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Save the date: The Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge returns in 2026
Save the date: The Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge returns in 2026

The Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge will make its thrilling return to Adelaide in April 2026, solidifying South Australia as a leader in major accessible sporting events. 

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Announcement, EventsEmily Newton9 December 2025Event, World Challenge, National Championship, SteelersComment
Steelers fall by one in thrilling final against Japan, qualification secured for 2026 World Championship
Steelers fall by one in thrilling final against Japan, qualification secured for 2026 World Championship

Day Five 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship, Bangkok, Thailand: Australia closed out the 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship in a nail-biting contest, falling to Japan 53–52 in a match decided in the final second.

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Match Reviews, Events, Media ReleaseEmily Newton25 November 2025Steelers, Event, Wheelchair RugbyComment
Fourth straight win sees Steelers secure direct World Championship qualification
Fourth straight win sees Steelers secure direct World Championship qualification

Day Four 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship, Bangkok, Thailand: The Australian Steelers have officially secured their place at the 2026 World Championship in Brazil, following a strong victory over host nation Thailand, 74 to 21.

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Events, Match Reviews, Media ReleaseEmily Newton23 November 2025Steelers, EventComment
Steelers move closer to World Championship qualification with win over Malaysia
Steelers move closer to World Championship qualification with win over Malaysia

Day Three 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship, Bangkok, Thailand: Australia move one step closer to securing regional qualification for the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship in Brazil after defeating Malaysia 42 to 4.

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Match Reviews, Media ReleaseEmily Newton23 November 2025Steelers, Event, Wheelchair RugbyComment
Australia defeat South Korea 67–42 in near-perfect day two performance
Australia defeat South Korea 67–42 in near-perfect day two performance

Day Two 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship, Bangkok, Thailand: Australia continued its strong start to the Asia-Oceania Championship with a composed and agile 67 to 42 victory over South Korea.

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Match Reviews, Media ReleaseEmily Newton21 November 2025Steelers, Event, Wheelchair RugbyComment
McQuillan’s 50th Cap Shines as Australia Defeat New Zealand 61–42
McQuillan’s 50th Cap Shines as Australia Defeat New Zealand 61–42

Day One 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship, Bangkok, Thailand: Australia opened its Asia-Oceania Championship campaign in strong fashion, securing a confident 61 to 42 win over New Zealand in Bangkok.

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Match Reviews, Media ReleaseEmily Newton21 November 2025Steelers, Wheelchair Rugby, EventComment
Steelers set for Bangkok battle at the 2025 Asia-Oceania Wheelchair Rugby Championships
Steelers set for Bangkok battle at the 2025 Asia-Oceania Wheelchair Rugby Championships

The Aussie Steelers are heading to Bangkok for the 2025 Asia-Oceania Wheelchair Rugby Championship in a bid to secure direct qualification to next the 2026 Worlds.

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Media Release, Match Reviews, AnnouncementEmily Newton11 November 2025Steelers, International, EventComment
Batt returns alongside Australian Miners at Prague’s Rugbymania 2025
Batt returns alongside Australian Miners at Prague’s Rugbymania 2025

The Australian Miners development squad is set to compete at Rugbymania 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic, from 13 to 15 November.

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Events, Media ReleaseEmily Newton4 November 2025Development, Event, MinersComment
25 years on: How Sydney 2000 lit the spark for the Steelers and a new era of wheelchair rugby
25 years on: How Sydney 2000 lit the spark for the Steelers and a new era of wheelchair rugby

We look back on the 25th anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games and celebrate its impact on and off the court for wheelchair rugby in Australia.

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BlogEmily Newton23 October 2025SteelersComment
Steelers take out Great Britain in nail-biting Sunshine Coast Test Match
Steelers take out Great Britain in nail-biting Sunshine Coast Test Match

The Australian Steelers capped off their Test Match in style on Thursday 25 September with a nail-biting 56 to 51 victory over Great Britain. 

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Media Release, Match ReviewsEmily Newton26 September 2025Steelers, EventComment
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