FOUR teams will contest Wales Rugby League’s third Wheelchair Invitational League season, which starts on Sunday, March 9 at the Fitzone (at the University of South Wales in Treforest), where the 2024 grand final took place.
The competition will not involve reigning champions Argonauts, the Kent outfit having opted not to take part this time.
Hereford Harriers (the other English side who contested last year’s championship) have similarly withdrawn, although England will now be represented by Swindon St George.
Swindon are to vie for the title with Cardiff Blue Dragons, North Wales Crusaders and Torfaen Tigers in a format which will comprise eight double-headed match dates, with each club to act as hosts on two occasions.
Cardiff will clash with Crusaders on the opening day, at noon, and that game will be followed by the meeting of Swindon and Torfaen.
The grand final, which will be contested by the teams finishing first and second in the table, will be played on the first weekend of November.
Cwpan Sialans Cadair Olwyn – the cup final for the top two Welsh sides in the competition, which was won in 2024 by North Wales Crusaders – will be contested a week earlier.
Stephen Jones, the manager for Wheelchair Rugby League in Wales, said: “It’s with great pleasure that we can announce the fixtures for the new WRL Wheelchair Invitational League season.
“Last year’s competition was a big success and we’re certain this year will be just as good.
“We’d like to thank Argonauts and Hereford for their participation over the last two years. They’ve left the competition for different reasons and they’ll be welcomed back in another year if they want to submit an application.
“Wheelchair Rugby League is accessible to all. We’re the most inclusive sport in the world and this is the most inclusive league in the world.
“We accept players of any age, all genders, and whether you are disabled or non-disabled.
“Please visit our website if you want help in finding a club if you want to give this great sport a try.”