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24 Feb 2023

Wheelchair Rugby League Awards set to celebrate historic year for the sport

Wheelchair Rugby League Awards set to celebrate historic year for the sport

The annual Wheelchair Rugby League Dinner and Awards will take place this Saturday (25 Feburary) at Headingley. The awards will give the Wheelchair Rugby League community an oppourtunity to recognise and celebrate an incredible year for the sport in 2022 – including England’s historic victory in the Wheelchair World Cup.

 The Wheelchair Rugby League Dinner and Awards will include:

  •  Presentation of Recognition to Wheelchair Rugby League Pioneers from 2005-07
  •  International Awards for Scotland, Ireland and Wales
  • Betfred Wheelchair Rugby League Awards
  • Rugby League International Golden Boot Presentation
  • Wheelchair Rugby League World Champions recognition

England Wheelchair Rugby League General Manager, Martin Coyd OBE, explains:  “We are really looking forward to this year’s Wheelchair Rugby League Dinner and Awards. The event is a brilliant way for the Wheelcahir Rugby League Community to come together under one roof and recognise all of the success stories that have come out of the sport in 2022.”

“This year’s event will be extra special, as we will also be able to celebrate England being crowned champions in the World Cup, so it’s not to be missed.” 

Award winners will be announced in due course.  

Domestic Award Nominees

Super League Player of the Year

Sebastien Bechara

Joe Coyd

Rob Hawkins

Declan Roberts

 

Young Player of the Year

Josh Butler

Nathan Collins 

Nathan Roberts


Championship Player of The Year

Dom Richards

David Birtles

Kieran Holt

 

Club of the Year

Halifax Panthers

Leeds Rhinos 

Sheffield Eagles

Wigan Warriors

 

Team Performance of the Year

Halifax

Leeds Rhinos

London Roosters

Wigan Warriors

 

Coach of the Year

Wayne Boardman 

Phil Roberts

James Simpson

 

Match Official of the Year

Matt Ball

David Butler

Ollie Cruikshank