GB Wheelchair Rugby confirms RFU support as the sport looks to the future

The RFU has been supporting GB Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) for over a decade, providing a headquarters where GBWR has been able to base employees and host meetings, in addition to delivering essential back-office functions such as finance and payroll. Today, GBWR are pleased to announce that an agreement has been made to make this support official, further strengthening their important relationship with the RFU. GBWR CEO Jason Brisbane s...
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Penrith Pumas coach named as finalist for UK Coaching Award

On Tuesday 6 December, Bryon White, head coach at Penrith Pumas attended the UK Coaching Awards, along with members of the club, where he was nominated for Community Coach of the Year (Adult). The UK Coaching Awards shortlist only a select few finalists from across the nation for each award, therefore to be shortlisted is a true testament to Byron’s commitment and dedication to the sport and his club. Here’s what Bryon had to say when he was announced as a finalist; What motivates...
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Tickets for the 2023 Wheelchair Rugby European Championship tickets will go on sale on Tuesday 13 December!

Join the early bird sale to save 10% Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby members and WREURO23 subscribers will be able to save 10% across all ticket types until Tuesday 31 January. We’ll contact members by email with details of how to access the early bird sale, so please make sure you have opted in to receive our marketing communications to make sure you don’t miss out – you can update your marketing preferences via your profile at the membership portal ...
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Tigers triumph at the Poland Cup

The Poland Cup involved the top two British wheelchair rugby fives teams against the top two teams from the Polish league. Day one seen all teams play each other in a round robin competition followed by semi-finals and a final on the following day. The first game between Northampton Saints and 4K Jokers ended with Saints coming out on top with a strong 26-11 win. Leicester Tigers then faced current Polish champions IKS Jezdzcy Mikolow (IKS) and after a tough start where they were down by thre...
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GBWR Club Impact Fund

The GBWR Club Impact Fund is an opportunity to support clubs in an area they feel they need aid to either sustain and/or grow members. Working with your Club Development Manager (CDM) you can apply for up to £500 funding to pay towards helping to sustain and/or attract new members to your club. We have 2 different grants available with different areas of focus (please note: clubs can only apply for one). ...
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World’s first international wheelchair rugby fives competition

Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints take on the two best teams in Poland Wheelchair rugby fives goes international and displays how far the discipline has come over a short space of time. The world's first international wheelchair rugby fives competition gets underway this weekend in Poland, spanning over two days (12 and 13 November 2022). Wheelchair rugby fives is fast, fervent, and formidable. Great Britain’s current WR5s Premiership champions Nort...
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