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Youngsters impress as Wales overcome USA

WALES 44 USA 12 IAN GOLDEN, The Wern, Merthyr Tydfil, Saturday WALES prepared well for the Celtic Cup with a healthy win against a physical…

By Ian Golden · Total Rugby League

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Wales defeated the USA 44-12 in an international match at The Wern in Merthyr Tydfil.
Will Jones scored a first-half hat-trick on his international debut for Wales.
Debutant Tokoaitua Owen scored one try and set up two others to earn man-of-the-match honors.

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Wales secured a convincing 44-12 victory over the United States in an international rugby league fixture at The Wern in Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday. Fielding their sixth-youngest starting lineup on record, Wales used skill and fitness to overcome a physical American side ahead of the upcoming Celtic Cup tournament.

Debutant Will Jones scored a first-half hat-trick, while fellow debutants Tokoaitua Owen and Taine Woodford also crossed the try line. Further scores from Owen Restall, Sam Dickenson, Max Clarke, and Matty Fozard sealed the comprehensive win, with Tevita Bryce and Daniel Vidot registering tries for the USA.

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