WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS

Metro Cup tests teams ahead of European Champs
Five of the top 12 wheelchair rugby teams will see how they match up ahead of June’s European Championship.

Funding cuts not squashing Roberts’ European title hopes
The British wheelchair rugby team will try to defend their title in Koblenz despite recent challenges.

Wheelchair basketball clinic held in Malaysia
Thirteen participants from five nations learned how to officiate the Para sport.

Wheelchair rugby clinic held in Bangladesh
Cherie Harris, an instructor at the clinic, shares her experience of the development of the sport in the country.

Chuck Aoki: Games are over, what do we do now?
The US wheelchair rugby player reflects on one of the most difficult questions high-performance athletes think about.
Denmark not deterred by most recent losses
Despite not qualifying for Rio 2016, the Danish wheelchair rugby team has renewed hope ahead of the European Championships.

2017 IWRF Americas, Asia-Oceania hosts named
Three nations from these will Zonal Championships will qualify for the 2018 World Championship.

Sweden’s Hjert anticipates challenging season
With roster changes since Rio 2016, the wheelchair rugby player knows the 2017 Europeans will be a tough battle.

Historic partnership marks 500 days to 2018 Worlds
GIO will be the official naming sponsor of next year’s wheelchair rugby World Championships.

Draw complete for IWRF 2017 Europeans
Reigning champions Great Britain lead Pool A, while host Germany highlight Pool B.
Koblenz to hold draw for IWRF 2017 European Championship
The draw for this summer’s competition will take place on Monday 20 March and streamed live on Facebook.

British wheelchair rugby team named for 2017 Euros
Seven return from the 2015 Championship winning team.

Cote to coach Canadian wheelchair rugby
Patrick Cote will take over as head coach, while David Willsie will serve as assistant.
Motivation remains alive for Ryley Batt
The Australian wheelchair rugby team have won it all, and they are still hungry for more.

New Zealand Wheel Blacks selling chairs
The used wheelchair rugby chairs would be ideal for nations looking to develop the sport in their countries.

Jason Regier named Danish wheelchair rugby coach
The three-time Paralympic medallist will look to guide Denmark to a medal at the 2017 European Championships.

The year ahead in wheelchair rugby
The European Division A Championship highlights the 2017 calendar.

Ones to watch for 2017 for archery and wheelchair rugby announced
Eight archers and 10 wheelchair rugby players have been named as players to look out for in 2017.

US wheelchair rugby coaching announcement
James Gumbert will return as head coach for his eleventh year.

US wheelchair rugby selection camp to take place
Players are vying for selection for the US team for the 2017 Americas Championship.