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Following the success of Saturday's Masters matches against Ireland and Scotland, Wales Masters have released their next squad, who will travel to Ireland in October. Llongyfarchiadau to all players selected.

The 2026 Celtic Nations Masters Rugby League Festival delivered everything that Masters Rugby League stands for – outstanding rugby, great sportsmanship, lifelong friendships and incredible respect between three proud nations.

A huge thank you to everyone who made today such a success:

- Barry Bombers, Royal Marines, Ireland, Scotland and Wales Masters players and officials

- Match officials

- Volunteers who gave their time to organise the day

- Our Sponsors - Croeso Pubs, Era4, Ideal Heating, LMS Surfacing, Penderyn Distillery, The Philarmonic, Rod Evans
- the staff of Cardiff Arms Park

- and every supporter who came along to cheer us on.

From the first whistle to the final handshake, the spirit of Masters Rugby League was on full display. The smiles, the commitment, the camaraderie and the memories created today are what this game is all about.

We're already looking forward to doing it all again.

Three Nations. One Passion. 🏉

GAME DAY!

The wait is over – today we welcome the very best of Masters Rugby League to Cardiff Arms Park for the Celtic Nations Festival 2026.

Three nations. Three matches. One incredible afternoon of rugby.

Today's Schedule

12:45pm – Barry Bombers 🆚 Royal Marines 2:00pm – National Anthems
2:15pm – Wales 🆚 Scotland
3:10pm – Wales 🆚 Ireland
4:05pm – Scotland 🆚 Ireland

Whether you're playing, supporting or watching for the first time, come and experience Masters Rugby League at its very best. Expect passion, respect, friendship and some fantastic rugby.

A huge thank you to all our players, officials, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who have made today possible.

Cardiff Arms Park
Saturday 25 July 2026

Three Nations. One Passion.

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Thank you, Penderyn Distillery

Wales Masters Rugby League would like to extend our sincere thanks to Penderyn Distillery for proudly sponsoring the 2026 Celtic Nations Festival.

Your support helps make this fantastic event possible, bringing together the Masters Rugby League community from Wales, Scotland and Ireland for a day of friendship, competition and celebration at the iconic Cardiff Arms Park on 25th July.

We're incredibly grateful to have a proudly Welsh brand standing alongside us as we showcase everything that's great about Masters Rugby League.

Thank you for your valued support—we look forward to an unforgettable day.

Cymru • Alba • Éire
Cardiff Arms Park
Saturday 25 July 2026

Wales Masters team to play against Scotland and Ireland in the Celtic Nations Festival on Saturday in Cardiff Arms Park

A huge thank you to Ideal Heating for proudly sponsoring the Masters Rugby League Celtic Nations Festival at Cardiff Arms Park on 25th July 2026.

Their support helps make this fantastic celebration of Masters Rugby League possible, bringing together players from Wales, Scotland and Ireland for a day of friendship, respect, and great rugby.

We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to supporting our game and our Masters community.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Under a week to go now...

A week today we take on WRL Masters and Rugby League Ireland Masters in the first Celtic Nations Festival at Cardiff Arms Park.

A big thank you to Lighthouse Risk Services, Rhino, Andys Man Club and Tkb for being our sponsors for the 2026 season.

Scotland Rugby League

"We are looking forward to welcoming Ireland and Scotland to the inaugural Celtic Nations Festival at the iconic Cardiff Arms Park, where the echoes of our shared past meet the laughter of today.

In the spirit of Masters, we gather not for glory, but for the joy of the game and the friendship that has bound our Celtic nations through time. These fixtures feel like old stories retold — where boots on grass become threads stitching together heritage, humour, and the gentle pride of three nations who know one another well.

Across sea and mountain, from the green fields of Ireland to the highlands of Scotland and the valleys of Wales, our players carry memories of years gone by — tales of camaraderie, respect, and the warmth that comes when Celtic hearts meet on the same pitch.

This festival is the beginning of a tradition we will cherish yearly: a gathering where the rugby is light, the smiles are many, and the bonds between our nations grow ever stronger.

Masters rugby at its most Celtic: friendship first, heritage forever."

Julian McTavish, Chair, Wales Masters Rugby League