Wheelchair Rugby Thrills Return: Division Two Showdown Hits Kettering in Final Nationals Push

Allied Mobility Wheelchair Rugby Division Two – Tournament 3

Kettering Sports Arena | 31 January – 1 February 2026

The Final Regular‑Season Showdown on the Road to Nationals 2026

The final regular‑season stop in the Allied Mobility Wheelchair Rugby Division Two calendar is here and it all comes down to Tournament 3 at Kettering Sports Arena.

As teams battle for their place on the Road to Nationals 2026, this weekend represents the last chance to lock in crucial seedings, build momentum, and make a statement before the league’s biggest stage arrives in March.

Division Two has grown into one of the most compelling parts of GBWR’s domestic pathway this season. Dynamic rookies, returning athletes, long‑established club identities, and a growing wave of emerging talent have all shaped a campaign that reflects the “new era” sweeping through the sport.

Now, in Kettering, we reach the final chapter of the regular season — and every match counts.


Watch Court 1 Live on the GBWR YouTube Channel

All Court 1 fixtures from Tournament 3 will be live streamed on the GBWR YouTube channel, giving supporters across the country the chance to follow every hit, try, and turning point as it happens.

🎥 Watch Live or Catch Up Anytime:
Whether you want to experience the action in real time or replay your club’s matches later, every Court 1 game will remain available on the channel after the tournament.

🔗 Watch here; Tune in, subscribe, and be part of the final regular‑season showdown on the Road to Nationals 2026.


Division Two – Tournament 3 Fixtures

Tournify: Fixtures, teams and results.

Saturday 14 February 2026 – Group Stage

Group A
Match Time Teams Court
1 09:00 Leicester Tigers Swifts vs Ospreys WRC Court 1
2 09:00 West Coast Burn vs Caledonian Crushers Court 2
3 12:00 West Coast Burn vs Ospreys WRC Court 1
4 12:00 Caledonian Crushers vs Leicester Tigers Swifts Court 2
5 15:30 Leicester Tigers Swifts vs West Coast Burn Court 1
6 15:30 Ospreys WRC vs Caledonian Crushers Court 2

Group B
Match Time Teams Court
1 10:30 London Crusaders vs Stoke Mandeville Maulers Court 1
2 10:30 Cheltenham Tigers (Seconds) vs North East Udders Court 2
3 14:00 London Crusaders vs North East Udders Court 1
4 14:00 Stoke Mandeville Maulers vs Cheltenham Tigers (Seconds) Court 2
5 17:00 Cheltenham Tigers (Seconds) vs London Crusaders Court 1
6 17:00 North East Udders vs Stoke Mandeville Maulers Court 2

Sunday 15 February 2026 – Knockout Stage
Placement Games (Morning)

These determine who enters the 5th/6th and 7th/8th playoffs.

Match Time Teams Court
Placement Game 09:00 3rd Group A vs 4th Group B Court 1
Placement Game 09:00 3rd Group B vs 4th Group A Court 2

Semi‑Finals
Match Time Teams Court
Semi Final 2 10:30 1st Group B vs 2nd Group A Court 1
Semi Final 1 10:30 1st Group A vs 2nd Group B Court 2

Placement Playoffs
Match Time Teams Court
5th / 6th Playoff 12:30 Winner Placement Game vs Winner Placement Game Court 1
7th / 8th Playoff 12:30 Loser Placement Game vs Loser Placement Game Court 2

Medal Matches
Match Time Teams Court
Final 14:00 Winner Semi Final 1 vs Winner Semi Final 2 Court 1
Bronze Match 14:00 Loser Semi Final 1 vs Loser Semi Final 2 Court 2

ATHLETES TO WATCH

The league continues to demonstrate the depth and diversity of British wheelchair rugby talent, with squads blending youth prospects, seasoned players, and strong female representation across multiple clubs.

Some of the standout names from this cycle include:

  • Kaitlyn Kaminski, Rhumbie Mulomo, and Lewis Evans (Leicester Tigers Swifts)
  • Arran and Nathan Flay (Ospreys WRC)
  • Finley Owen, Josh Tudge, and Megan Jenkinson (North East Udders)
  • Harvey Zahab and Ryan Raghoo (London Crusaders)
  • Millie Partridge and Jess Hawkins (Cheltenham Tigers Seconds)
  • Amanda Readhead and Krissie Ransom (Stoke Mandeville Maulers)
  • Matthew Smedley and Becky Simpson (West Coast Burn)
  • Chris Wilson, Elliot Cooper, and Jen Lang (Caledonian Crushers)

These athletes — alongside many others — embody everything the domestic pathway is built to deliver: development, opportunity, and a clear route for future national‑level success.


THE ROAD TO NATIONALS HITS ITS FINAL TURN

From dramatic finishes in earlier rounds to breakout performances across the league, Division Two has delivered excitement all season. Now, as the final standings take shape, Kettering becomes the arena where teams define their path into Nationals 2026: A New Era Begins.

Every club arrives with something at stake.
Every match carries weight.
Every athlete has the chance to rise.

This is the final regular‑season test — and an opportunity for teams to seize their moment before the spotlight intensifies.


SEE YOU IN KETTERING

Join us at Kettering Sports Arena on 31 January – 1 February 2026 as we celebrate the passion, intensity, and community spirit of British wheelchair rugby.

The hits will be big.
The atmosphere electric.
And the stakes higher than ever.

Division Two. Tournament 3. The final push begins.