Celtic Cup 2025

The Wheelchair Celtic Cup is to be held in South Wales for the first time, when Wales, Scotland and Ireland clash at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Archers Arena on Saturday 24 May.

In the Celtic Cup, each nation plays each other once during the course of a day, meaning fans are able to enjoy three complete 80-minute matches over six hours, with the winner being crowned at the end.

The gruelling annual competition, that started in 2015, was won by Ireland last year, following seven successive titles for Wales.

Stephen Jones, head of Wheelchair RL in Wales adds: “We’re delighted that the Celtic Cup is coming back to Wales and we’re definitely pleased that it will be held in Cardiff for the first time. When we faced Australia in the capital before the last World Cup, we had a good crowd in attendance and I’m sure the rugby league fans in the area will come out again to cheer us on.”

James Davies, chairman of Wales Rugby League said: “At Wales Rugby League, we’re proud to be hosting this year’s Celtic Cup. It’s great to have international rugby league back in South Wales again for everyone to enjoy. Good luck to all sides as we push towards next year’s World Cup in Australia.”

Ireland won the trophy for the second time last year when it was played on their home turf and their head coach, Phil Roberts, expects it to be a tough ask to retain it despite more domestic competition being played in the nation.

“The Celtic Cup is growing,” he said. “All three nations are making strides in their domestic game which will raise the standard of the matches once again this year. Our development programme is paying dividends in terms of emerging talent and more experience for existing squad members, providing healthy competition in the team. We are looking forward to some tough matches and another great day of international wheelchair rugby league.”

CELTIC CUP FIXTURES

1100: Wales v Scotland

1300: Scotland v Ireland

1500: Wales v Ireland

Spectators are more than welcome to come and watch these extraordinary athletes

Ticketing information https://ticketpass.org/event/ECZYWW/celtic-cup-2025