butt), Owen-Green (70 – striking)

ENGLAND 10

Josh Evans, Jaden Udegbe, Jonah Carter, Billy-Buster Knight, Kyle Johnson, Jack Bowden, Mason Leaf, Conner Tyson, Michael Lyons, Marley Taylor-Harrop (c), Charlie Wood, Ryan Cunliffe, Ellis Dockerty
Subs: Nathan Green, Harry Waddington, MJ Morris, Oli Lockett, Connor Sutcliffe, Warren Craig

Tries: Udegbe (13, 61)
Goals: Carter 0/1, Bowden 1/1

Referee: Kristoff Young

Half time: 10-4

In the other encounter on the final weekend of competition, Scotland opened and closed the scoring but Ireland were the stronger side throughout, winning 34-14 in Hawick.

Blair Murray crossed for the home side in the ninth minute, but the Irish were 18-4 ahead at the interval courtesy of touchdowns by Oscar Bradley, Callum McDonald and Noah Walsh, each of which Joseph Clarke improved.

Clarke went over twice on the resumption to finish with an 18-point haul, and Bradley claimed his second score on 52 minutes.

Scotland posted consolation touchdowns by Jay Cruikshank and Murray again, with Reece McAdam adding a conversion.

SCOTLAND 14

Carter Shields, Blair Murray, William Porter, Alfie Scudder, Alfie Haase, Georgie McDermott, Reece McAdam, Rowan Doyle, Brodie Butters-McNaught, Jay Cruickshank, Kyle Alcock, Charlie Kelly, Ewan Smith

Subs: Conlan Goodall, Jamie Carnaby, Bradley Lowthorpe, Lewis McConnachie, Lachlan McKelvey, Alfie Nairn, Jayden Johnstone

Tries: Murray (9, 64), Cruickshank (68)
Goals: McAdam 1/3

IRELAND 34

James Clarke, Laoch Leonard, Noah Walsh, Joe Clarke, Nathan Melia, Charlie Ross, Lucas Flynn, Paddy White, Emjay Leslie, Harvey English, Callum McDonald, Rua McNamara, Kian Roberts

Subs: Evan Cunningham, Aaron Rothwell, Max Cooney, Conor Meadows, Oscar Bradley, Alex Birrell

Tries: Bradley (15, 52), McDonald (22), Walsh (27), Clarke (38, 60)

Goals: Clarke 5/6

Referee: Jordan Robinson

Half time: 4-18

U17 INTERNATIONAL

England had too much experience for Wales in an U17 friendly fixture at the Gnoll, the visitors winning 46-4.

They took an early lead when Mason Hunter forced his way over in the corner, converting his own try, but it took until ten minutes before half-time for them to score their second.

Rio York crossing with Hunter converting to give England a 12-0 lead at the break.

England were a lot stronger in the second half, York, and Hunter each registering their second touchdown.

Josh Williams claimed England’s fifth try, Will Steen goaling, Zach Dennett then crossing in the corner and, from kick-off, York completing his hat-trick.

Wales gained reward for their efforts with six minutes to go, Ben Foskett over between the posts and Elliott Williams landing the conversion, but England had the final say when Zac Law scored their eighth try.

WALES 6

Finley Hook, Ben Foskett, Rylie Probert, Finley Bosanko-Sheady, Elliott Williams, Ronan Parry (c), Ruben Main, Lewis Mathias, Zach Robbins, Will Dawkins, Joseff Keating, Ali Al Jassem, Jayden Coxe

Subs (all used): Charlie Burrows, Harry Price, Keilan Harris, Evan Trott, Alan Delegiewicz, Dewi Thomas, Thomas Hayden, Dylan Little

Try: Foskett (75)
Goal: Elliott 1/1

ENGLAND LIONS 46

Josh Williams, Zac Law, Ben Farrimond, Rob Steel, Teshawn Marima, Mason Hunter, Will Steen, Adam Marsh, Jack Worthington, Zach Dennett, Kaled Crosby, Jayden Dennis, Eddie Calvin

Subs (all used): Jenson Bamber, Freddie Isherwood, Roman Allott, Rio York, Ryu McDermott

Tries: Hunter (9, 49), York (30, 45, 70), Williams (57), Dennett (67), Law (77)
Goals: Hunter 4/4, Steen 3/4

Referee: Craig Davies

Half time: 0-12

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England and Wales triumphant in junior internationals

England and Wales triumphant in junior internationals (Photo : European Rugby League)

England and Wales will meet in Neath in a fortnight to decide the U16s Four Nations title after both convincingly won their round two games.

England dominated from the off, building a 40-0 half time lead against Ireland in Widnes, fullback Jack Bowden finishing with 18 points from two tries and five goals.

