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England’s World Cup-winner James Simpson retires from wheelchair rugby league

James Simpson, who was part of the England squad that won last year’s Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, has announced his retirement after 10 years in the sport. Simpson, who also played in seven Grand Finals for Leeds, will now focus on his role ...

13 Jan 2023 at 15:26

Rugby League

England hero Tom Halliwell revels in ‘best feeling’ after World Cup triumph

Captain Tom Halliwell described England’s Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup triumph as “the best feeling in the world” after they came from behind to beat France 28-24 in the final. France took the lead through Nicolas Clausells’ penalty, and ...

19 Nov 2022 at 00:48

Rugby League

Tom Halliwell’s late try sees England crowned Wheelchair World Cup champions

Tom Halliwell scored a late try to snatch a comeback victory as England were crowned Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champions for the second time with a 28-24 triumph over France in a pulsating encounter in Manchester. After a tight ...

18 Nov 2022 at 23:15

Rugby League

Warrington favourites ‘schooled’ in ‘frightening’ wheelchair rugby league clash

As two of Warrington’s greatest, Paul Cullen and Ben Westwood were hardly shrinking violets. Fan favourite Cullen earned the nickname ‘Psycho’ for his aggressive defence during a 15-year career in which he made 350 appearances for his ...

15 Sept 2023 at 10:00

Wheelchair rugby coach Tom Coyd is made an MBE and hails sport’s ‘bonkers’ rise

One of the masterminds who helped England become Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champions on home soil has been made an MBE. England Wheelchair Rugby League head coach Tom Coyd, 28, described recognition for the sport as “bonkers” ...

25 Jan 2024 at 07:29

Harry kisses wheelchair rugby player on head at Invictus Games

The Duke of Sussex warmly embraced a wheelchair rugby player by kissing him on the head at the Invictus Games. Harry, the event’s founding patron, shared the moment with Team US player Davey Martinez as he presented medals following ...

12 Sept 2023 at 14:11

Kate joins World Cup winners for wheelchair rugby league session

The Princess of Wales has joined some of England’s World Cup-winning wheelchair rugby league squad for a practice session. Kate sat in a wheelchair and tried her hand at the sport during a rugby league inclusivity day staged in ...

05 Oct 2023 at 12:39

Wheelchair rugby ‘natural’ Kate scores conversion in front of World Cup winners

The Princess of Wales was dubbed a wheelchair rugby natural after scoring a tricky conversion in front of England’s World Cup winners. Kate raised her arms in celebration and laughed after she punted the ball over the bar – a ...

05 Oct 2023 at 15:57

Rugby League

Ellery Hanley says England need a proper World Cup test from Papua New Guinea

Former Great Britain captain and coach Ellery Hanley says England will get the test they need if they are to win the World Cup when they take on Papua New Guinea in the quarter-finals at Wigan on Saturday afternoon. Shaun ...

04 Nov 2022 at 10:32

Rugby League

Jack Brown: England lived up to hype in ‘really special’ Copper Box opener

Jack Brown was pleased to blow off some cobwebs and live up to the hype on a “special” night at Copper Box Arena where favourites England started the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup with a 38-8 victory over Australia. ...

03 Nov 2022 at 23:46

Rugby League

Favourites England make perfect start to Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

England lived up to their billing as favourites to win the wheelchair tournament of the Rugby League World Cup with an impressive 38-8 victory over Australia on the opening day of the competition. Man-of-the-match Jack ...

03 Nov 2022 at 22:39

Rugby League

England turn attention to Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup knockout stage

England head coach Tom Coyd backed his squad to quickly focus on their next task after they ended the group stage of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup with a 121-0 thrashing of Ireland at the Copper Box. The host ...

09 Nov 2022 at 18:17

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