News & Media
17/04/2026
World Wheelchair Rugby Appoints Dr Christopher White as Chief Medical Officer
World Wheelchair Rugby is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Christopher White as its new Chief Medical... Read more 
13/04/2026
International Working Group | Women & Sport
The WWR President is speaking at IWG's Global Summit - will you join him?
Richard Allcroft OBE said "I’m proud to be... Read more 
26/03/2026
WWR Concussion Webinar: Speaker Spotlight – Dr Lindsay Starling
Dr Lindsay Starling is Science and Medical Manager at World Rugby, where she connects research, policy and practice to... Read more 
25/03/2026
When sport opens the field of inclusion: wheelchair rugby and the power to transform lives
In 2026, Colombia was confirmed by the international federation as the host of the repechage tournament that will award... Read more 
25/03/2026
Wheelchair rugby takes over Medellín: sport, innovation and sustainability come together to transform cities
Within the framework of the Qualifying Tournament for the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship – which will be held... Read more 
25/03/2026
WWR Concussion Webinar: Speaker Spotlight – Dominic Malcolm
Dominic Malcolm is Professor of Sociology of Sport at Loughborough University. His qualitative research on concussion spans... Read more 
24/03/2026
WWR Concussion Webinar: Speaker Spotlight – Racheal Smetana, PsyD, ABPP-CN,
Clinical Neuropsychologist & Assistant Professor, University of Virginia
Managing Board Member, Concussion in Para... Read more 
23/03/2026
WWR Concussion Webinar: Speaker Spotlight – Dr Eric Post
Eric Post, PhD, ATC is the Manager of Sports Medicine Research at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee... Read more 
20/03/2026
WWR Concussion Webinar: Speaker Series – Dr Tom O’Brien
Dr Tom O’Brien is a Lecturer in Applied Disability and Para Sport at Loughborough University, specialising in... Read more 
18/03/2026
WWR Reflects on Past Growth as It Introduces New Strategic Plan
World Wheelchair Rugby are proud to unveil our latest Strategic Plan, building on the foundations laid in our previous... Read more 
11/03/2026
2030 World Championships Call For Hosts
WWR is pleased to share the bid documents to host the 2030 World Championships.Hosting the tournament is available to all... Read more 
11/03/2026
2027 Championship Events Call For Hosts
WWR is pleased to share the bid documents to host the 2027 WWR Zonal Championships.Hosting the tournament is available to... Read more 
08/03/2026
Défi sportif AlterGo 2026
The Défi sportif AlterGo 2026, in collaboration with the Canadian Women’s Rugby Program, will host its first-ever... Read more 
08/03/2026
First Women’s World Championship: a decisive step for Wheelchair Rugby
©Laurent_Bagnis @bagnis.pics.
In 2026, wheelchair rugby will reach an important milestone with the organization of the... Read more 
20/02/2026
World Wheelchair Rugby Recruiting Chief Medical Officer for Upcoming Paralympic Cycle
World Wheelchair Rugby is seeking a voluntary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide strategic leadership and expert... Read more 
30/01/2026
Medellin To Host The 2026 WWR World Championship Qualification Tournament
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) is pleased to announce the host for the 2026 WWR World Championship Qualification Tournament.... Read more 
20/11/2025
Asia-Oceania Championship Daily Report
Day 5 Final Match Report
And just like that, the 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship comes to a close, and what a... Read more
21/10/2025
2026 World Championships Qualification Tournament Call For Hosts
WWR is pleased to share the bid documents to host the 2026 World Championships Qualification Tournament.Hosting the... Read more 
18/09/2025
WWR x South Korea Coaching Clinic – Icheon, 4–7 Sept
Over eight incredible days in Icheon, I had the privilege of working alongside my colleague Simon Starr, supporting... Read more 
11/08/2025
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) Heads To Sunderland Ahead of Rugby World Cup
Photo: ©Laurent_Bagnis @bagnis.pics
GBWR to Showcase their Women & Girls Wheelchair Talent Programme ahead of... Read more 
05/08/2025
World Wheelchair Rugby Academy
WWR are announcing the launch of the World Wheelchair Rugby Academy and it’s first pathway to be published, Wheelchair... Read more 
17/07/2025
2025 WWR Americas Championship Tournament Wrap Up
📸Marcello Zambrana @marcellozambrana
By Tim Johnson
The 2025 WWR Americas Championship took place in Sao Paulo,... Read more 
04/07/2025
Update To WWR World Ranking System
The new ranking system will take effect on 1 July 2025. This is based on feedback from members prior to and following... Read more 
01/07/2025
Tactics Take Center Court: SAWCR League Event Highlights Coaching Evolution Sparked by WWR Clinic
By Rob Tarr
On June 14–15, SAWCR hosted its second League Event of the season, bringing together ten teams for an... Read more 
25/06/2025
Remembering Garett Hickling
World Wheelchair Rugby is deeply saddened by the passing of Garett Hickling, one of the sport’s most iconic and... Read more 
20/06/2025
WWR Announces New Board Director
WWR are pleased that Ruth Momanyi has accepted the invitation to join the existing Board of Directors. Ruth has been... Read more 
02/05/2025
A Thrilling Start to the 2025 Season: France Shines at The Hague during the WWR European Championship
The Hague, Netherlands – 22th to 27th April
Nations :... Read more 
15/04/2025
WWR European Championship set to thrill The Hague: Eight Nations, One Ultimate Prize
The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year!