Centre Jonah Carter claimed a hat trick, and Billy Buster-Knight and Jaiden Udbegbe were also on the scoresheet again, fellow try scorer Ryan Cunliffe also impressing in the pack.

Ireland showed commendable courage to open the scoring in the second half, centre Joe Clarke converting his own score.

Wales also started impressively, establishing a 22-point early lead facing Scotland in Merthyr Tydfil and they also led 40-0 at the break. Winger Alfie Davies opened the scoring and finished with three of Wales’s 13 tries, Jack Parrott claiming 16 points, including six goals.

Centre Max Phillips grabbed a brace in the first half and lively scrum half Will Mordecai did likewise in the second.

The game spilled over just before the hour, Danny Jones – who had scored minutes before – being dismissed for striking and Scotland’s Lachlan McKelvey sinbinned for his part in the fray.

Scotland received a penalty after the incident and Reece McAdam kicked it from long range to ensure they had points on the board.

ENGLAND 54

Jack Bowden, Jaiden Udegbe, Jonah Carter, MJ Morris, Billy Buster-Knight, Joshua Evans, Mason Leaf, Conner Tyson, Nathan Green, Connor Sutcliffe, Ollie Lockett, Ryan Cunliffe, Marley Taylor-Harrop
Subs: Michael Lyons, Harry Waddington, Kyle Johnson, Charlie Wood, Ellis Docherty, Warren Craig, Kai Speight

Tries: Bowden (4, 13), Carter (8, 46, 58), Cunliffe (18), Buster-Knight (21), Udegbe (24), Wood (29), Docherty (33), Lyons (23)
Goals: Bowden 5/11

IRELAND 6

Aaron Rothwell, Laoch Leonard, Noah Walsh, Joseph Clarke, James Clarke, Alex Birrell, Lucas Flynn, Oscar Bradley, Max Cooney, Conor Meadows, Rua McNamara, Cole Sheridan, Paddy White
Subs: Evan Cunningham, Harvey English, Emjay Leslie, Nathen Melia, Finley Byrne, Charlie Ross

Try: Clarke (42)
Goal: Clarke 1/1

Referee: Phil Loeb (England)

Half Time: 40-0

WALES 66

Morgan Jones, Alfie Davies, Cameron George, Max Phillips, Rhys Anthony, Jack Parrott, Will Mordecai, Danny Jones, Zac Nottingham, Caden Templar, Ellis McGregor, Charlie Eatly, Rhys Wood Subs: Scott Hewitt, Henry Davies, Kelyn Jude-Hobbs, Mason Lewis, Louis Johnson, Jack Field, Cyrus Owen-Green

Tries: Davies (8, 34, 58), Parrott (13), Templar (16), Phillips (18, 35), Owen-Green (30), Eatly (37), George (40), Mordecai (45, 64), D. Jones (51)
Goals: Parrott 6/9, Mordecai 1/5

Sent off: D. Jones (56 – striking)

SCOTLAND 2

Carter Shields, William Porter, Blair Murray, Conlan Goodall, Alfie Haase, Reece McAdam, Alfie Scudder, Charlie Kelly, Brodie Butters-McNaught, Jay Cruickshank, Lewis Mullen, Kyle Alcock, Ewan Smith

Subs: Jamie Carnaby, Bradley Lowthorpe, Lewis McConnachie, Lachlan McKelvey, Alfie Nairn

Goal: McAdam 1/1

Sin bin: McKelvey (56 – fighting)

Referee: Rob Apsee

Half time: 40-0

In the U17s friendly international also at Merthyr, a fine second half performance by Wales saw them home 50-28 against Scotland.

The hosts were 20-18 ahead at the end of a tightly fought first half, each side fielding eleven debutants, but two tries in three minutes on the re-start from centre Evan Benjamin, and a further one from Matthew Clatworthy with his second and 20 points, saw Wales home.

Benjamin completed a second half hat trick, hooker Zach Robbins with a first half brace for Wales including opening the scoring.

Declan Smith and Ollie Watkins-Smith’s touchdowns and two Tom Glover goals saw Scotland hit back to lead, Joseph Davies and Finlay Stamford also crossing for the visitors.

An Elliot Williams try and Benjamin goal bringing up the half century for the young Welsh.

