THE Wales Rugby League’s domestic season reaches a climax on Saturday with a hugely-attractive double-header.

The action will open with the Shield final, at noon, and the Cup final is set for 4pm.

Both games will take place at The Gnoll, Neath, with the finalists determined by their closing positions in the JES Group Rugby League Conference.

League champions South Wales Jets and runners-up Aberavon Fighting Irish will contest the Cup final, while the Shield showdown will involve third-placed Bridgend Blue Bulls and Rhondda Outlaws, who came fourth. 

The reintroduction of the Welsh Shield for the first time in twelve years ensures that all four clubs remain involved in the season’s showpiece event, allowing each outfit to attempt to end the campaign with silverware.

League organiser Rob Deeney said: “We wanted a way to keep everyone involved right until the end of the season while ensuring every competition and every match still has something meaningful to play for.

“The JES Group finals day will be our biggest and best yet, with two trophies on the line and a fantastic day of Rugby League in store for players and supporters alike.”

Fixtures
Saturday 15 August
JES GROUP SHIELD FINAL: Bridgend Blue Bulls v Rhondda Outlaws (noon).
JES GROUP CUP FINAL: Aberavon Fighting Irish v South Wales Jets (4.00pm).
Both at The Gnoll, Neath.