From April 22 to 27, 2025, the WWR... Read more 
08/04/2025
Qufora Egmont Open 2025: A Fantastic Time with the Wheelchair Rugby Family
The Qufora Egmont Open 2025 has now concluded, and what an exciting few days it has been! The tournament has featured... Read more 
02/04/2025
Qufora Egmont Open 2025
The Qufora Egmont Open 2025 is just around the corner, set to take place from April 4 - 6 at Egmont Højskolen. This... Read more 
07/03/2025
World Wheelchair Rugby Champions Gender Equity with Landmark Declaration & Game-Changing Playbook
Photo credit: Sara PardoeLisa O’Keefe MBE (Secretary General, International Working Group on Women and Sport) and Richard... Read more 
04/03/2025
Breaking Barriers: The Wheelchair Rugby Gender Equity Playbooks are Here to Shake Things Up!
©Laurent_Bagnis @bagnis.pics
They say you shouldn’t reinvent the wheel - unless, of course, that wheel is rolling... Read more 
19/02/2025
Loughborough research leads to rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby
📸Francois Van Zon
Research conducted by Loughborough University has led to a rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby... Read more 
14/02/2025
Brazil to Host the 2026 World Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
Ⓒ ATPhoto, Andrew Turner
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), the International Federation, has confirmed that the city of... Read more 
15/01/2025
Standardised Activities in Wheelchair Rugby, Comparison Between Athletes with Coordination Impairment and Athletes with Other Impairments
A recent study in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living compared the performance of wheelchair rugby athletes with... Read more
15/01/2025
Qualification Pathway for the 2026 WWR Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
The document below summarises members qualification pathway for the 2026 WWR Wheelchair Rugby World Championship.
2026... Read more 
16/12/2024
Rugbymania 2024 – 12 Teams, 2 Leagues, Great Matches in Prague at Rokytka!
The 25th edition of Rugbymania took place from November 14–16, 2024, in Prague at the Sport Centre Rokytka. This... Read more 
16/12/2024
A Look Back at 2024…
Written by Marie Aka
We all know that 2024 was a very busy year, and what an amazing year it has been! Let's take a... Read more 
11/12/2024
Celebrating the 4th Edition of the Women’s Cup in Paris
The 4th edition of the Women’s Cup in Paris was a remarkable milestone for women in wheelchair rugby. Held in 2024, the... Read more 
22/11/2024
WWR President Welcomed its Members to its 2024 General Assembly and Workshops In Prague, Czechia
Sunday 17th November 2024 was the start of 3 days of Workshops and Meetings with over 20 WWR member nations present all... Read more 
09/10/2024
Wrap Up: What a Show at the European Championship Division B in Finland!
After a tournament full of powerhouse defence, jaw-dropping tries, and nail-biting games, the stage was set for a truly... Read more 
03/10/2024
European Championship Division B Daily Wrap Ups
Semi-Finals Showdown! The Stage is Set!
The intensity is at an all-time high as teams battle for their spot in the... Read more 
19/09/2024
Countries Collide As European Championship B Division Returns!
