Category: Wheelchair
Did rugby league deliver on our wishes in 2024?
AT the beginning of the year, we set out 24 hopes for 2024 in Rugby League, covering the major on- and off-field narratives to keep…
Edinburgh Giants and Sheffield Eagles join Wheelchair Super League
EDINBURGH GIANTS and Sheffield Eagles will join the Wheelchair Super League next year after successful applications. The entry of Edinburgh, who were only formed at…
Warrington Wolves hold taster day for ‘rugby-like’ electric wheelchair sport
WARRINGTON WOLVES Foundation will host a taster day for a “rugby-like” sport for electric wheelchair users. Power hockey is a contact-based sport typically played by…
Ireland a growing force in wheelchair rugby league
France and England are undoubtedly top of the tree in wheelchair rugby league, says IAN GOLDEN, but how long before several other rapidly emerging nations…
The book to buy to relive the 2024 rugby league season
It’s that time of year again! The annual Rugby League Yearbook is here, featuring everything you need to know about the season just gone. Co-editor…
New Zealand join the wheelchair rugby league party
New Zealand are the latest country to take up wheelchair rugby league and, despite a tough start, their aim is for the Kiwis to rise…
How Mason Billington went from rugby league novice to England international in one year
At the start of this year, Mason Billington had never played a game of wheelchair rugby league in his life. Now he’s an England international….
Leeds Rhinos and Sheffield Eagles enjoy deserved wheelchair title successes
Leeds Rhinos crowned a perfect season when they claimed the Wheelchair Super League title against Halifax Panthers, as the sport continues to go from strength…
Brilliant England thrash France in wheelchair international
ENGLAND produced a superb display to thrash France 66-33 in a wheelchair international at Wigan’s sold-out Robin Park Leisure Centre. Rob Hawkins starred with four…
Why there’s a new look to an old rivalry as England and France meet again
ENGLAND could field some fresh blood against a French side under new management as the next instalment of the wheelchair game’s biggest rivalry takes place…