WALES 50

Ronan Parry, Ben Foskett, Evan Benjamin, Finley Bosanko-Sheady, Elliot Williams, Matthew Clatworthy, Ruben Main, Eddie Ashman, Zach Robbins, Will Dawkins, Joseff Keating, Calum Woolfe, Ali Al Jassem

Subs: Charlie Burrows, Lewis Mathias, Keilan Harris, Harry Price, Nathan Lee, Finley Hook, Jayden Coxe

Tries: Robbins (3, 34), Clatworthy (8, 51), Foskett (28), Benjamin (43, 46, 70), Williams (71)
Goals: Clatworthy 6/8, Benjamin 1/1

SCOTLAND 28

Joseph Davies, Kian Westhead, Torren Butters-McNaught, Harrison Forsythe, Joseph Wands-Szaranek , Finley Cannon, Tom Glover, Jake Hodge, Logan Marsh, Lawrence Candler, Archie Turriff, Declan Smith, Max Blackie

Subs: Finlay Stamford, Cairn Marshall, Ross Hutchison, Rowan Doyle, Oliver Watkins-Smith

Tries: Smith (14), Watkins-Smith (17), Glover (40), Davies (63), Stamford (80)
Goals: Glover 4/5

Referee: Ieuan Griffiths

Half time: 20-18

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U16 four nations fixtures confirmed

Wales begin their defence of the U16s Four Nations with a trip to Dubin on Saturday 23 May.

All the matches are paired with the Student Four Nations tournament.

“Our Wales U16s team have been working hard and will be aiming to retain their fourth consecutive title,” said Wales RL performance director, Clive Griffiths.

“We will be looking to maximise home advantage with two home games in this year’s competition and we look forward to welcoming big crowds to the games.”

The second round of games take place on Saturday 6 June as England welcome Ireland to Halton Farnworth Hornets while Scotland make the long trip to Merthyr Tydfil the following day.

England Lions programme manager, Alan Davidson, noted: “We will once again take part in the U16s competition with the England Lions team which means that no scholarship or academy players will be eligible for the side.

Giving those young men outside of the professional game the opportunity to showcase their talents and represent their country.”

The action concludes on Saturday 20 June as Ireland visit Hawick to face Scotland, and Wales welcome England to The Gnoll in Neath for what has previously been the deciding game.

“We’re very pleased that our Pathways Programme has again produced more Ireland based players competing than ever before in our U16’s squad, all are looking forward to impressing,” said IRL chair Jim Reynolds.

Barry McGuffog, Scotland RL operations director, added: “The number of Scotland-based players at U16s continues to grow year on year, we’re hoping to progress that into some form of domestic fixtures in 2026.”

England, Scotland and Wales also combining to stage U17s matches, although these will be considered friendlies and not part of a formal competition, making their clashes tripleheaders.

Pairing the competitions also highlights the youth international pathway in place which, from 2027, will also include the biennial U18s Four Nations games.

2026 U16 Four Nations Fixtures

Scotland v England – Hawick RFC – Saturday 16 May, 11am

Ireland v Wales – Garda Westmanstown RFC, Saturday 23 May, 1pm

England v Ireland – Halton Farnworth Hornets, Saturday 6 June, 11am

Wales v Scotland – Merthyr RFC, Sunday 7 June, 12pm

Scotland v Ireland – Hawick RFC, Saturday 20 June, 12.30pm

Wales v England – The Gnoll, Saturday 20 June, 11am

2026 U17 Friendly Fixtures

Scotland v England – Hawick RFC – Saturday 16 May, 1pm

Wales v Scotland – Merthyr RFC, Sunday 7 June, 2.30pm

Wales v England – The Gnoll, Saturday 20 June, 2.30pm

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Wales and England retain youth rugby league titles

Wales u16s win Four Nations (Photo : ERL)

Wales and England Community Lions emerged triumphant in the U16s and U18s Four Nations competitions respectively.

For Wales it was the third time in succession they have won the U16s title, beating England 18-0 in the deciding game at Halton Farnworth Hornets.

The margin of defeat meant that Ireland clinched second spot on points’ difference in the closest competition to date since the annual tournament was introduced in 2023.

“The players have worked very hard for six months to get to this point” noted Wales head coach Paul Berry.

“In the decider we were very good in the first twenty minutes before it became a scrappy game in the heat, but that’s the sign of a champion team that you can still come up with the win.”

A domestic quota was put in place and exceeded in all games with at least six home-produced players being involved in the matchday squads, demonstrating progression in all of the countries and a reduction in the reliance on heritage players.

Biennial U18s tournament

The biennial U18s tournament, which alternates with the European U19s championship, saw England go through undefeated.

“We saved our best performance to the end for the winner takes all game against Wales, keeping them to zero,” commented England coach, Gary Hewer.

England and Wales are more dominant at this age group owing to more developed domestic competition, but again the domestic quota was exceeded by all four nations.

“It is fantastic to see the U16s and U18s Four Nations Competitions continuing to flourish and improve in standard,” said IRL head of membership and competitions, David Butler.

