Australia names wheelchair rugby team of 12 for Tokyo 2020
Australia has announced further additions to its travelling contingent to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with its 12-member wheelchair rugby squad.
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Canada select wheelchair rugby team for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC) have selected 12 players to its wheelchair rugby team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, with three members of the squad set to make their debuts.
IWRF to host first Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) will stage a first-ever Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference in September, working with Loughborough University's Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport.
International Wheelchair Rugby Federation launches new WR5s discipline
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) has launched a new discipline of the sport known as Rugby 5s (WR5s).
IWRF-sanctioned wheelchair rugby to return after lengthy COVID-19 stoppage
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) has confirmed plans for its European Championship Division B tournament in Poland, set to be the first event staged by the organisation since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
IWRF announces team to play in wheelchair rugby tournament at 2022 World Games
The six countries that will compete in the wheelchair rugby tournament at next year’s World Games in Birmingham in Alabama have been announced.
International Wheelchair Rugby Federation to set up Hall of Fame
Plans have been revealed by the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) to launch its own Hall of Fame.
GB Wheelchair Rugby signs marketing partnership with TLA ahead of Paralympics
GB Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) has announced the appointment of sports marketing company TLA Worldwide to aid its development ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Brisbane named as new chief executive of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) has confirmed the appointment of Jason Brisbane as the organisation’s new chief executive.
Australian Wheelchair Rugby National Championship to be streamed on Kayo Sports
Wheelchair Rugby Australia (WRA) has announced Kayo Sports as the official streaming partner of its 2021 National Championship in Gold Coast, which starts on Friday (May 28).
Paris to host 2022 Wheelchair Rugby European Championship Division A
France has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby European Championship Division A tournament.
Schedule announced for Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby competition
Organisers have announced the schedule for the Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby competition following the completion of the draw for the event.
New Zealander Leslie to compete in two sports at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Cameron Leslie is set to become the first New Zealander in 33 years to compete in more than one sport at a Paralympic Games after being named in both the swimming and wheelchair rugby squads for Tokyo 2020.
IWRF hold draw for Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby tournament
Defending champions Australia have been drawn with hosts and Rio 2016 bronze medallists Japan in the group stage of the wheelchair rugby tournament at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 runs rule over wheelchair rugby as test events resume
Tokyo 2020 has held its wheelchair rugby test event over two days as preparations for the rescheduled Olympic and Paralympic Games continue.
