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Student called up for England Rugby League duty

Thursday, 27 April, 2023

A sport student at the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been selected by England to play in the International Rugby League 2023.

Tyler Dupree, who is currently studying Applied Sports Performance, will make his debut for England later this year after been chosen by England Rugby League’s Head Coach Shaun Wane.

Tyler said: “Being…

Sports lecturer called for international duty...

Tuesday, 19 April, 2022

Wakefield College sports lecturer, John Heaton has been called up to support the England Ladies Student Rugby Team after being appointed as their Strength and Conditioning Coach for training sessions and upcoming international fixtures.

College star plays for England

Friday, 07 January, 2022

Wakefield College Football Development Programme (FDP) student Owen Kirman was selected for the England Colleges National Football Team last month and made his debut for the national team at St George’s Park, the home of English football.

Wakefield Girl called up to England Rugby Squad

Thursday, 27 February, 2020

Wakefield College student Aallisha Rhodes has been called up to the senior England Women’s National Rugby League team for their upcoming training camp and fixtures.

England call up for College student

Friday, 06 December, 2019

Wakefield College Level 3 Sport student Chloe McDermott was selected for the England Boxing squad for the England vs Ireland Excel Duel, a prestigious tournament for the best young potential boxers (male & female) in the country.

College Student makes debut

Thursday, 06 June, 2019

Wakefield College Sport Level 3 student Jack Croft was selected to make his debut for Wakefield Trinity’s First Team the other week against St Helens in the Challenge Cup Quarter Finals.

Wakefield College Coach selected for England duty

Tuesday, 26 February, 2019

Wakefield College Head Football coach, Ben Severn was recently selected to be part of the English Colleges National team coaching squad for a prestigious international tournament in Rome, Italy.

Wakefield to become the first Women & Girl’s Rugby Development Academy in the UK

Friday, 28 September, 2018

Wakefield College and Wakefield Trinity Community Trust have partnered up to become the first Women’s Rugby Development Academy in the country.

Croft Signs Four Year Deal

Monday, 10 September, 2018

Wakefield College Student Jack Croft has signed a four-year professional contract with Wakefield Trinity RLFC.

Wakefield College Flourish at National Championships

Friday, 01 June, 2018

Some of Wakefield College’s top athletes made it to The Association of Colleges’ Sport National Championships at the University of Nottingham the other week to represent the region of Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) in a number of Olympic style events.

Students faced a tough selection process at York University to get into the regional squad, competing with numerous other Colleges…