“This year’s competitions have raised the bar in terms of standard and awareness, with all sides focussing their efforts on promoting the fixtures and increasing the coverage and we’ve seen some very healthy attendances at games.

We will review collectively over the next couple of months and start the planning again for next year.”

Ireland u18s player in action (Photo : ERL)

U16s Results:

24th May – England 26 – 22 Scotland – Halton Farnworth Hornets
31st May – Wales 38 – 12 Ireland – The Gnoll, Neath
28th June – Ireland 12 – 12 England – Newforge, Belfast
29th June – Scotland 18 – 40 Wales – Biggar RFC
12th July – England 0 – 18 Wales – Halton Farnworth Hornets
12th July – Ireland 24 – 8 Scotland – Garda Westmanstown RFC, Dublin

U16s Table:

Wales – 6 Pts
Ireland – 3 Pts
England – 3 Pts
Scotland – 0 Pts

U18s Results (venues as U16s unless noted)

24th May – England 32 – 12 Scotland
31st May – Wales 34 – 12 Ireland
28th June – Ireland 6 – 32 England
29th June – Scotland 20 – 34 Wales (Grangemouth RFC)
12th July – England 34 – 0 Wales
12th July – Ireland 44 – 6 Scotland

U18s Table:

England – 6 Pts
Wales – 4 Pts
Ireland – 2 Pts
Scotland – 0 Pts

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England u18s win 4 nations title

England Community Lions win 4 Nations u18 title (Photo : ERL)

England took the U18 Four Nations title after beating runners-up Wales 34-0.

The English dominated the match and were 24-0 up at the break as Wales couldn’t do a Four Nations double at Widnes.

Jake Lerigo had the first chance for England, but he was stopped in his tracks just a metre from the line, causing him to drop the ball.

Zak Bennett did eventually go over the line in the 12th minute to give the hosts the lead. Max Fleary converted well.

Dan Wilds nearly scored a try back for Wales but was stopped short of the line on the final tackle of a set.

Following that, a length of the field set culminated in Trent Ruddy scoring England’s second try with Fleary again adding the goal.

England continued to dominate as quick fire tries from Fleary, then Rio Walker, plus two goals from Fleary put the half-time score onto 24-0.

It took 14 minutes for England to add to their score. Ethan Gaffney ran over for their fifth try and Will Randall converted.

And with five minutes to go, Connor Hall charged through to put the icing on the cake for England.

“We saved our best performance to the end for this winner takes all game” commented Gary Hewer, England Coach. “The best thing about the performance was our defensive effort and keeping Wales to a zero!”

Full Time

England 34 – 0 Wales

Half Time

England 24 – 0 Wales

England

Eligh Wilkinson, Kieran Horner, Rio Walker, Rhomen Alick, Ethan Gaffney, Will Randall, Max Fleary, Harrison Dickinson, Bailey Worthington, Jake Lerigo, Zak Bennett, Kier Starkie, Connor Hall.
Interchanges: Xenden Callander, Louey Pinkerton, Jack Barker, Trent Ruddy, Alfie McCulloch, Josh Smith.

Tries: Zak Bennett (12), Trent Ruddy (23), Max Fleary (31), Rio Walker (34), Ethan Gaffney (53), Connor Hall (75)
Goals: Fleary 5/5, Randall 0/1

Wales

Ethan Williams, Alex Richardson, Evan Rowlands, Jack Wilcox, Ralf Roberts, Joshua Gabrielsen, Dan Wilds, Jacob Morris, Kyson Rees, Ollie Bellavia-Walker, Regan Preece, Oscar Jones, Charlie Thomas.
Interchanges: Oliver Rees, Rhodri Roberts, Rhys Hughes, James Tucker, Bobi Jones, Cae Jones, Reuben Malson.

Match info

Date : 12 Jul 2025
Kick-off : 14:00
Venue Halton Farnworth
Competition : U18M Youth International
Referee : Tyler Topping (England)

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Wales u16s smash England u16s

Wales u16s celebrate defeating England (Photo : European Rugby League)

In front of over a thousand fans at The Lextan Gnoll in Neath, Wales U16 pulled off an outstanding win against England to clinch the U16 Four Nations unbeaten for a second year in a row.

The two sides came into the game completely level on competition points and points difference, so the form would have said that this would be an even game.

However, it was anything but.

Wales were only 12-0 up at half-time thanks to two converted tries but they had three more disallowed.

It was only early in the mid stages of the second half where Wales made a few errors and completion rate went down that there were a few concerns.

They finished well to seal a well-deserved win, and still remain unbeaten in the two years that this tournament has been held.

With the majority of the Welsh players coming from the successful junior set-up in South Wales, where well over 2,000 children have been playing rugby league this summer, the win is a credit to both club and international coaches.

