The Final Countdown: WNC Invitational and Last Chance Qualifier!
The inaugural Welsh National Championships (WNC) season is roaring towards its epic conclusion! What a year it’s been—21 events uniting Warhammer 40,000 players across Wales, building an incredible grassroots community from the ground up.
Now, the campaign reaches its endgame, with two unmissable events on the horizon.
Last Chance to Qualify! WNC North – November 16th
The battle for Wales is almost over, but one final gate remains. The last WNC North event on November 16th is your ultimate chance to fight for a spot at the prestigious Invitational.
This is it. The final roll of the dice. Secure your place before the door slams shut.
Tickets available here!
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Celebrating Our Champions: Wales South & West
A huge congratulations to our Wales South and Wales West regions, who have completed their seasons! The top 12 ranked players from each region have officially earned their invites to the Invitational. Let’s celebrate their success!
A reminder, the top 12 are determined not by their total score over all events, but their top 4 results.
Wales South – Top 12 Qualifiers
| POSITION | RHYFELWYR | TOP 4 |
| 1 | Andrew Lewis | 118 |
| 2 | Rhys Smith | 100 |
| 3 | Chloe Chippindale | 100 |
| 4 | Nicholas Christensen-Secker | 94 |
| 5 | Ben Harris | 84 |
| 6 | Rhys Lewis | 80 |
| 7 | Taff Jones | 78 |
| 8 | Gareth Willis | 78 |
| 9 | Gerard Purcell | 76 |
| 10 | Ieuan Bevan | 72 |
| 11 | Luke Ellis-Bowyer | 70 |
| 12 | Greg Shelton | 58 |
Wales West – Top 12 Qualifiers
| POSITION | RHYFELWYR | TOP 4 |
| 1 | Liam Keane | 116 |
| 2 | Christopher Scriven | 114 |
| 3 | Nathan Widlake | 98 |
| 4 | John Matthews | 94 |
| 5 | Jason Banbury | 92 |
| 6 | Tomos Lewis | 86 |
| 7 | Alex Nash | 84 |
| 8 | Tim Yesin | 80 |
| 9 | Thomas Warwick | 78 |
| 10 | Ashton Bowen | 66 |
| 11 | Arwyn Philips | 58 |
| 12 | Tony Wenham | 54 |
The Grand Finale: WNC Invitational – December 6th & 7th
This is what it all leads to. The WNC Invitational on December 6th & 7th will pit the qualified elite against each other.
The field will be comprised of:
- The top 12 ranked players from each Welsh region.
- Individuals selected by the regional captains who qualify for wales 40k but do not currently have access to the WNC league structure.
They will battle for the ultimate prize: a chance to qualify for a spot on Team Wales 40k.
Your regional Captains will be reaching out to you in due course to let you know how you get your ticket for the invitational. Don’t miss the climax of our first, phenomenal year. The stage is set for an unforgettable weekend of top-tier Warhammer 40,000.
One last chance to qualify. One final battle for glory. See you on the battlefield.
