Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby

16/06/2026

A few shots from Sunday like‼️

🎥 Claire Jones

07/06/2026

🔥 HOWAY THE BARBARIANS! 🔥
Get this in ya diaries, man…

The North East Barbarians are back in action next weekend, lining up in the Allied Mobility Wheelchair Rugby 5s Tournament on the Sunday!

Here’s the squad reppin’ the North East with pride:

🔹 Hilary Morgan (1.0)
🔹 Abbie Potts (1.5)
🔹 Jack Schofield (1.5)
🔹 Sam Beecroft (1.5)
🔹 John Holden (2.0)
🔹 Kevin Wilkinson (2.0)
🔹 Mick Armstrong (3.0)

It’s gannin’ to be fast, physical, and full of big hits, proper wheelchair rugby 5s at its finest 💥

Give the lads and lasses a shout and get behind them as they take on the best from across the country!

👇 Drop them a “HOWAY!” in the comments 👇


 
 
 


02/06/2026

Look back‼️

02/06/2026

31/05/2026

Results so far.

28/05/2026

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24/05/2026

HOWAY MAN

“Adam man.”
“Daniel man?”
“Andy man”

That’s a Barbarians Black team talk for you.

They roll into Tournament 2 next Sunday, ready to graft, shout, and work together.

👉 Get yourselves down and back the lads n lasses.

Let’s gan ⚡

18/05/2026

Apply to the Wheelchair Rugby Coaching Activator Course

👉 Book your place or explore upcoming events here:
https://gbwr.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=0148B58B71CD47684723F9E6D5BB3313F08EC4EA

Whether you're a player, coach, volunteer or completely new to the game, the Activator Course is the first step on the wheelchair rugby coaching pathway in Great Britain.

As we continue to develop coach education, this course will remain a key foundation and we will regularly link back to its core topics. It is designed to support all coaches across GBWR clubs, regardless of experience or existing qualifications.

If you are looking to grow your knowledge, build confidence or refresh your coaching approach, this course is for you.

From grassroots sessions to competitive environments, this is your opportunity to get involved, develop your skills and be part of a thriving community.

No matter your experience level, there is a place for you in wheelchair rugby.

12/05/2026

Evolve Sports Academy x Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby

👇 Have a watch

Proper canny come and try session with Evolve Sports Academy & Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby.

Short clips from gettin’ folk in the chairs, havin’ a crack, learnin’ the basics and givin’ it a proper go. No pressure, just good craic, hard graft and loads of laughs.

Evolve’s got the best set‑up in Gateshead mind. Class coaches, spot on venue, and great athletes.

If ye fancy givin’ it a bash, this is where it starts.