The heart-pounding action of wheelchair rugby returns with the highly anticipated and long awaited European Championship B... Read more 
11/09/2024
Rising Above: Erika Schmutz’ Dream to Redefine Wheelchair Rugby for Women Everywhere
From rolling onto the court in a regular wheelchair to representing Canada on the Paralympic stage, Erika Schmutz has faced... Read more 
24/08/2024
One To Watch – Cedric Nankin
Cedric Nankin continues to take the wheelchair rugby world by storm and has stamped himself as the best 1.5 player in the... Read more 
23/08/2024
Loughborough University Researchers Collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby
Photograph: D Echelard
Over the last several months, Loughborough University research has been taking place to support... Read more 
21/08/2024
One To Watch – Sarah Adam
Sarah Adam was an able-bodied individual who wanted to combine her love of sports and occupational therapy, so she... Read more 
20/08/2024
One To Watch – Patrice Dagenais
Patrice Dagenais is the co-captain of Canada alongside Trevor Hirschfield. He is known as a hard-working, intelligent... Read more 
19/08/2024
One To Watch – Jamie Stead
Jamie Stead made his international debut at the Canada Cup in 2014, he has since gone on to become a key member of the... Read more 
16/08/2024
One To Watch – Sebastian Frederiksen
Denmark’s Sebastian Frederiksen holds a reputable position in the realm of European sports due to his consistent... Read more 
16/08/2024
One To Watch – Zak Madell
Zak Madell has established himself as one of the best wheelchair rugby players in the world. He was named MVP of the 2014... Read more 
16/08/2024
One To Watch – Daisuke Ikezaki
Daisuke Ikezaki switched from wheelchair basketball to wheelchair rugby in 2008, and was selected to represent the Japanese... Read more 
15/08/2024
One To Watch – Josco Wilke
Josco Wilke is a key player and top performer in the German national wheelchair rugby team. As the youngest player and... Read more 
14/08/2024
One To Watch – Kae Kurahashi
Kae Kurahashi was the first female player to represent Japan in wheelchair rugby and was a key member of the team that won... Read more 
13/08/2024
One to Watch – Chuck Aoki
USA co-captain Chuck Aoki has been playing wheelchair rugby for half of his life. Arguably one of the most well-known... Read more 
12/08/2024
One to Watch – Ryley Batt
Considered by many as the world’s best player, the powerful Australian has very few weaknesses. Speed, strength and... Read more 
09/08/2024
We Want To Hear From You! World Wheelchair Rugby Gender Equity Survey
Wheelchair rugby, a dynamic and high-impact Paralympic sport, has long been beloved for its intensity, skill, and teamwork.... Read more 
26/07/2024
World Wheelchair Rugby Announce 33 Strong Management & Officiating Team for Paris 2024
WWR is pleased to announce and recognise the 33 strong team heading out to the Paris Paralympics to oversee and officiate... Read more 
22/07/2024
Paris 2024 Competition Schedule
The Paris 2024 Competition Schedule is now available to... Read more 
27/06/2024
Paris 2024 Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby Draw
We are excited to announce the pools for the Paris 2024 Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby Competition!
Watch the premiere now... Read more 
17/06/2024
Richard Allcroft Receives Kings Honour
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) would like to recognise and congratulate its President, Richard Allcroft who has received the... Read more 
13/06/2024
WWR Host Workshops in Sheffield, England
Front: Rob Tarr, Richard Allcroft, Tim JohnsonBack: Joe Elliott, Kathy Newman, Stan Battock, Jacques Erasmus, Greg Ungerer,... Read more 
29/05/2024
The Hague confirmed as host city for the 2025 Wheelchair Rugby European Championships
Photography: @2024 Masanori Udagawa / photowellington.com
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) proudly announces that The Hague... Read more 
19/05/2024
Paul McCartney’s We All Stand Together the inspiration for IPC advert that challenges the perception versus reality of the Paralympics
To mark 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a... Read more 
10/05/2024
World Wheelchair Rugby Appoints Interim Head of Technical Working Group – Stan Battock
WWR are pleased to announce that Stan Battock has been appointed the Interim Head of the organisations Technical Working... Read more 
07/05/2024
World Wheelchair Rugby Appoints Next Head of Classification – Jacques Erasmus
After 14 years as Head of Classification for World Wheelchair Rugby, Greg Ungerer will be stepping out the role on the 30th... Read more 
05/04/2024
Brazil To Host 2025 WWR Americas Championship
Photo: Isa Luchtenberg-ABRC
The premier event of Wheelchair Rugby on the continent, the WWR Americas Championship, also... Read more 
28/03/2024
Australia, Canada and Germany Qualify for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games!
