In memory of Alan Ash

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Alan ‘Ashy’ Ash. Alan was a well-loved athlete and member of the wheelchair rugby family here and across the world, having been involved in the sport since 1995. Alan played in the first ever World Wheelchair Rugby Championship in Switzerland and went on to compete at five Paralympic Games – Atl...
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CEO end-of-year update

The hype of the Paralympics has died down somewhat, but our athletes’ diaries are still being filled with media and appearance requests. Awards season is here and has provided additional opportunities to bring wheelchair rugby back into the spotlight which will hopefully continue to drive up membership. As we close out 2021 our minds shift to the upcoming year as we move towards a new look GBWR brand., review our vision and mission to align it with our increased ambition that came with winning...
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Three-time Paralympian Mandip Sehmi joins GBWR Board

GB Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) is delighted to announce that Mandip Sehmi will be standing for election by the voting membership at the 2022 annual general meeting having been co-opted at the GBWR board meeting this week to represent the membership in the elected director position. This announcement follows the resignation of Jon Nutman from his board position; Jon has remained on the board whilst a suitable candidate was identified and the board thank him for all that he has contributed. Mandip ...
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Jim Roberts announces retirement from wheelchair rugby

With an international wheelchair rugby career that has spanned over eight years, Jim Roberts now officially retires from the sport as a Paralympic Gold medallist.  At 34, he has been an integral part of the GB team and their journey to win the nation’s first Paralympic medal in wheelchair rugby at this year’s postponed Tokyo Paralympics. Commenting on his retirement, Jim said: "Although a lot of people have known this has been coming for a while, today I formally announce my...
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GBWR to host European Championship 2023

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), who claimed an historic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games this summer, has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2023 World Wheelchair Rugby European Championship Division A Tournament. As Great Britain enjoys unprecedented success in wheelchair rugby, having claimed victory in the last three consecutive European Championships, the vision for the event is clear – to deliver the best European Championship ever!  This will be achieved not ...
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