England nearly took the lead in the seventh minute.

Archie Storr thought he’d grounded but the referee ruled it out for a double movement.

The home side got near to the line five minutes later, Ralf Roberts looked for a try, diving over but he’d received a forward pass.

Referee called it back for a knock-on

The Welsh looked like they’d scored a stunning try when Isaac Holdworth flicked the ball back to Jake Sheppard for him to ground, but the referee called it back for a knock-on.

Wales u16s smash England u16s (Photo : European Rugby League)

Wales again looked to have taken the lead with 10 minutes remaining in the first half.

Jayden Tyson was sinbinned for a high tackle on Ralf Roberts. From the next play, Morgan Marozzelli ran over but referee Rob Apsee called it back for a forward pass.

But when Wales got the ball back again

But when Wales got the ball back again, they took the lead.

It was a fine passing move in the 27th minute that Elis Thomas finished off. Matthew Clatworthy converted well.

Only a dropped ball gave England an opportunity to score, but it was wasted – Bobby Dickinson’s grubber on the final tackle of the resulting set not being seen by any of his team-mates.

Again, when Wales got the ball back, they scored, and it only took them three tackles.

Sam Dickinson sprinted over 50 metres, placing the ball under the sticks making the kick easy for Clatworthy and giving Wales a well-deserved 12-0 lead at the break.

An error put England onto the attack early in the second half, but again couldn’t make their chances count.

Ellis Holliday attempted a try but his attempt at grounding was more akin to basketball and the try was ruled out.

England got a try back on 50 minutes after regaining possession through another Wales error and Travis Jack-Morse scoring in the corner.

Mason Bowes converted well.

Wales needed to tighten things up, and they did.

Jac Jones cleaned up some more England pressure and Wales turned defence into attack, producing a perfect set. Dickinson, Elis Thomas and Clatworthy were involved at the end, with Roberts scoring in the corner.

Clatworthy kicked the extras before adding a penalty a few minutes later to put the score on to 20-6.

The Welsh now needed to defend to keep their lead. After being penalised for off-side, they faced a set starting from their own 10 metre line.

On this occasion, they forced the England attackers into touch.

A dropped ball from Wales’ next set gave England another chance and this time they didn’t waste it as Jack-Morse scored his second of the game. Bowes couldn’t convert and Wales were still 10 points up with less than five minutes to go.

And Wales wrapped the game up with two minutes to go after England spilled the ball.

Dickinson didn’t let any English lads get in his way as he weaved through them to score. Clatworthy converted.

There was still time for Wales to put more icing on a very big cake.

Evan Williams sprinted past the tired English to score and Clatworthy goaled to cement their well-deserved large win.

WALES 32

Tries: E Thomas (27), Dickenson (34, 67), Roberts (55), Williams (70)
Goals: Clatworthy 6/6

Samuel Dickenson, Jac Jones, Harley Smith, Morgan Marozzelli, Ralf Roberts, Evan Williams, Matthew Clatworthy, Isaac Holdsworth, Finlay Walker, Jake Sheppard, Will Mathers, Josh Harding, Harvey Williams. Subs: Oliver Rees, Cole Pelopida, Tyler Mills, Elis Thomas, Charlie Thomas, Owain Martin, Hari Arthur.

ENGLAND 10

Tries: Jack-Morse (15, 65)
Goals: Bowes 1/2

Jayden Tyson, Travis Jack-Morse, Saul Campbell, Archie Storr, Ellis Holliday, Bobby Dickinson, Preston Burgess, Joseph Higgins-Meadows, Declan Rigby, Kolby Harmer, Seb Jeffers, Mason Bowes, Reece Galvin. Subs: Dylan Morris, Jack Barker, Bradley McDonough, Alex Richardson, Noel Gardner-Lewis, Junior Redmond, Josh Doran.

Referee: Rob Apsee

Half-time: 12-0

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Wales u16’s make history

Wales make history becoming first u16 four nations champs

Wales became the first-ever Four Nations champions at under 16s level after beating England Lions 38-18 in Leigh writes Andy Morgan.

The victory left Wales unbeaten at the top of the standings after big wins over Ireland and Scotland earlier this year.

Wales ran in seven tries in a comprehensive win, with Henry Parker’s try and five goals contributing 14 of Wales’ points.

It all started as early as the fifth minute when Nathan Davies went over for Wales’ first try and Parker converted.

England soon levelled after a good set that saw Nathaniel Parker score, with Jack Bibey converting.

But after that, Wales took control and were 28-6 up at half-time thanks to tries from Joseph Johnson, Jake Nottingham, Henry Parker and Kaden Johnson, all scored in 20 minutes before the break. Parker converted three of them.

