Welsh rugby league ‘systematically underfunded’

Rugby league ‘systematically underfunded’ in Wales – WRL chairman

THE CHAIRMAN of Wales Rugby League (WRL) called for a level-playing field, warning the sport has been systematically underfunded for years. James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of WRL in 2023, said a lack of funding has long hindered the growth of the sport. Mr Davies argued rugby league, which receives only £47,023 a year compared with six- and seven-figure sums for other sports, has been systemically underfunded. He…

Welsh Rugby League 'systematically underfunded'

The chairman of Wales Rugby League called for a level-playing field, warning the sport has been systematically underfunded for years. James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of Wales Rugby League in 2023, said a lack of funding has long hindered the growth of the sport. Mr Davies argued rugby

Rugby league ‘systematically underfunded’ in Wales - WRL chairman

James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of WRL in 2023, said a lack of funding has long hindered the growth of the sport.

Welsh rugby league ‘systematically underfunded’

James Davies – Image: Wales Rugby League Chris Haines – ICNN Senedd reporter The chairman of Wales Rugby League called for a level-playing field, warning the sport has been systematically underfunded for years. James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of Wales Rugby League in 2023, said a lack of funding has long hindered the growth of the sport. Mr Davies argued rugby league, which receives only £47,023 a year compared w…