Jets Fest another massive success for rugby league in Wales

Jets Fest in Penallta, just north of Caerphilly, was another success for rugby league in Wales, with nearly 450 players taking part in 16 matches over eight hours, a record for one ground in one day in Wales, including the first-ever girls club rugby league match to feature two Welsh sides. That was the encounter …

Jets Fest opens in style with first ever Welsh girls match

South Wales Jets beat Aber Valley Wolves 26-10 in an U12 girls match on Saturday morning to open “Jets Fest”. It was the first ever girls’ rugby league match in Wales between two club sides from Wales. In a match that last 20 minutes each way, Jets’ captain Mali Price, who was the player who …

Penallta awaits Jets Fest II

After the massive success of the inaugural “Jets Fest” last year in Ammonford, it’s over to Penallta RFC this year for “Jets Fest II” on Saturday 4th July. Jets Fest is where sides from South Wales Jets face those from West Wales Jets at as many junior levels as possible, before the South Wales Jets’ …

Men’s side get big win over Bridgend, eventually

South Wales Jets’ men’s side didn’t have it all their own way against Bridgend Blue Bulls, but we eventually cruised to a 60-22 victory after being 34-10 up at the break. The opening 15 minutes was exactly what you’d expect from two teams eager to start their season strongly. Defence was the winner early on, …

Wheelchair side looking for match sponsor for opening game

South Wales Jets Wheelchair are looking for a match sponsor for their first match of the season, a home tie against last year’s Grand Final winners North Wales Crusaders, at Sue Noakes Leisure Centre on Sunday 8th February (kick-off 12.20pm). This is the Jets’ historic first-ever wheelchair match and also the opening match of the …