WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS
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Japan upsets Australia in zonal championships
The Japanese wheelchair rugby team defeated the defending world champions, landing a spot at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: October 2015
The biggest IPC Athletics World Championships came to a close in October.
![Canada's Trevor Hirschfield in action](/sites/default/files/images/130507144150592_Trevor%2BHirschfield.jpeg)
Canada wins wheelchair rugby gold
After claiming the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, Canada are now ranked the world’s number one wheelchair rugby side.
WWRC15: USA stun Australia for spot in finals
Classic rivals the USA and Canada will battle for the gold medal.
WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders
WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders
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WWRC15: Australia, USA victorious on day two
Top-ranked Australia took the 2-point win over Great Britain, while USA rebounded from a tough loss to Canada.
![The Great Britain team celebrate after winning the wheelchair rugby final match between Great Britain and Sweden at the 2015 European Championship in Pajulahti, Finland.](/sites/default/files/images/150921105731339_GreatBritain.jpg)
Three storylines for the 2015 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
The top teams from around the world take on each other this week in London.
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No. 1 Australia prepare for busy month
The wheelchair rugby team will take-on some of the top teams around the world in London, then shortly later look to defend their regional title.
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What to watch: October 2015
One of the biggest para-sporting events takes place this month with the IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: September 2015
Five World Championships wrapped up this month. Here is a quick rundown of what happened.
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IWRF partner with global law firm Hogan Lovells
Firm to provide pro bono legal services to IWRF.
![The Great Britain team celebrate after winning the wheelchair rugby final match between Great Britain and Sweden at the 2015 European Championship in Pajulahti, Finland.](/sites/default/files/images/150921105731339_GreatBritain.jpg)
Great Britain claim wheelchair rugby European crown
Sweden were unable to defend their title, as the British took a one-point victory.
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Chuck Aoki: Having a disability still viewed negatively
But watching para-athletes compete really does change those views, writes the US wheelchair rugby.
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Time in US leagues helps Finland’s Ylonen
The wheelchair rugby player has played three seasons in the US and hopes that experience can help Finland in the European Championships.
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Caldwell’s return key for Team Canada
The wheelchair rugby player went from not making the team’s Worlds roster to becoming a starter at Toronto 2015.
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Trevor Hirschfield named August’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The wheelchair rugby player was key in Canada’s thrilling gold-medal victory at Toronto 2015.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – August 2015
The public has until 9 September to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
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Canada win TO2015 wheelchair rugby gold in a thriller
The world number two side defeated rivals USA whilst Colombia secured bronze on a sensational final day.
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Toronto 2015: Wheelchair rugby finals preview
The USA and Canada will play for the first-ever wheelchair rugby Parapan Am gold medal.