Road to Nationals: The Race for the Allied Mobility Wheelchair Rugby Championships Intensifies
With two tournaments completed across both divisions, the 2025/26 season has reached a critical turning point. Only the top four teams in each division will secure their place at the Allied Mobility Wheelchair Rugby Nationals, and with one final league tournament remaining for each division, the competition has tightened across the board.
Following a series of dramatic fixtures, standout performances and shifting league dynamics, the shape of the Nationals is beginning to emerge. Some teams have already secured qualification. Others remain locked in a fierce battle for the remaining places. The margins are narrow, the pressure is rising, and the final tournament promises one of the most compelling conclusions in recent seasons.
This is where the journey accelerates. This is the road to Nationals.
Division One Standings (After Two Tournaments)
| Position | Team | Points | TF | TA | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Coast Crash | 28 | 626 | 398 | 228 |
| 2 | Leicester Tigers | 28 | 547 | 399 | 148 |
| 3 | Cheltenham Tigers | 19 | 449 | 411 | 38 |
| 4 | North East Bulls | 18 | 365 | 443 | -78 |
| 5 | London Storm | 16 | 455 | 497 | -42 |
| 6 | Stoke Mandeville Maulers | 9 | 293 | 579 | -286 |
Division One Overview
Division One has produced some of the season’s most compelling moments. West Coast Crash and Leicester Tigers have displayed consistency and intensity, securing early qualification for Nationals. Their recent meeting captured the speed and strategic depth characteristic of the division.
Behind them, the race is finely balanced. Cheltenham Tigers and North East Bulls currently hold the final two qualifying positions, but London Storm remain within reach. With one tournament left, every score matters.
Supporters can follow the decisive final chapter here: Division One – Tournament Three Event Page
Division Two Standings (After Two Tournaments)
| Position | Team | Points | TF | TA | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Coast Burn | 18 | 490 | 348 | 142 |
| 2 | London Crusaders | 16 | 453 | 341 | 112 |
| 3 | Leicester Tiger Swifts | 14 | 535 | 346 | 189 |
| 4 | Stoke Mandeville Maulers | 10 | 408 | 483 | -75 |
| 5 | Cheltenham Tigers (Seconds) | 8 | 403 | 304 | 99 |
| 6 | Ospreys | 5 | 257 | 340 | -83 |
| 7 | North East Udders | 5 | 310 | 398 | -88 |
| 8 | Caledonian Crushers | 2 | 236 | 381 | -145 |
Division Two Overview
Division Two continues to deliver unpredictability and dramatic momentum swings. West Coast Burn and London Crusaders have secured qualification, while the remaining places remain in contention.
Leicester Tiger Swifts, Stoke Mandeville Maulers and Cheltenham Seconds all retain a realistic path to Nationals. The final tournament will determine who earns their place at the season finale.
Follow the decisive final round: Division Two – Tournament Three Event Page
Nationals 2026: A New Era Begins
This season marks a defining moment for the sport. As highlighted in the full Nationals announcement, the 2026 Championships will introduce enhanced coverage, deeper storytelling, and a spectator experience designed to elevate wheelchair rugby to new heights.
Dates: 6–7 March 2026
Location: Beacon of Light, Sunderland
Format: Division 1 & Division 2 Play Offs
Full Event Schedule
Friday 6 March – Division 2 Shield & Taster Session
- 13:00–15:00 Taster Session
- 17:00 Division Two Semi‑Final: 1st vs 4th
- 19:00 Division Two Semi‑Final: 2nd vs 3rd
Saturday 7 March – Division 1 Cup & Division 2 Shield
- 09:00 Division One Semi‑Final 1: 1st vs 4th
- 11:00 Division One Semi‑Final 2: 2nd vs 3rd
- 13:00 Division Two Bronze Medal Match
- 15:00 Division One Bronze Medal Match
- 17:00 Division Two Cup Final
- 19:00 Division One Cup Final
- 20:45 Medal Presentation
Full details, including schedule, venue information and event overview, are available here: Nationals 2026 – A New Era Begins
The Final Push
The last round of league tournaments will determine the full list of qualifiers for the 2026 Allied Mobility Wheelchair Rugby Nationals. With so much still at stake, the coming fixtures are set to define the competitive landscape for the remainder of the season.
Further updates, features and livestream information will be published on the GBWR website and across GBWR social channels.
The stage is nearly set. The journey is reaching its climax. Nationals await.
Nationals 2026 – A New Era Begins
Division One – Tournament Three Event Page
Division Two – Tournament Three Event Page
