Disability Rugby League

The origin of Physical Disability Rugby League in this country started here in 2017 by a chance phone call, from here on the game has progressed. Both the first ever game and World Cup were staged here in Warrington. The Warrington Team also boast the first World Club Champions following invitation to play in Australia in 2018. We aim to protect and preserve this legacy by continuing to collect items for our archive. Click on one of the areas of interest and see what we have stored in our archives or on display.

The Learning Disability Rugby League format of the game was created here
in Warrington by the community team’s disability activity. The festival
format and a main sponsor has seen super league clubs establish teams
and play at all major RFL events. Here we celebrate the inclusivity and
uniqueness of our participants. . Click on one of the areas of interest and
see what we have stored in our archives or on display.

Warrington’s Wheelchair Rugby League journey started back in 2017
following the Rugby League World Cup in Australia with RFL funding
to support clubs to form a team to compete in league format. Click on
one of the areas of interest and see what we have stored in our
archives or on display.