England couldn’t recover

England couldn’t recover from that and were further frustrated after their coach was sent to the stands and Bibey was given a yellow card.

Jacob Jones managed a further try during the ten minute spell when they had a one-player advantage to put the game beyond England’s reach.

But that didn’t stop the home side for attempting a come-back. Tries from Jayden Aaron and Lucas Mulqueeny, both improved by Bibey brought the score back to 32-18

However Wales sealed their victory seven minutes before the end whe Jacob Morris dived in under the sticks and Parker converted.

Under 16s head coach, Paul Berry, said: “The lads deserved the win today and I think we’ve been the most consistent team all year in the competition.

The performances we’ve had have been building for a pperiod of time, leading to a winner takes all game today.

“The collective effort over the last few months has really paid dividends.”

England overcame Wales at U18 level, winning 32-16, but they’ll need to wait six weeks before knowing if they’re champions (pic-Siwan Williams)

England overcame Wales at U18 level, winning 32-16, but they’ll need to wait six weeks before knowing if they’re champions (pic-Siwan Williams)

Their win puts them top of the table

Their win puts them top of the table with two wins out of three and a points difference of plus 44.

Ireland and Scotland meet at the end of October and both are on negative points differences, Ireland on minus 14 and Scotland on minus 28, so a big win is needed by one of the Celtic nations to take the title.

Wales, who are now guaranteed second or third place in the table, went 12-0 down early on in the game through Dylan Grears and Tom Farren with Harley Nelson converting both, but a Harrison Doe try in the corner just before the break gave them hope.

England quickly extended their lead as five minutes into the second half, they were 22-4 up. First Joshua Blinkhorn scored near the corner, then Devan Sharp’s try under the sticks made it easy for George Jamieson to convert.

The Wales boys refused to give up and Alex Banks’ try and Alex Banks’ try, converted by Llewellyn Hawkes, brought them back into the game.

But England sealed the game as Blinkhorn scored a brace to complete his hat-trick with Jamieson converting once. Jayden Grey got a late consolation try for Wales that Hawkes improved.

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Wales 2023 under 18’s

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.

A further 11 who were in the Wales U19 squad who finished third in last year’s European Championships.

This means that there are eight players who could win their first Welsh cap this summer. Seven of whom have come through the successful WRL development pathway.

Noah Chambers, flying over from New South Wales to play for his country.

The pathway is really showing its prominence in this squad release as it includes 15 players that are in the WRL National Development Academy at Coleg y Cymoedd.

Eight players have already played for WRL’s Super League partners Salford Red Devils at U18 level, with two of them having already signed for the club.

Four matches are planned for Wales, three of which will be double headers with the U16s, whose squads were announced last week.

Against England Community Lions at Abertillery RFC on Saturday 3 June.

Ireland at home on Saturday 22 July (venue TBC) and England Community Lions away on Saturday 16 September (venue TBC). There will also be a match against Scotland on a date and venue to be confirmed.

Head coach, Wayne Ponting said: “Congratulations to all players who have been selected. We’ve had two trials this year, in which the talent on display was a high quality.

This comes down to the amount of exposure of rugby league that the boys are getting through community rugby league in Wales, and the core of the squad coming through the pathway system.

“I’m really excited to get this squad together and start training for the upcoming fixtures, building towards next year’s U19 European Championships and then the Youth World Cup in France in 2025.”

Wales U18 squad:

Mason Apsee (Aber Valley Wolves / Coleg y Cymoedd)
Alex Banks (Torfaen Tigers / Coleg y Cymoedd)
Carter Barnes (Torfaen Tigers / Coleg y Cymoedd)*
Daniel Bartlett (Cardiff Blue Dragons)
Noah Chambers (Woolgoolga Seahorses)
Rhys Davies (Aber Valley Wolves / Coleg y Cymoedd)
Harrison Doe (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Oliver Ford (Aber Valley Wolves / Coleg y Cymoedd)*
Charlie Glover (Halton Farnworth Hornets / Salford Red Devils)
Jayden Grey (Bridgend Blue Bulls)*
Llewellyn Hawkes (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Joshua Hill (Coleg y Cymoedd)
Jamie Jenkins (Cardiff Blue Dragons / Coleg y Cymoedd)
Calum Jones (Aber Valley Wolves / Coleg y Cymoedd)*
Lewis Jones (Aber Valley Wolves / Coleg y Cymoedd)*
Connor Lacey (Cynon Valley Cavaliers / Coleg y Cymoedd / Salford Red Devils)
Cole MacDonald (Aber Valley Wolves / Coleg y Cymoedd)
William McCarthy (Aberavon Fighting Irish)*
Dafydd Morgan (Aber Valley Wolves / Coleg y Cymoedd)
Dylan Morgan (Cardiff Blue Dragons / Coleg y Cymoedd)
Ben Morris (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Finlay Northrop (Bridgend Blue Bulls / Coleg y Cymoedd)
Donavan Rankin (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Rhodri Rees (Aber Valley Wolves)
Brandon Richards (Bridgend Blue Bulls / Coleg y Cymoedd)
Thomas Richards (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Bryce Roberts (Rhondda Outlaws)
Ethan Stebbings (Aber Valley Wolves)
Charlie Stoddart (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Rhys Thomas (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Cory Westermark (Bridgend Blue Bulls)

