Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair Rugby is a fast-paced game played by both men and women. The sport has a classification system, with restrictions on the number of ‘points’ on court, meaning that whatever the physical impairment, the player has a vital role within the team.

 

The club welcomes players of all disabilities, with there being two versions of the game:

 

Paralympic version: For players with impairment in three or more limbs.

Wheelchair Rugby 5s: Open to all physical disabilities.

 

The club, newly formed in 2023, is a great place to socialise and meet new people, in addition to offering the platform to play competitively, whether that be with the ambition of representing Great Britain, or playing for fun. Cheltenham Tigers organise weekly training sessions, regular team social events and entry into national competitions.

 

The team is always looking for new players and volunteers. If you are interested, please contact our Team Manager using the details below.

 

June 2023 – Club founded

October 2023 – First taster sessions

August 2024 – Tyler Walker becomes the first Tigers’ player to represent Great Britain at the Paralympics (in Paris)

September 2024 – Entered the national leagues for the first time

March 2025 – Crowned Division 1 champions in our debut season

November 2025 – Entered the prestigious Rugby Mania tournament in Prague, Czech Republic, finishing 4th.

March 2026 – Our second team won the Bernd Best Advanced League in Köln, Germany

Every Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Balcarras School, Cheltenham

One/two Saturday sessions a month (various venues in and around Cheltenham)