WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS
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Day 5 preview: World’s best meet in final pool matches at IWRF World Champs
Australia and Canada will fight for top seeding in Pool A, whilst Japan and USA clash in Pool B as the pool phase comes to a close.
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IWRF World Championships: Thursday’s preview
A semi-final spot is on the line when Canada meet Great Britain, in the highlight of Thursday's game in Odense, Denmark.
![Dressed in green and seated in a wheelchair, a player looks on as another lies face down with his wheel broken from his chair.](/sites/default/files/images/140806084036968_Ryley%2BBatt%2BCredit%2BBrian%2BMouridsen_0.jpg)
Gold medal favourites start well at IWRF World Championships
The big four of USA, Australia, Canada and Japan all got thier world title bids off to a good start on Tuesday in Odense, Denmark.
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Big four remain unbeaten at IWRF World Championships
Australia, Canada, Japan and USA remained unbeaten after Wednesday’s fixtures.
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IWRF World Championships: Wednesday preview
Semi-final hopes are on the line for many teams on the second day ofthe IWRF World Championships in Odense, Denmark
![Alex Zanardi](/sites/default/files/images/130606161424049_151517727.jpg)
August: What to watch
This month is packed full of sport with a number of world and regional championships taking place. What will you be watching this month?
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Rio 2016 announces test event programme
Six Paralympic sports to have dedicated test events between August 2015 and May 2016 in the lead-up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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IWRF World Championships: Day one review
Wins for hosts Denmark and New Zealand on the first day of competition in Odense, Denmark.
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IWRF World Championships: Day two preview
On Tuesday all 12 teams will be action in Odense, Denmark, with some teams including reigning champions USA playing twice.
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IWRF World Championships: Day one preview
Hosts Denmark will get the competition underway against Belgium, before New Zealand face France on the first day of the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championships.
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Top 10 story lines to watch at the 2014 IWRF World Championships
As the best wheelchair rugby team head to Odense, Denmark, here are 10 stories that could make the news.
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USA aiming for fifth wheelchair rugby world title
After only winning bronze at London 2012, Team USA are more determined than ever to hold onto their world crown
Australia hungry for first world title
Australia’s Naz Erdem believes that his team have prepared in the best possible way ahead of the 2014 IWRF World Championships in Odense, Denmark.
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Team-by-team guide to the IWRF World Championships
Starting on Monday (4 August), 12 teams will contest the world title in Odense, Denmark. Here's all you need to know about each team.
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IWRF to hold Anti-Doping Outreach Campaign at World Championship
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) will conduct an Anti-Doping Outreach Campaign during its upcoming World Championship in Odense, Denmark, which take place between 4-10 August.
Organisers and host team gear-up for wheelchair rugby worlds
First chance for teams to qualify for Rio 2016 is highlighted by hosts Denmark’s optimism after moving up the world rankings.
![Wheelchair rugby - London 2012](/sites/default/files/images/120908115601830_rugby_151427595.jpg)
Draw made for 2014 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
Australia will be looking to add the World Championship title to their Paralympic Crown.
Australia win the 2014 Canada Cup
Australia defeated hosts Canada in the gold medal game to lift the 2014 Canada Cup
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Watch live para-sport this weekend
Five great para-sport events will be live streamed this weekend so do not miss any of the action.
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Zak Madell eager for Canada Cup to begin
Eight of the best teams will compete in Vancouver just two months prior to playing at the World Championships.