Registered Charity: 1090676
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Cardiff Pirates
The Cardiff Pirates were formed in 1989 by Keith Jones. The Pirates were the first wheelchair rugby team in Wales and over the years they have had some considerable achievements:
Division 2 winners 2007
Runners-up National Championships 2007
National Champions 2004
League Division 2 Champions 2004
National Champions 1996
League Champions 1996
Twice runners-up of the World Club Championships
We welcome new players to have a go at Wheelchair Rugby. We train on Tuesdays and Saturdays. For directions click here - Have a go.
Also we need support staff; nurses and escorts to help at tournaments. Please get in touch if you can help - Contact us.
The Welsh Wheelchair Rugby Association
In
1997 the Welsh Wheelchair Rugby Association was founded as a charity (Registered
Charity number: 1090676). It exists to promote and develop the sport of
Wheelchair Rugby throughout the Principality of Wales.
In 2001 several development sessions were run in Wrexham which attracted new players; a new team "the Wrexham Raiders" was formed. For a few years the group had regular training sessions but now has sadly dispanded; although some of the players still play with the Cardiff Pirates.
In
1999 the WWRA were successful in it's application to join the Federation
of Sports Association for Disabled People; thus securing regular development
funding for the sport in Wales. Membership of the Federation provides
club members in Wales with access to a wealth of information, approved
facilities at reduced rates and further services such as insurance and
tournament support.
There is now a new team that has been created in North Wales; the Welsh Dragons. They train in Wrexham on Friday evenings - Welsh Dragons.
Picture by: Steve Pope
Martin Johnson comes
to try his hand!
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