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A group of four players in wheelchairs - two per side - fight for the ball during a wheelchair rugby match.
Wheelchair Rugby

With a special trophy given, a new online vote will allow fans to decide on who they feel was the best player at the 2014 IWRF World Championships

Japan v New Zealand at 2014 IWRF World Championships Odense
Wheelchair Rugby

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.

A French player wearing blue collides with his German opponent during a wheelchair rugby game.
Wheelchair Rugby

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.
Wheelchair Rugby

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.

A Danish player wearing red loses control of the white ball as he is sandwiched between two Australian players wearing green.
Wheelchair Rugby

Australia, Canada, Japan and USA remained unbeaten after Wednesday’s fixtures.

A group of four players in wheelchairs - two per side - fight for the ball during a wheelchair rugby match.
Wheelchair Rugby

Semi-final hopes are on the line for many teams on the second day ofthe IWRF World Championships in Odense, Denmark

Alex Zanardi
Wheelchair Rugby

This month is packed full of sport with a number of world and regional championships taking place. What will you be watching this month?

A view onto the Rio 2016 venues
Rio 2016

Six Paralympic sports to have dedicated test events between August 2015 and May 2016 in the lead-up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

France in action against New Zealand in their opening game of the 2014 IWRF World Championships.
Wheelchair Rugby

Wins for hosts Denmark and New Zealand on the first day of competition in Odense, Denmark.

Wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair Rugby

On Tuesday all 12 teams will be action in Odense, Denmark, with some teams including reigning champions USA playing twice.

Players in wheelchairs lining up and high five
Wheelchair Rugby

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.

Garett HICKLING - Wheelchair Rugby - London 2012 Paralympic Games
Wheelchair Rugby

As the best wheelchair rugby team head to Odense, Denmark, here are 10 stories that could make the news.

Players in wheelchairs lining up and high five
Wheelchair Rugby

After only winning bronze at London 2012, Team USA are more determined than ever to hold onto their world crown

men in wheelchairs make a circle
Wheelchair Rugby

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.

Ryley Batt
Wheelchair Rugby

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.

IWRF WADA Cooperation
Wheelchair Rugby

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.

Two wheelchair rugby players fight for the ball on the field of play
Wheelchair Rugby

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
Wheelchair Rugby

Australia will be looking to add the World Championship title to their Paralympic Crown.

Australian Rugby Team
Wheelchair Rugby

Australia defeated hosts Canada in the gold medal game to lift the 2014 Canada Cup

Richard Whitehead
Boccia

Five great para-sport events will be live streamed this weekend so do not miss any of the action.