Category: Wheelchair
Princess of Wales praises England’s World Cup heroes after Hampton Court reception
THE PRINCESS OF WALES has praised the England Wheelchair team for creating “an incredible legacy” through their World Cup win. Coach by Tom Coyd, England…
James Simpson – the face of Wheelchair Rugby League
Last week, Leeds Rhinos announced that their England Wheelchair player James Simpson had announced his retirement after an outstanding ten-year career, although he will remain…
Rugby League World – What’s inside the Christmas & New Year Issue
Rugby League World ends its first year back in post-covid production with another bumper issue. “Just because the World Cup has finished and the new…
Rugby League breaks new ground with first wins at prestigious awards
RUGBY LEAGUE has been recognised for the first time in the 73-year history of the Sports Journalists Association’s British Sports Awards, with not one but…
What will be the legacy of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair World Cup tournaments?
With RLWC2021 done and dusted, League Express reporter STEPHEN IBBETSON considers the potential legacy of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments. MEN If the World…
IRL investigate French official after controversial Wheelchair World Cup final antics
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE (IRL) has launched an investigation into the controversial behaviour of official Laurent Abrial during the Wheelchair World Cup final. England beat France…
Ten England players named in World Cup teams of the tournament
ENGLAND have ten players in the three World Cup teams of the tournament selected by Rugby League World magazine. Their victorious wheelchair heroes contribute three…
World Cup trophy proves sweetest reward of all for Golden Boot winner Sebastien Bechara
THE HONOUR of winning the Golden Boot award paled in comparison to the feeling of lifting the World Cup for Sebastien Bechara. The England star…
‘Best feeling in the world’: Tom Halliwell on match-winning try in World Cup final for England
TOM HALLIWELL described the moment he scored the winning try in a World Cup Final as “the best feeling in the world”. The England captain…
Wheelchair game being ‘stolen’ by more able-bodied players say French after World Cup final loss
FRANCE expressed their concern that more able-bodied participants are “stealing the game” of wheelchair Rugby League after losing the World Cup Final. Winners of the…
