WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS
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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.
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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.
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2nd day of wheelchair rugby provides thrills
Both Australia and USA remain unbeaten after two days of the wheelchair rugby competition.
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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.
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Batt gets Australia off to a flying start
USA also record opening win against Great Britain, while Sweden and Japan start well.
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Wheelchair rugby preview
Australia and the USA among the leading contenders in one of London’s most exciting events.
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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.
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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.
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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.
IPC Athletes’ Council Meets in Switzerland
With the London 2012 Paralympic Games fast approaching, the IPC Athletes’ Council had plenty of exciting topics to discuss from social media to anti-doping.
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London 2012 Test Events Conclude
London 2012 Organizing Committee hails London Prepares series a success
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Is Beating Australia All About Ryley Batt?
Ryley Batt is arguably the world's best Wheelchair Rugby player, but although the focus often falls on him, there are other players who are coming to the fore.
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USA Wheelchair Rugby Team Are in This Together
Loyal bonds, hard work and a strong team spirit are the key ingredients the USA Wheelchair Rugby team hope will take them to the top of the podium again.
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Everyone has a Shot at the Podium in Wheelchair Rugby
The sport was invented in Canada and is still affectionately known as Murderball, its original name.
London 2012 Wheelchair Rugby Venue Excites Teams
Like Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby will take place in the Basketball Arena on the Olympic Park, one of the largest temporary structures ever used for the Games
Chris Bond: Training to medal, not just to impress the girls.
Australia’s Chris Bond is sometimes overshadowed by his teammate Ryley Batt, but the 3.5-pointer is increasingly proving to be just as formidable on the Wheelchair Rugby court.
Australia Win Gold at Wheelchair Rugby Test Event
Australia took gold, Great Britain silver and Canada bronze in a fast-paced tournament that gave players a taste of what is to come at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.