Disability Project

Wheelchair Rugby League

The Most Inclusive Sport

Wheelchair rugby league is an adaptive version of rugby league, designed for people with physical disabilities and is open to abled bodied too. It is played on indoors courts, with teams of five players who use specialised sports wheelchairs. The game combines elements of rugby league and wheelchair basketball, featuring high-intensity action, strategic play, and physical contact.

Upcoming Home Fixtures

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Our Wheelchair Rugby League team plays home fixtures at Birchwood Tennis & Leisure Centre, a fully accessible venue that offers a supportive atmosphere for players and fans alike. Home games typically take place on Saturday Afternoons, with fixtures running from May to August. 

We’d love for you to come and support the team — everyone is welcome!

Our Next Fixture

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HOME vs North Wales

Birchwood Tennis and Leisure Centre | WA3 7PQ 15:00 Kick Off

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Thanks to our sponsors

Without our sponsors, Wheelchair Rugby League wouldn't be where it is today. 

    • More than Men
      • Sue & Steve Griffiths Supporting Inclusive Sport for All
      • Gallery Canvas
      • Matrix Networks
      • Irwin Mitchell

      • Bewsey Lodge Primary School

      • First Act Arts
      • WHP Telecoms Ltd

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE   

Coaches Comments

We look forwarded to welcoming Widnes Vikings to Birchwood for what should be a competitive local derby! Unfortunately, we come into the game with 7 first team players missing, but believe the guys coming in Like Lee Noble and Anton Tomlinson can help us get over the line!

 

We hope all spectators who are coming down thoroughly enjoy the action!

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Isaac Williams
Head Coach

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Session Details

We run a development session for new players looking to try out the sport every Tuesday evening, 7 to 8pm down at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School. 

Wheelchair Rugby is open to both players with a physical disability but also to able bodied players, making it the most inclusive sport we offer. 

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"Wheelchair Rugby has changed my life. It's given me a purpose and more importantly, it's given my life structure. I take the responsibility of Team Captain very seriously, it's an honour."

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Paul Prince
Team Captain

Where we train

Main Location

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

20 Bridgewater Ave, Warrington WA4 1RX

 

When

Tuesday Evenings

Development sessions run 19:00 to 20:00

First team training is 20:00 to 21:30

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Megan Devine

Disability Rugby League Officer

"The Wheelchair RL project is a great example of Rugby League at its very best. I'd encourage anyone who might be curious to just come down and give it a go."

Details:

    • Open to disabled and able bodied 
    • Training is on a Tuesday evening, 7pm at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School