GB Wheelchair Rugby Competes in the 2025 European championships.
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby is competing in the 2025 European Championships, held from April 22-27 at the Sportcampus Zuiderpark in The Hague. The tournament features the top eight teams in Europe, including Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
GBWR Fixtures
Wednesday: 9am – GB 69 v 24 Poland
Thursday: 1pm – Switzerland 42 v 55 GB
Friday: 3pm – GB 60 v 62 Denmark
Saturday: Semi Finals – GB v France
Sunday: Finals
Watch All Games Live on World Wheelchair Rugbys YouTube Page.
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crucial for GB
This championship is crucial for GB as it serves as a stepping stone towards qualifying for the 2026 World Championships in Brazil. With a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, the GB team aims to balance development and immediate ambition, showcasing their skills and determination on the European stage
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Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Team
“It’s a balance of development and determination”
Adam Scaturro
Your GB athletes selected for the 2025 European Championships:
Wheelchair Rugby European Championship 2025
Top eight teams in Europe
As the 2025 WWR European Championships draw near, the anticipation is building for what promises to be a captivating event. Taking place from April 22-27 at the Sportcampus Zuiderpark in The Hague, the competition will host the top eight teams in Europe, showcasing some high level wheelchair rugby.
Your 8 best teams in Europe are: Germany, Denmark, Great Britain, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Poland, and Czech Republic.
World Championships Qualification
The championships also serve as a key stepping stone for teams aiming to qualify for the 2026 WWR World Championships, which will be hosted by Brazil. GB’s lead coach Adam Scaturro shared his thoughts on the team’s selection, emphasising the balance between development and immediate ambition:
“This European Championship squad reflects our long-term vision—bringing in talented young athletes to gain crucial experience while relying on our strong veteran core to secure qualification for the 2026 World Championships. It’s a balance of development and determination, ensuring both our future and our immediate goals are met.”
Veterans and emerging talent
The GB team is a mix of veterans and emerging talent, representing both the present and future of GB wheelchair rugby. All have shared focused on competing at the highest level while laying the groundwork for future success on the world stage and ensuring they are keeping an eye on the long-term goal of reaching the 2028 Paralympic Games. The 2025 European Championships will be a crucial step in this journey and fans can look forward to a thrilling and hard-fought competition.
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History of the European Championship
The European Wheelchair Rugby Championship is a biennial tournament in which Europe’s best teams compete for the title.The event plays a crucial role in preparation for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles and offers direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The most recent edition took place in May 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. France once again proved dominant and, as in 2022, managed to capture the European title. With each edition, the level of competition grows, making the European Championship an important highlight in the international wheelchair rugby calendar.
