2023 National Wheelchair Rugby Calendar announced
Wheelchair Rugby Australia (WRA) is pleased to announce the National Wheelchair Rugby Calendar for 2023. The calendar has been developed in consultation with State Member organisations and Paralympics Australia in order maximise quality competition and pathway development for athletes, coaches and officials.
The Wheelchair Rugby National League will return in 2023 from February – April after the success of the re-formatted competition in 2022. The Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney rounds will play host to six (6) franchise teams consisting of players from across the country.
Melbourne Invitational: 24 – 26 February 2023 at Cobblebank Stadium (Melton, Victoria)
Brisbane Bash: 31 March – 2 April 2023 at Nissan Arena (Nathan, Queensland)
Sydney Slam: 22 – 24 April 2023 at Hills Hornets (Castle Hill, New South Wales)
Photo credits: Kaz Watson, Joseph Tam & Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT
Photo credits: Kaz Watson, Joseph Tam & Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT
WRA would like to thank the continued support and coordination of the National Rounds by state members, Disability Sport and Recreation, Sporting Wheelies & Disabled Association and Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT.
WRA would further wish to thank the Rugby Club Foundation for their continued support of the National League, ensuring participation growth in wheelchair rugby for Australians living with disabilities.
The National League provides invaluable competitive playing time for all athletes as they look to be selected for their state teams for the 2023 Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championship.
The 2023 Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championship returns to the Gold Coast from 2 – 4 June 2023 at the Gold Coast Sport & Leisure Centre. In it’s third year at the Gold Coast, the Nationals are shaping up to be the biggest yet with more teams, more games and more action than ever before. Thanks to Naming Rights partner, Santos and event sponsors Major Events Gold Coast, Lifestyle Solutions and Degnan for their unwavering support of wheelchair rugby and ensuring the continued success and legacy of the National Championship.
Photo Credit: Stephen Tremain
Photo Credit: Joep Bujis
The 2023 season looks to leverage the improved participation growth from 2022 that saw over 60 athletes competing in events across the year, as well as seeing significant developments to officiating, coaching and classification.
2023 Wheelchair Rugby National Event Dates
2023 National League
RND 1- Melbourne Invitational: 24 – 26 February 2023 at Cobblebank Stadium (Melton, Victoria)
RND 2- Brisbane Bash: 31 March – 2 April 2023 at Nissan Arena (Nathan, Queensland)
RND 3- Sydney Slam: 22 – 24 April 2023 at Hills Hornets (Castle Hill, New South Wales)
2023 Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championship
2 – 4 June 2023 at Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre (Gold Coast, Queensland)
For any media enquiries or questions about the 2023 calendar, please contact:
Chris Nay (CEO)
0405 036 727