


West Wales Raiders optimistic about future for rugby league in West Wales
THE Big Welsh Derby at Stebonheath ended in defeat for the West Wales Raiders. It was a great spectacle to watch as the North Wales Crusaders put on a great attacking display of rugby league.
Head Coach John Ellis was not despondent. He said that these were the beginnings of forming a great side in the town and that it was early days for a sport, which is relatively new to the area.
He praised his young fledgling players for their efforts and he was optimistic about the future of the...

100mph play, no stoppages and big hits promised for RL Welsh Derby
LLANELLI Online caught up with Jon Ellis (JE), left & Phil Carlton (PC) right, to see how preparations are going for this week’s Welsh Derby at Stebonheath Park, courtesy of the West Wales Raiders.
Here is what they had to say:
After having two weekends without a fixture how has it been for the players and yourselves?
JE- Frustrating is one word and frustrating is another,just looking forward to playing now and getting the team playing our structures week in and out....

West Wales Retains Donne Shield
West Wales Raiders welcomed The Royal Logistics to Stebonheath Park on Saturday (Mar 18) for the first of their brand new annual shield matches.
Centre Carl Leyshon got the game off to a cracking start with an 80 metre run to score the first try. Loose forward Aaron Lewis added the conversion. The next fifteen minutes saw both teams locked in a battle of strength. The tally of mistakes and penalties from the home...