Australia has defeated its major threat Canada 57-55 in a gripping clash at the International Wheelchair Rugby Four Nations today at Sydney Olympic Park.
Both the Australians and Canadians entered the contest eager to confirm top spot on the tournament standings, after they emerged undefeated with two comfortable victories against New Zealand and Great Britain on day one yesterday.
After the fierce opening exchanges, Australia had edged out the Canadians for a tight one point...
Australia finished day one of the International Wheelchair Rugby Four Nations Tournament with two comfortable victories, setting itself up as the team to beat when day two kicks off tomorrow at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.
However, the Australians are sure to face their toughest test as they take on the world number three, Canada, tomorrow morning at 10am. Both teams remain undefeated after the first day.
Australian Head Coach Brad Dubberley names Canada as...
Australian powerhouse Ryley Batt is widely regarded as the most fearsome wheelchair rugby player in the world. And as his team maintained its unbeaten start to the International Four Nations clash in Sydney this afternoon, Batt showed exactly why he has earned such a reputation.
At times the 20-year-old was simply unstoppable as he led Australia to a 52-40 victory over New Zealand at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, extending the hosts’ perfect start to the tournament...
Australia has opened its International Wheelchair Rugby Four Nations campaign in stunning style this morning, with a 47-38 win over Great Britain in the tournament opener at Sydney Olympic Park.
Ranked number two in the world, the Australians were given a torrid test early in the contest when Great Britain raced to an early lead, and remained within one goal of the lead at quarter time.
But from that point on, it was a dominant display from the home side.
The Australians...
A three year hiatus from national duties in the sport known as ‘murderball’ has left Andrew Harrison with a great desire for gold, and an even greater desire to prove his worth to the Australian Wheelchair Rugby team.
Harrison now has a chance to quench that desire after he was recalled to the Australian squad ahead of the International Wheelchair Rugby Four Nations Tournament next week in Sydney.
Staged by the Australian Paralympic Committee, the tournament will...
While NSW holds a four year streak winning streak in the Wheelchair Rugby National League, it is the influence of Victoria’s best that could have the biggest impact on Australia’s fortunes at this week’s Wheelchair Rugby Four Nations in Sydney.
With six Victorians representing Australia at the tournament, they will have the biggest bearing on whether Australia can quell the threat of three of the best wheelchair rugby teams in the world – Canada,...
Australian wheelchair athlete Kurt Fearnley has finished fifth in the London Marathon.
A slow start following a surprise rain downpour on the start line left Fearnley with too much to do, and despite passing a number of athletes in the closing stages he finished well behind surprise winner Josh Cassidy of Canada.
A disappointed Fearnley was pragmatic following the race.
“At least I was in the game” Fearnley said.
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Australian Wheelchair Rugby Head Coach Brad Dubberly has declared this week’s International Four Nations Tournament in Sydney a must-win, as his side steps up preparations for the World Championships later this year.
Staged by the Australian Paralympic Committee, the Four Nations tournament will be held at Sydney Olympic Park from April 28-May 2, and will play a critical role in determining the make-up of Australia’s 2010 World Championship squad.
And with an array...
The Australian Paralympic Winter Team returned to Australia from the Vancouver Games this morning (Wednesday) and was welcomed back at Sydney Airport by family, friends and Therese Rein, who is a member of the Honorary Board of the International Paralympic Committee.
The team of eleven athletes doubled Australia’s medal haul from the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games, with four medals, and achieved seven top five and fifteen top ten placings, all by its Alpine Skiing athletes.
...The Australian Paralympic Committee is rejoicing after a successful Vancouver winter Paralympics but is counting on further corporate and government support.
The 10th Paralympic Winter Games Team budget was $1.2 million, largely public donations and sponsorship, while separately the APC invests $445,000 of its overall annual Federal Government funding in the winter program.
APC Chief Executive Jason Hellwig said that he knew Australia was proud of its Paralympic team of 11...
