Day 6 Wrap-up: Australia and USA reach finals

Semifinal Saturday at the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship didn’t disappoint as the final four teams fought for a place in the gold medal game.

DAY 7 WRAP-UP: Australia crowned champions at the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championships

The Australian Steelers claimed their second world title on Sunday at the DGI Huset in Vejle, defeating the USA 58-55. The Bronze medal went to Japan, who beat host country Denmark 61-57.

Australia are world champions 2022 at the best championship to date

This week, the Capital of Para Sport, Vejle in Denmark hosted the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship. 46 matches, enthusiastic crowds on the stands, world-class livestreaming, and a vibrant fan zone were the ingredients in a recipe for success.

Day 5 Wrap-up: Hosts make history as the quarterfinals live up to the hype

The debut of the quarterfinals at the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship brought drama, excitement, and plenty of tension as the world’s top eight teams fought for a spot in the medal round. Once the dust cleared, and the burnt rubber was peeled off the floor, Japan, Australia, USA, and hosts Denmark had earned a place in the final four.

Day 4 Wrap-up: Top eight teams advance

With the weeklong Wheelchair Rugby World Championship halfway done, eight teams have booked their spots in the quarterfinals. Defending world champions Japan and reigning European champions France finished pool play with perfect 5-0 records.

Day 3 Wrap-up: France take control

It was another exciting day at the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship in Denmark as pool play continued and Friday’s quarterfinals began to take shape. Here are the big stories from Day 3 in Vejle.

Fans bring smiles to players as Wheelchair Rugby World Championship reaches halfway point

Hundreds of wheelchair rugby fans from around the world have gathered in the Danish city of Vejle for the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship, creating an amazing atmosphere at the venue and bringing smile to athletes.

Day 2 Wrap-up: Three big stories from Tuesday in Vejle

Day 1 Wrap-up: Denmark and Great Britain open in style

The Opening Ceremony showed just how much wheelchair rugby fans in Denmark had waited for this tournament. As the host team entered the main court, fans dressed in red exploded as they cheered, clapped and waved the Danish flag. Here’s a recap of all of the excitement from Day 1.

The world's best wheelchair rugby players are heading for Denmark

A fascinating sporting experience is guaranteed when the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship tips off on Monday, 10 October, in Vejle, Denmark. The host country will face Brazil in the opening match with HRH Princess Benedikte in attendance.

Squads announced for 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship

12 of the top ranked teams in the world are bringing a total of 139 players including all of the biggest names in the sport to Vejle, Denmark.

"My name is Mark"

When Mark Peters stepped on a Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan, his life changed in a split second. Get to know the history of one the central players on the Danish National Team.

Vejle now has its own wheelchair rugby club

On October 10, the world’s best wheelchair rugby players will come to Vejle for the 2022 World Championship. Interest for the sport has long been growing in Vejle, and players have come together to form a new, local team.

Schedule announced for 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship

The Organising Committee has announced the schedule for the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship following the completion of the draw in July. The games will take place in DGI Huset Vejle, Denmark, from October 10-16th.

World Championship draw completed in Vejle

The draw for the 2022 WWR Wheelchair Rugby World Championship was held on Thursday July 7 in the Town Centre of Vejle in Denmark, which hosts the highly anticipated follow-up to Tokyo 2020 from October 10 to 16.

Live Draw Coming Up

On Thursday July 7 at 1.30 PM CEST, the World Championship draw will take place on Rådhustorvet in the city center of Vejle and will be livestreamed on Facebook.

Ticket sales off to a great start in Vejle

The local organizing team in Denmark is sold out on Golden Tickets, which secure access to the entire knockout phase of the 2022 WWR Wheelchair Rugby World Championship. 30 percent of the tickets have been purchased by fans based in the UK.

Tickets now available to the 2022 World Wheelchair Rugby – World Championship in Denmark

The top teams in the world just finished an amazing Paralympic tournament in Tokyo, but Covid-19 left the stands completely devoid. In October 2022, however, fans will be able to experience Wheelchair Rugby’s best in Vejle, Denmark.

2022 IWRF World Championship awarded to Vejle

The IWRF is delighted to announce that the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship has been awarded to Denmark.