WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS

Chuck Aoki: Every sport matters
USA wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki explains why Olympic or Paralympic sports cannot just be removed from the programme overnight.

Chuck Aoki: Who am I?
In his first IPC blog, American wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki shares his background and invites readers to interact with him.

IWRF to hold European Qualifier
The Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands will all try to qualify for the wheelchair rugby European Championships.

No. 5: Canada defy Paralympic forecasts to beat USA
Canada produced one of the most memorable wheelchair rugby performances ever to defeat arch-rivals USA, 50-49, in the semi-final at London 2012.

The 12 biggest upsets at London 2012
Sport is never entirely predictable, and London 2012 certainly had its fair share of upsets.

Australia takes gold in wheelchair rugby final
Inspirational display from star player Ryley Batt steers Australians to top prize against Canada.

Canada and Australia fight for top spot on podium
On the last day of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Canada and Australia fight for the gold and USA and Japan go for the bronze in the wheelchair rugby competition.

Wheelchair rugby semi-finals delight
Canada fended off favourites USA and Australia defeated Japan to advance to the wheelchair rugby finals.

Semi-finals set up USA, Canada, Australia and Japan
The penultime day of the wheelchair rugby tournament is set to showcase plenty of action as teams run for the gold medal match.

Veteran Smith back in the game
Greg Smith made his Paralympic debut on the track at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Now, the Australian has the chance to accumulate one more title in wheelchair rugby.

Japan joins jostle for medals
Australia, Japan, Canada and USA booked themselves semi-final berths in their group matches on Friday (7 September) in the wheelchair rugby tournament.

Semi-final contenders face vital games
While Australia and USA are already on the semi-finals, Great Britain faces Japan and Canada plays Sweden in vital games for all four teams involved on Day 3 of wheelchair rugby.

2nd day of wheelchair rugby provides thrills
Both Australia and USA remain unbeaten after two days of the wheelchair rugby competition.

8 countries take to rugby court
All participating wheelchair rugby teams will compete on the second day of the sport’s competition at the Basketball Arena.

Batt gets Australia off to a flying start
USA also record opening win against Great Britain, while Sweden and Japan start well.

Wheelchair rugby preview
Australia and the USA among the leading contenders in one of London’s most exciting events.

Greg Smith Named Australian Flag Bearer
Four-time Paralympian and Wheelchair Rugby Player Greg Smith was chosen to carry Australia's flag at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.
Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Schedule Released
The final London 2012 Wheelchair Rugby schedule was announced this week, with Australia and USA expecting to be the favourites.

Canada Beat Sweden by a Whisker
In the opening Games of the 2012 Canada Cup, Canada, USA, Japan and Australia won their games in what many are calling the dress rehearsal for the Lonodn 2012 Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby competition.

Andy Barrow: From the Cardiff Super Series to the Canada Cup
Great Britain’s Wheelchair Rugby player writes about finding out if he made the team, being drug tested and what he makes of his Canada Cup rivals.