Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Two new rugby league teams launched as training begins

News, Sport | Rhys Williams | Published: 16:29, Monday March 3rd, 2025.
Last updated: 16:29, Monday March 3rd, 2025

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today

South Wales Jets U14s girls' team training together for the first time
South Wales Jets U14s girls’ team training together for the first time

Two new rugby league sides have started-up in Caerphilly County Borough, with players training together for the first time on St David’s Day.

The Ystrad Mynach-based South Wales Jets launched their new Under-14s girls’ side, with 30 players taking part in their first training session.

Meanwhile, Aber Valley Wolves’ new wheelchair squad trained together for the first time at Caerphilly Leisure Centre.

Attending the Jets’ training session were Wales internationals Amberley Ruck and Ffion Jenkins.

Jenkins said: “It was a really good day, and to have a turnout of over 30 girls was incredible.

“To see the growth of the game in Wales and to see these girls enjoying rugby league, and to give them the opportunity and pathway to pursue rugby league, is amazing.”

Elsewhere, 11 players took part in the Wolves training session, led by coaches Paul Sargent and Matthew Morris-Parker, who have joined the club from Cardiff Blue Dragons and Torfaen Tigers respectively.

Aber Valley Wolves' wheelchair rugby league team
Aber Valley Wolves’ wheelchair rugby league squad

Players from both the Blue Dragons and the Tigers joined in to help the session, which was hailed a success by the club.

Morris-Parker said: “It’s great to see so many people come here, new and old. It’s always great at these sort of events to bring the community together and introduce people to the sport as well.

“We’re an inclusive sport, anyone can play, disabled or non-disabled and we’d love more people in Caerphilly to give it a go.

“If you love rugby and either you can’t play running rugby or want to try a new version, please come along.”

For more information about the South Wales Jets, contact liam@jetsrugby.wales

To contact Aber Valley Wolves, email helentreherne66@gmail.com


Sign-up to our daily newsletter


Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts.

Become a member today

Wales Rugby League
Wales Rugby League

Latest News

  • First Minister Eluned Morgan and Welsh Conservative group leader Darren Millar
    First Minister meets Welsh Conservative leader for budget talksWednesday, October 22, 2025
  • hospital stock image
    Welsh Government accused of hypocrisy on NHS transparencyWednesday, October 22, 2025
  • Welsh flag
    Drakeford details decade-long plan for Welsh language in educationWednesday, October 22, 2025
  • ‘Once-in-a-generation’ reform of water industry unveiledTuesday, October 21, 2025
  • A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office for Thursday October 23
    Yellow weather warning for rain issued by Met Office on day of Senedd by-electionTuesday, October 21, 2025
  • UKIP candidate Roger Quilliam
    ‘Scrap the Senedd,’ England-based by-election candidate saysTuesday, October 21, 2025

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, October 16, 2025
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, October 2, 2025
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Hanbury Road, BargoedThursday, September 25, 2025
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Pontygwindy Industrial EstateThursday, September 18, 2025
© 2009-2024 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.