At HMS Nelson Gym on 6 September 2019 history was made, when the inaugural Wheel Chair Rugby League Inter Services took place. Sponsored by Soldiers League Charity and the Royal British Legion, the Royal Navy Rugby League hosted the tournament as part of a festival of Armed Forces Rugby League where the Royal Navy competed against Army at Wheel Chair, Veterans, Academy, Womens and Mens XIII.
Watch the game highlights here.
Army “Soldiers League” WCRL win first Wheel Chair Inter Services beating RN & RAF
In a fearless display, the Army WCRL unsurprisingly dominated the other two service in the first ever Inter Services wheel chair Rugby League competition. As the first service to adopt this variant of Rugby League, thanks to the sponsorship of Soldiers League, the Army immediately had the upper hand in the tournament. Having played a series of build up games in recent months, including the star studded Flying Argonauts led by Wagga and Soldiers League Patron Andy Gregory. The Army had superior skills and game plan compared to the other services. But when it came to effort and competitive spirit, there was nothing between the teams, who all showed drive, aggression, passion and determination.
Shirt Presentations by Martin Coyd OBE, General Manager England Wheel Chair Rugby League
As one of the forming fathers of both Army Rugby League and the Wheel Chair adaption of our sport, it was completely fitting that the shirt presentations to the side was made by Mr Martin Coyd OBE.
