WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Asian Para-Games to include wheelchair rugby for first time
Find out which five Asian countries are working to develop their wheelchair rugby teams ahead of Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

Chuck Aoki: Should the US ratify the UN Convention?
The wheelchair rugby player blogs about the first steps in changing perceptions in America about people with an impairment.

Boris Johnson announces 2015 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
The international wheelchair rugby tournament at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be a legacy of the London 2012 Games.

Eight wheelchair rugby teams listed for Canada Cup
Find out more about the final major tune-up tournament before the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championships.

First Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games co-ordination meeting held
Event will feature 23 sports when it takes place in Korea between 18-24 October.

Chuck Aoki: Top 10 struggles of being a summer Paralympian in winter
The wheelchair rugby player is surviving America’s cold winter weather by taking after winter Ones to Watch athletes in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.

Australia’s new campaign aims to fund Paralympians
Kurt Fearnley, Chris Bond and Victoria Pendergast are among those fronting Australia’s new Paralympic Games ‘Believe’ campaign.

Contract signing marks go ahead for Incheon 2014
Asian Para Games to be held from 18-24 October and feature 23 sports.
USA Wheelchair Rugby announces 2014 team
16-man squad to compete in 2014 world championships.

No. 21: USA regain wheelchair rugby No. 1 ranking
With three tournament titles, including a victory at the sport’s first outdoor event in Sydney, the USA climbed back to No. 1 in wheelchair rugby.

Teams announced for 2014 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
Find out which 12 teams will compete at the 2014 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championships next August in Odense, Denmark.