Wales student rugby league trials set for Llanrumney this Sunday
Students who want to represent Wales in rugby league can apply for the first trial of the 2026-27 programme in Cardiff on Sunday 18 October. Wales Rugby League’s current invitation gives a 12.15pm start at Cardiff University Sports Park in Llanrumney.
Wales Students trial details
- First trial
- Sunday 18 October 2026
- Start
- 12.15pm
- Venue
- Cardiff University Sports Park, Llanrumney
- Study status
- Full-time or part-time
- Welsh connection
- At least one of four criteria
Who can apply?
Applicants must be full-time or part-time students and meet at least one Welsh connection: being born in Wales, having a parent or grandparent born in Wales, having lived in Wales for at least five years, or studying at a Welsh establishment. The criteria are alternatives. A player does not need to satisfy all four connections, but student status is required.
Use the official application form
Wales Rugby League asks everyone seeking consideration to complete the form on its official invitation page, including players who have represented Wales before. The form includes the applicant’s school, college or university and primary and secondary playing positions. The current notice does not give an application closing date or a trial fee. Check the organiser’s page before travelling; applying is not confirmation of selection for Wales.
Background and supporting figures
Where this sits
StudentstatusismandatorybutWelshconnectionsarealternatives;studyinWalesisonequalifyingroutewithnoWelshbirthrequirement.
Previouslyselectedplayersandnewtriallistsmustbothsubmitofficialapplication.