News & Media
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 – 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 
05/10/2022
Brazil Set To Make History in Vejle
By Nathan Bragg for World Wheelchair Rugby.
Among the field of 12 excellent wheelchair rugby nations heading to Vejle... Read more
06/09/2022
Chief Executive Officer – WWR seeking to appoint new CEO
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) is the International Federation and governing body responsible for the sport of wheelchair... Read more 
25/08/2022
WWR CEO Steve Griffiths – Stepping Down
World Wheelchair Rugby are announcing the planned exit of the CEO, Steve Griffiths. Steve was appointed in April 2020 with... Read more 
04/08/2022
WWR Hall of Fame Sponsored by Vesco Metal Craft – Wheelchair Set Price Auction
WWR is delighted to sell one rugby wheelchair sponsored by Vesco Metal Craft Inc. to support the WWR Hall of Fame. By... Read more 
03/08/2022
WWR Welcome Rodney Holt to the Regional Management Team
WWR is delighted to announce Rodney Holt has been appointed as WWR Regional General Manager for Asia. Rodney is based in... Read more 
29/07/2022
2023 WWR Asia-Oceania Championship Dates and Venue Confirmed
The Japanese Wheelchair Rugby Federation are pleased to announce that the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium will host the 2023... Read more 
21/07/2022
Wheelchair Rugby Quad Nations Tickets Now on Sale!
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Wheelchair Rugby Quad Nations! Three days of hard hitting action are set to take... Read more 
17/07/2022
TWG2022 Low Point Final Recap
Day 4 of low point wheelchair rugby at The World Games began bright and early as each nation had its last chance to secure... Read more 
17/07/2022
TWG2022 Low Point Day 3 Recap
Day 3 of The World Games low point wheelchair rugby competition began with a North American battle as USA faced Canada. The... Read more 
16/07/2022
TWG2022 Low Point Day 2 Recap
Day 2 of the low point wheelchair rugby competition at The World Games started with Japan vs Switzerland. Like yesterday,... Read more 
15/07/2022
TWG2022 Low Point Day 1 Recap
It was an exciting Day One of low point wheelchair rugby competition at The World Games. Competition started with a matchup... Read more 
14/07/2022
Low Point Wheelchair Rugby Debuts at TWG2022 Birmingham
Low point wheelchair rugby makes its debut at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, USA July 14-17. Canada, Germany, Great... Read more 
13/07/2022
Inclusion – Developing disciplines of Wheelchair Rugby?
Inclusion - Developing disciplines of Wheelchair Rugby?
On the eve of wheelchair rugby being included in The World Games... Read more 
07/07/2022
WWR World Championship 2022 – Draw Results
The draw for the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship competition took place on Thursday 7th July.
With less than... Read more 
05/07/2022
2022 Canada Cup Recap
It’s so good to be back! After a 4-year hiatus, six of the world’s top Wheelchair Rugby teams returned to the Richmond... Read more 
06/05/2022
Asia-Oceania Championship 2023 to be hosted in Tokyo
WWR is delighted to announce that the 2023 Asia-Oceania Championship will be hosted by Japan Wheelchair Rugby Federation... Read more 
01/04/2022
WWR Newsletter – Future bids: Think long term about your hosting strategy!