* Has also played for Salford Red Devils U18 but not yet signed for the club.

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England Community Lions U16s and U18s

England Community Lions have named extended train-on squads at Under-16s and Under-18s age groups as they prepare for a busy few months of internationals for both age groups.

The Under-16s have named 39 players, a number that will later be trimmed following a trial on 13th May and will take on Wales in Wales on 3rd June.

Before home internationals against Scotland (18th June), Ireland (2nd September) and Wales (16th September).

The players not selected from that trial game will still have a representative opportunity when a Lions Regional Selection take on a French Regional side in England during July.

23 clubs across the country are represented through the Under-16s programme this term.

Here is the full train-on squad with players listed alongside their clubs:

Jaylen Conway (Hensingham)
Henley Donnan (Hensingham)
Theo Crowe (Hensingham)
Arben Pervizaj (Hensingham)
Xenden Callander (Lowca)
Mathew Creasey (Wath Brow Hornets)
Alfie Cox (Wath Brow Hornets)
Layton Dockray (Wath Brow Hornets)
Diego Walker (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Jack Bibey (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Dylan Hughes (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Jack Reed (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Lloyd Stainton (Egremont Rangers)
Nathaniel Parker (West Bank Bears)
Ethan Gaffney (West Bank Bears)
Zak Mannion (West Bank Bears)
Alfie Leyland (West Bank Bears)
Ethan Sykes (Rochdale Mayfield)
Liam Kershaw (Birkenshaw Bluedogs)
Zavier Dele Charley (Salford City Roosters)
Leo Morley (Salford City Roosters)
Oliver Shallcross (West Hull)
Kian Goodhand (West Hull)
Harry Bates (Saddleworth Rangers)
Elliot Robson (Shaw Cross Sharks ARLFC)
Jack Jones (Shaw Cross Sharks ARLFC)
Alex Golightly (Bentley ARLFC)
Harry Deakin (Bentley ARLFC)
Bradley Bullock (Lock Lane)
Evan Irwin (Lock Lane)
Jayden Aaron (Ashton Bears)
Lucas Mulqueeney (Crosfields)
Lewis Pilling (Blackbrook Royals)
Deiniol Geleziunas (Queensbury)
Jack McCarthy (Woolston Rovers)
Stanley Beaumont (Hull Wyke)
Tyler Sykes (Dewsbury Celtic)
Kenzie Witty (Heworth)
Dylan Whitham (Cas Panthers)

Thirty-six players from 24 clubs have made the Under-18 Train on squad including six who played for the Lions Under-16s last term. b

Ruben Ruane, Fletcher Holgate, Harrison Dodd, Marcus Geener, Oliver Smart and Joshua Langley.

While Sam Murtagh and Harry Sheridan, who have recently starred in the opening rounds of the National Conference League.

Also Challenge Cup for Kells and Rochdale Mayfield respectively have been selected in the initial squad and Brentwood Eels are represented by Taylor Giroud.

The Under-18s programme mirrors that of the Under-16s.

The squad set to be trimmed following a trial on 13th May and will then take on Wales in Wales on 3rd June before home internationals against Scotland (18th June), Ireland (2nd September) and Wales (16th September).

Here is the squad including players’ name and clubs.

Daniel Knott (Dalton)
Sam Murtagh (Kells)
Dylan Grears (Kells)
Harley Nelson (Kells)
Joe Lewis (Siddal)
Henry Ogden (Siddal)
Jacob Rushforth (Siddal)
Oliver Smart (Siddal)
Henry Parkin (Emley Moor)
James Surtees (Shaw Cross Sharks)
Devan Sharp (Wath Brow Hornets)
Miller Dalton (Hensingham)
Fletcher Holgate (Hensingham)
Joshua Hopkins (Leigh East)
Cameron Robinson (Waterhead Warriors)
Adam Robinson (Waterhead Warriors)
Harrison Dodd (Waterhead Warriors)
Harry Barker (Waterhead Warriors)
Marcus Geener (Saddleworth Rangers)
Scott Simmons (Orrell St James)
Ruben Ruane (Blackbrook Royals)
Luke Sutcliffe (Blackbrook Royals)
Joshua Langley (Blackbrook Royals)
Malachi Price (Wigan St Judes)
George Jamieson (Salford City Roosters)
Joe Dyson-Sanderson (Newsome Panthers)
Armand Jozsef Palinkas (Milford)
Callum Cottington (Ashton Bears)
Ben Metcalfe (Rochdale Mayfield)
Harry Sheridan (Rochdale Mayfield)
Jack Lawler (West Hull)
Alfie Hough (Hindley)
Charlie Harrison (Dewsbury Moor)
Taylor Giroud (Brentwood Eels)
Lewis Davies (Pilkington Recs)
Theo Roberts (Skirlaugh)

