Wheelchair rugby league world champions England unveil new sponsors Barratt Redrow

Barratt Redrow, the country’s largest homebuilder, has become a leading sponsor of the England Rugby League Wheelchair team.

The reigning world champions head to Australia next month to defend their crown having defeated France in a dramatic World Cup final in 2022.

And they now do so with new backing.

England Wheelchair head coach, Tom Coyd MBE, said: “We’re delighted to have the support of Barratt Redrow as we prepare to head into the 2026 World Cup.

“The players are all excited as we continue our plans and preparations.

“On the back of Halifax Panthers making history with a thrilling Super League Grand Final win over Leeds Rhinos, the domestic season has drawn to a close and we now fully turn our attention to the international game.

“The squad is selected and we’re ready to go.”

Wheelchair rugby league is one of the most inclusive sports in the world, with disabled and non-disabled players competing alongside each other and men and women playing in the same team.

It has grown significantly in recent years, attracting new audiences and inspiring more people to get involved at grassroots level.

The new partnership with England Wheelchair Rugby League reflects Barratt Redrow’s commitment to backing inspirational people and teams who are breaking down barriers in sport.

Barratt Redrow Chief Executive, Dean Banks, said: “We are very proud to partner with the England Rugby League Wheelchair team.

“Wheelchair rugby league is a brilliant example of inclusion in action, with disabled and non-disabled athletes competing side by side at the highest level.

“We hope our sponsorship will help give the team the support and profile they deserve as they prepare to defend their world title, while also inspiring more people to take up the sport.”

Barratt Redrow is proud to support some of the country’s leading disabled sportsmen and women, including Hari Budha Magar, the first double above-the-knee amputee to climb Mount Everest, Sophie Wilson, who podium placed at the World Adaptive Games and world number one ranked golfer Kipp Popert.