England Wheelchair Rugby League have been crowned World Champions

Monday 17th November 08

England Wheelchair Rugby League have been crowned World Champions after defeating hosts Australia 44-12 in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Final today (Monday 17 November) at Mount Druitt, Sydney.

England Captain and Wigan star Martin Norris lifted the World Cup trophy following an excellent man of the match performance in what was a thoroughly professional display from England.

England Wheelchair Rugby League Head Coach, Phil Roberts, said: “It was a fantastic effort from the whole team, not just tonight but over the three weeks.

“We’d like to give a big thanks to everyone that helped us get over here; we’re all so proud and privileged to win the World Cup for England.

“There’s been a big uptake in the sport in Australia while the competition has been on and hopefully our World Cup win will inspire even more people in the UK to get involved in Wheelchair Rugby League.”

England triumphed in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup after proceeding through the tournament undefeated, registering two wins over the Pacific Islands, a win over France and two wins over Australia.

Calderdale star Andrew Wharton was the player of the tournament for England.

If you are interested in getting involved in Wheelchair Rugby League in this country the next Wheelchair Rugby League Tag Festival will be held at The Lightwaves Leisure Centre, Wakefield on Saturday 13 December.

There will be coaching and competitions for existing players and teams as well as for emerging teams and interested individuals.

Equipment is available for first timers and the session is open to non disabled and disabled people. Please email Malcolm Kielty on mail@malcolmkielty.co.uk for details of this event.

For full Wheelchair Rugby League details please visit http://www.therfl.co.uk/community/page.php?id=308&areaid=140.

England Wheelchair Squad and scorer’s v Australia:
Head Coach/Player: Phil Roberts (Wigan)
Team Captain: Martin Norris (Wigan) 2 tries
Harrison Brown (Calderdale) 2 tries
Jack Brown (Calderdale)
Adam Rigby (Wigan) 2 tries, three goals
Andrew Wharton (Calderdale) 1 try
Paul McCormick (Wigan) 2 tries
Stewart Walker (Calderdale) 1 goal

England Wheelchair Tag Rugby League Manager: Gill Johnson
RFL Tour Manager: Joanne Drapier
Match Official: Richard Johnson
Cris Kellett (Tour Physiotherapist)
Dr De Jennings (Tour Doctor)
Graham Davey (RFL Liaison)


FixturesThere are currently no England fixtures


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