England Community Lions management wish to congratulate every player on their selection and journey so far.

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Author : Dave Parkinson England Lions

England Community Lions U16’s suffer narrow defeat to Wales

Wales Under 16s made history for a second time in 2022 with a narrow victory over the England Community Lions Under 16s following a superb game at Ince Rose Bridge that also thrilled viewers on Ourleague.

The Lions came into the contest as slight underdogs following a 22-14 defeat to Wales in June, yet relished their task against an athletic side.

Defences were on top throughout with scoring chances at a premium.

There were hits aplenty and the intensity of the contest never dropped with all players giving their all.

Wales dominated territory for much of the first twenty-five minutes despite the trickery of Fletcher Holgate, the will of skipper Harvey Roberts, strong running from Tyler Jowitt, and an energetic start from Brandon Rowland.

It was also a big start from the visitors with starting props Lewis Jones and Troy Shearan making good ground, supported well by Ethan Paterson and Kaden Johnson.

England’s line speed was heroic, forcing numerous turnovers before Wales fashioned a couple of chances with Ethan Stebbings being tackled into touch and skipper Lloyd McEwan-Peters having an effort overturned for a double movement.

Finally, England had some field position and it was now Wales’s turn to show defensive steel in stopping sweeping attacks on both sides of the field including a superb tackle to deny Jamie Jennings as Harrison Dodd proved difficult to contain.

The pressure eventually told and it was England that opened the scoring after 34 minutes.

When Oliver Smart used a combination of footwork and strength to get over the line after a couple of Wales handling errors, and Tom Papworth goaled to give the hosts a 6-0 lead at the break.

The second half continued to be fiercely fought with England initially establishing the upper hand and Wales rearguard responding with some excellent clearing runs, particularly from Ryan Williams and Sam Grice.

Eventually, things switched around and Wales made their own pressure count when Jayden Grey was given the slightest opportunity from dummy half and plunged through for a score. Ethan Paterson goaled and later added a crucial penalty.

Again both teams traded chances with Wales’s best opportunity coming five minutes from time when McEwen-Peters kicked on and chased through only for Cobie McGillivary to get there first.

England attacked into the final seconds but couldn’t get close enough to the line and Wales celebrated victory in an excellent test match.

The Lions programme once again thanks all our volunteers for their service, in addition to all clubs, families, friends and players for their time and efforts.

The Under 16s finished with one win and two losses from their international games this season.

England:

Harrison Dodd (Waterhead), Seth Abong (Hull Wyke), Rueben Ruane (Blackbrook), Jamie Jennings (Kells), Cobie McGillivary (Moldgreen); Tom Papworth (Lock Lane), Jackson Evans (Kells); Alfie Howley (Thornhill Trojans), Fletcher Holgate (Hensingham), Harvey Roberts (Thornhill Trojans), Oliver Smart (Siddal), Tyler Jowitt (Thornhill Trojans), Brandon Rowland (Leigh Miners Rangers). Subs: Joe Davies (Westhoughton Lions), Hayden Mitchell (Newsome Panthers), Dan Robson (Skirlaugh), Marcus Geener (Saddleworth Rangers), Cian Gleadall (Newsome Panthers), Josh Langley (Blackbrook), Reece Smethurst (Saddleworth Rangers).

Try: Oliver Smart (34).
Goal: Tom Papworth 1/1.

Wales:

Ryan Williams, Ethan Stebbings, Jake Nottingham, Lloyd McEwan-Peters, Sam Grice; Charlie Stoddart, Isaac Wheatley; Lewis Jones, Henry Parker, Troy Shearan, Oliver Ford, Ethan Paterson, Kaden Johnson. Subs: Brandon Richards, Evan Morse, Calum Jones, Kade Woodard, Cory Westermark, Carter Pritchard, Jayden Grey.

Try: Jayden Grey (54)
Goals: Ethan Paterson 2/2.

Photo taken by Ben Challis

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