On the final day of the 2024 WWR Paralympic Qualification Tournament, the final slots were still to play for.
The 1st... Read more
18/03/2024
Wellington all set for 8 teams battling it out for Paris!
New Zealand’s capital city is playing host this week to the WWR Paralympic Qualification Tournament 2024, where eight... Read more 
08/03/2024
Empowering Women in Wheelchair Rugby: Task Group Formed to Drive Global Female Participation
By Sara Pardoe
In celebration of International Women’s Day, a groundbreaking initiative has been launched to champion... Read more 
26/02/2024
Finland to Host the 2024 WWR European Championship Division B in Lahti
World Wheelchair Rugby has announced that the World Wheelchair Rugby European Championship Division B will be held in... Read more 
15/02/2024
Loughborough University Invitation To Partake In Study On The Experiences And Perceptions Of Classification Processes In Wheelchair Rugby
WWR and Loughborough University would like to invite wheelchair rugby athletes, team support personnel and classifiers to... Read more
30/01/2024
WWR Paralympic Qualification Tournament 2024 Competition Schedule
The WWR Paralympic Qualification Tournament 2024 Competition Schedule is now available.
8 nations will fight for their... Read more 
15/12/2023
2023 Parapan Games Daily Breakdown
Saturday, November 18th, 2023.-
In a display of their entire prowess, the United States defeated Chile... Read more 
14/12/2023
Wheelchair Rugby Announced for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games
WWR are proud to announce wheelchair rugby will be one of the 18 Parasports to take place at the 2026 Asian Para... Read more 
13/10/2023
World Wheelchair Rugby Athlete Council – Seeking Eligible Athletes
The purpose of the WWR Athlete Council is to act as the collective voice for all wheelchair rugby athletes within... Read more 
10/10/2023
2024 WWR Paralympic Qualification Tournament Host Confirmed
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) is pleased to announce the host for the 2024 WWR Paralympic Qualification Tournament . The... Read more 
06/10/2023
Paralympic Games 2024 Ticket Sales to Open on Monday 9th October
Ticket sales for the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 - which will take place next summer from 28th August to 8th September -... Read more 
26/09/2023
2023 WWR European Championship Division C Day 3
Photo Credits - Stefano Zampieri / Fispes
The Italian national team wins the 2023 WWR European Championship –... Read more 
23/09/2023
2023 WWR European Championship Division C Day 2
The second day of the European Championship Division C starts right where the first one left off, with Austria and Italy... Read more 
22/09/2023
2023 WWR European Championship Division C Day 1
Italy and Austria take the first two wins of the 2023 WWR European Championship – Division C in Lignano Sabbiadoro.The... Read more
10/08/2023
The Competition Schedule for the 2023 WWR International Wheelchair Rugby Cup
The 2023 WWR International Wheelchair Rugby Cup Schedule is now available to view.
Taking place in Paris, France on the... Read more 
24/07/2023
WWR is proud to announce the inclusion of Wheelchair Rugby at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China
Chengdu will be host to the 12th edition of The World Games, taking place from the 7th to the 17th August 2025. This will... Read more 
17/07/2023
The Competition Schedule for the 2023 WWR European Championship – Division C
The 2023 WWR European Championship - Division C is now available to view.
Taking place in Udine, Italy on the 21st... Read more 
07/07/2023
Loughborough University and WWR Collaborate Once Again, with Chilling the Game: Mastering cooling strategies for Wheelchair Rugby
Loughborough University and WWR collaborate once again, with Chilling the Game: Mastering cooling strategies for Wheelchair... Read more 
05/07/2023
Japan win Asia-Oceania Championships, and automatic spot to Paris Paralympics!
