Tryz Rugby League – RFL and Access Sport launch new disability Rugby League offer

Disabled children and young people, and those with long-term health conditions, are being encouraged to give Rugby League a go this autumn. 

As the sport gears up for the most inclusive-ever Rugby League World Cup, the RFL is teaming up with Access Sport to launch Tryz RL – a fun and inclusive way to explore the game based on the Touch and Tag variations. 

Tryz RL will be available via community clubs in four English regions: London and South East; Midlands; North East; and West of England. Anybody interested, including parents and carers, should visit AccessSport.org.uk/rugby-leaguefor more information and to register for updates.

Access Sport is a charity which helps clubs, organisations and volunteers to unleash their potential to transform the lives of under-served young people in their local communities through sport.

Adam Bone, Changing Sports Manager at Access Sport, says: “At Access Sport we are all about inclusion – and Rugby League is one of the most inclusive sports around, as well as being an exciting game to play. We’re working with community clubs to train, equip and support them to be more actively inclusive of disabled children and young people through the Tryz RL programme. Sessions will be open to all and designed to be welcoming of all experience levels and abilities. Visit the Access Sport website to sign up to find out more and start playing Rugby League.” 

RFL Inclusion Manager, Chris Godfrey, adds: “We know from the recent Manchester Metropolitan University study the incredible impact and potential of disability Rugby League. And we will see this impact this weekend with the Wheelchair Grand Final in Manchester and the Learning Disability Rugby League World Cup Festival in Leeds, in Warrington in October with the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup, and nationwide across the autumn when the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup becomes part of the most inclusive-ever Rugby League World Cup.”

The Betfred Wheelchair Super League draws to a close at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester on Saturday afternoon, when holders Leeds Rhinos take on Halifax Panthers in the Grand Final. Sky Sports will broadcast all the action live on their Mix and Arena channels from 3pm, as James Simpson’s Leeds Rhinos aim to repeat their dominant 2021 campaign. 

On Sunday (2 October, 10.30am-3pm) Learning Disability Rugby League takes centre stage, as Headingley Stadium hosts the 2022 Learning Disability Super League World Cup Festival involving nearly 300 players. 

And during the final week of October Australia, England, New Zealand and Wales will compete for the first ever Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) World Cup. Warrington Wolves’ Halliwell Jones Stadium will host the final on Sunday 30 October immediately after the Men’s World Cup match between France and Samoa.