Egmont Open 2025
Friday 4 April 2025 – Sunday 6 April 2025
Talent Heads to Denmark in April.
The first weekend in April sees the Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Talent squad heading across to Egmont, Denmark, to take part in a competition against team’s from other European nations.
Opportunity for upcoming GB Talent
With a number of the talent players moving up to the GB squad over the last year, it has given a fantastic opportunity for upcoming talent across the game to experience these international competitions. The small squad of 8 players will not only be challenged on the court, where they have developed their own game plans, used video analysis to develop their individual skills and embedding in the new rules. The players will also experience the off-court elements in preparing themselves for international competition, travelling and being more independent.
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GB Talent Team
| JODIE PUNSHON | #22 | CLASS. 1.0F | West Coast Wheelchair Rugby Club |
| PHOEBE GIBBONS | #14 | CLASS. 1.0F | Stoke Mandeville Maulers Wheelchair Rugby Club |
| JOEL CONNOR SAUNDERS | #8 | CLASS. 2.0 | London Wheelchair Rugby Club |
| JOSH PAYNE GOVER | #10 | CLASS. 2.0 | Cheltenham Tigers Wheelchair Rugby Club |
| HAYLEY CASSIN | #3 | CLASS. 2.5F | Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby Club |
| JOSH TUDGE | #7 | CLASS. 3.0 | North East Bulls Wheelchair Rugby Club |
| MILLIE PARTRIDGE, | #6 | CLASS. 3.0F | North East Bulls Wheelchair Rugby Club |
| RYAN RAGHOO | #20 | CLASS. 3.5 | London Wheelchair Rugby Club |
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Egmont Open 2025
Thor league (B level)
Lee Parry
Head coach Lee Parry added ‘These opportunities are priceless for the development of upcoming athletes. It gives them a taste of before, during and after competition, in which we will simulate, and prepare them for a high performing environment. It’s a great opportunity for all the athletes’
Ayaz Bhuta MBE
Assistant coach Ayaz Bh
uta MBE added, “This competition is a fantastic opportunity for our Talent squad to test themselves against international opposition. It’s not just about their performance on the court but also about learning to adapt, be independent, and handle the pressures of an international environment. With the recent rule changes in wheelchair rugby, this is also a great chance for the players to put them into practice in a competitive setting, ensuring they are developing their game to meet the evolving demands of the sport.”