We often hear from members they would like us to circulate bid documents earlier. We continue to improve the bid... Read more 
29/03/2022
WWR Vesco Chair Auction. In aid of the WWR Hall of Fame
World Wheelchair Rugby are delighted to be auctioning a Vesco Wheelchair Rugby Competition Chair in aid of the WWR Hall of... Read more 
11/03/2022
WWR Board support UNHCR humanitarian efforts
The WWR Board wishes to recognise and support the humanitarian efforts that are taking place in many countries following... Read more 
10/03/2022
2022 WWR European Qualification Championship to be hosted in Norway
WWR is delighted to announce that the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby European Qualification Championship will be hosted by the... Read more 
09/03/2022
Luiz Claudio Alves Pereira, 1961 – 2022
It is with great sadness that WWR announce the passing of Luiz Claudio Alves Pereira President of the Brazilian Wheelchair... Read more 
07/03/2022
VACANCY: Coach – French National Wheelchair Rugby Team
VACANCY: Coach – French National Wheelchair Rugby Team
The French Handisport Federation are seeking to appoint the... Read more
04/03/2022
WWR Board Statement Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
WWR Board Statement Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
WWR Board deplores and condemns Russia's invasion of the... Read more 
03/03/2022
2022 World Wheelchair Rugby European Championship Division A – Wrap Up
France on home soil emerged victorious at the 2022 World Wheelchair Rugby European Championship Division A tournament.... Read more 
24/02/2022
WWR European Championship Division A, Day 2 Recap
We started the day with the first match at 10 am in which Poland and The Netherlands fought strongly for the winning... Read more 
23/02/2022
WWR European Championship Division A, Day 1 Recap
The inaugural day of competition at the WWR European Championship Division A is a wrap! We started the day at 10 am with... Read more 
04/02/2022
Volunteers Sought for Anti-Doping Committee
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) Anti-Doping Manager (ADM) is establishing a new Anti-Doping Committee (ADC) and is looking for... Read more 
04/02/2022
Volunteers Sought for Therapeutic Exemption (TUE) Panel
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) Anti-Doping Manager (ADM) is establishing a new Therapeutic Exemption (TUE) Panel and is... Read more 
01/02/2022
Volunteers Sought for Medical Advisory Group (MAG)
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is establishing a Medical Advisory Group (MAG) and is looking for... Read more 
21/01/2022
Ruth Momanyi appointed as Independent Member of the WWR Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC).
Ruth’s Risk Assessment and Mangement experience will be a valuable asset to the ARMC
Ruth is currently an internal... Read more 
14/01/2022
Introduction to Coaching Course
WWR has developed an Introduction to Coaching Course. This course can be delivered in country. It is ideally delivered face... Read more 
14/01/2022
Volunteers Sought for WWR Coaching Working Group
Adam Frost has been appointed as Head of Coaching Programmes and is looking for volunteers to become part of a Coaching... Read more 
06/01/2022
WWR Chief Medical Officer publishes ‘Concussion Management for Wheelchair Athletes – Evaluation and Examination’
Kenneth Lee, World Wheelchair Rugby Chief Medical Officer has published a book entitled - Concussion Management for... Read more 
20/12/2021
WWR December 2021 Newsletter – Classification Update
Welcome to new members of the Classification Committee
We are very pleased to announce that Patricia Beckwith... Read more 
20/12/2021
WWR December 2021 Newsletter – Competitions Update
Introducing the new WWR Competition Licensing Regulations formerly known as Competition Sanction.by Kathy Newman, Head of... Read more 
03/12/2021
France 2023 will organise the International Wheelchair Rugby Cup
For the first time, the Organising Committee of a Rugby World Cup will integrate the organisation of the International... Read more 
17/11/2021
WORLD WHEELCHAIR RUGBY AWARD 2023 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP TO GBWR
EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM, CARDIFF IN MAY 2023
World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) is excited to announce,... Read more 
07/09/2021
WWR Social Media Engagements – Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics proved to be a historic event, with Great Britain returning a first Gold Paralympic medal to... Read more 
02/09/2021
Tickets now available to the 2022 World Wheelchair Rugby – World Championship in Denmark
The top teams in the world just finished an amazing Paralympic tournament in Tokyo, but Covid-19 left the stands completely... Read more 
31/08/2021
Tokyo 2020 Wheelchair Rugby tournament wrap up
Beau Greenway (Twitter, @BeauGreenway)
Great Britain made history by becoming the first European nation to win... Read more
31/08/2021
Tokyo 2020 get to know…Michelle Nicholas, CLO and Jacques Erasmus, Chief Classifier
The dust has settled on the Wheelchair Rugby Paralympic tournament, Great Britain made history by becoming the first... Read more