2023 World Wheelchair Rugby Asia-Oceania Championships concluded with finals day on 2nd July at the Tokyo Metropolitan... Read more 
01/07/2023
2023 WWR Asia Oceania Championships enters it’s Medals day
The round robin stage has been completed here in Tokyo, Japan for the 2023 World Wheelchair Rugby Asia Oceania... Read more 
28/06/2023
2023 Asia Oceania Zonals are about to take place in Tokyo, Japan!
29th July sees the 10th edition of Asia-Oceania Championships (the first 4 editions were known as Oceania Championship),... Read more 
09/06/2023
WWR appoint new Athlete Representative – Shae Graham (Australia)
Photograph: Megumi Masuda/World Wheelchair Rugby
WWR are excited to announce that Shae Graham has accepted the role of... Read more 
17/05/2023
WWR are Looking to Appoint Individuals with a Legal, Medical or Classification Background
As part of WWR’s ongoing improvements to its governance, the Board revised the WWR Code of Conduct and approved the... Read more 
07/05/2023
2023 World Wheelchair Rugby European Championships – Day 4 Recap
Day 4 of the World Wheelchair European Championship’s at the Principality stadium - During the first match, we saw the... Read more
06/05/2023
2023 World Wheelchair Rugby European Championship – Day 3 Recap
Day 3 of the World Wheelchair European Championship’s at the Principality Stadium - We kicked off the day with a mighty... Read more 
05/05/2023
Tribute to Bernard Lapasset
(Photo Credit: Gareth Everett)
We have joined the rugby world in paying tribute to Bernard Lapasset, former president of... Read more 
05/05/2023
World wheelchair Rugby European Championships – Day 2 Recap
(Photo Credit - Gareth Everett)
We opened our second day of the competition with Israel V Denmark, and what a game it... Read more
04/05/2023
2023 World Wheelchair Rugby European Championship – Day 1 Recap
Day one of World Wheelchair European Championship’s at one of the most prestigious stadiums in the world - the... Read more
02/05/2023
2023 World Wheelchair Rugby European Championships
Starting from tomorrow, Europe’s top eight teams will go head to head battling for gold and the chance to qualify for... Read more
05/04/2023
WWR is Currently Seeking Hosts for the 2024 Paralympic Qualification Tournament and The 2026 World Championship
Dear Members,
WWR is currently seeking hosts for the 2024 Paralympic Qualification Tournament and the 2026 World... Read more 
08/03/2023
Loughborough Research Will Aim To Increase Women’s Participation in Wheelchair Rugby
Loughborough University is set to collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), and... Read more 
08/02/2023
Wheelchair Rugby included in the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Paralympic Games
Host nation for LA28 grapple with next year’s Paralympic Games hosts, France - WWR World Championship, Denmark... Read more
20/12/2022
WWR General Assembly Suspend Russian National Member Organisation
At its General Assembly (November 26, 2022 ), the World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) members voted in favour to suspend the... Read more 
12/12/2022
Official 2023 WWR European Championship Competition Draw
The official competition draw for the 2023 WWR European Championship will be held at the iconic location of Cardiff Castle... Read more
11/12/2022
WWR Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference-The Science of Wheelchair Rugby
Wednesday 7th December saw the second World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference in... Read more 
11/11/2022
Wheelchair Rugby Canada’s CEO Catherine Cadieux Inducted into WWR Hall of Fame
Veijle, Denmark – Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC) and World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) congratulates the long-serving... Read more
15/10/2022
2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championships: Quarterfinals
HOSTS MAKE HISTORY AS THE QUARTERFINALS LIVE UP TO THE HYPE
Japan 58 New Zealand 38
The day's first match was also... Read more 
09/10/2022
2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship – Day 1 Preview
By Nathan Bragg for World Wheelchair Rugby
The 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship tips-off on Monday in Vejle with... Read more
09/10/2022
Watch the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championships
Tune in to the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby Championships. The world's twelve best teams compete to be World Champions from... Read more 
07/10/2022
Low-Point Lowdown – What To Watch for in Vejle
By Nathan Bragg for World Wheelchair Rugby
They won’t be topping the try charts, and if you’re new to watching... Read more 
07/10/2022
Chris Bond is ready to lead Australia in Vejle!
By Nathan Bragg for World Wheelchair Rugby
The Australian Steelers will have a new captain at the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby... Read more
05/10/2022
Five Storylines To Follow At The World Championship
By Nathan Bragg for World Wheelchair Rugby
With a week to go to the 2022 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships in Vejle,... Read more