Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby
We have players and volunteers from all over the North-East including Morpeth, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, South Shields, Washington and Houghton-le-Spring.
North East Barbarians Wheelchair Rugby Fives (WR5s) Team
Adult & Junior Teams
Wheelchair Rugby League
Play Wheelchair Rugby League
4 Free Taster Sessions
Training Every Monday Night
6pm to 8pm
Training held at Gateshead Leisure Centre
Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JA
Fully Inclusive Sport.
Wheelchair Rugby League
Play Wheelchair Rugby League.
The World's Most Inclusive Sport
Any participant who is physically disabled or non-disabled can take part and become part of the team.
Everyone is welcome!
North East Barbarians Finish Second In Premiership
Wheelchair Rugby 5s (WR5s)
The North East Barbariansfinished second in the Allied Mobility Wheelchair Rugby 5s Premiership Division. Danny Dawoud, our new coach, is an ex GB player who has won the European Cup and is part of the current Allied Mobility Wheelchair Rugby: Fours Premiership holders, West Coach Crash Wheelchair Rugby team. Danny has made an immediate difference to the team and style of play.
Junior Wheelchair Rugby
In the North-East of England
Kids Wheelchair Rugby
Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club are offering 4 Free Junior Wheelchair Rugby Training Sessions.
Every Tuesday Night.
Play Junior Wheelchair Rugby
Play Junior Wheelchair Rugby
How To Play Wheelchair Rugby 5s
Who Can Play Wheelchair Rugby 5s?
Anyone with a permanent physical disability who are unable to play running rugby.
Adult Wheelchair Rugby Training:
Tuesday 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Gateshead Leisure Centre
Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JAJunior Wheelchair Rugby Training:
Tuesday 7:00pm - 8.30pm
Gateshead Leisure Centre
Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JAAll volunteers and players welcome. All kit will be provided.
Your First Four Training
Sessions Are FREE!
Come down, check us out and have some fun!
First Time Playing?
Email us before arriving, as we will need to reserve you a chair.
Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JA
Play Wheelchair Basketball
The North East Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Club are currently located in Tyneside. They train once a week and compete in the British Wheelchair Basketball National League.
All new players are welcome.
Any participant who is physically disabled or non-disabled can take part and become part of the team.
Training Times:
Thursday Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm every week.
Where?
Vertu Motors Arena
Scotswood Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AF
Wheelchair Rugby Corporate Team Building
Be a Barbarian!
New!
Accessible Training
Strength & Conditioning
Two Sessions a week at
Monday S&C Session
Monday 18:45 - 20:00
Gym Possible: North Tyne Industrial Estate, Unit 41 Bellingham Dr, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SZ
Saturday S&C Session
Saturday 10:00 - 11:00
Gym Possible: North Tyne Industrial Estate, Unit 41 Bellingham Dr, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SZ
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Corporate Team Building
Learn to become a North East Barbarian Wheelchair Rugby Player!
Take your team on a northern rampage in an exciting new challenge
Build Strong Team Morale
Learn to communicate, trust and bond with your work mates & team mates while having a fun, exciting and action packed day.
Get your team out of the office, be active and learn to work together in an exciting new challenge. Wheelchair Rugby places team building, trust and communication at the forefront, emphasising the importance of relying on teamwork for success. This day will build a strong team moral and be the talk of the water fountain for weeks.
What Are the Rules of Wheelchair Rugby 5s
Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club
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Wheelchair Rugby 5s (WR5s)
Our aims are to firstly offer access to wheelchair sport for all individuals from across the region; all genders, young or old. Secondly, we aim to develop a competitive team that aims to compete in the Wheelchair Rugby Fives National Leagues.
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Wheelchair Rugby 5’s (WR5’s)
Our aims are to firstly offer access to wheelchair sport for all individuals from across the region where they be male, female, young or old. Secondly, we aim to develop a competitive team that aims to compete in the Wheelchair Rugby Fives National Leagues.
WR5’s Has Four Leagues.
Wheelchair rugby is fast paced, high octane, highly addictive and the only full contact Paralympic sport. Wheelchair rugby has exploded in growth across the country. The National Governing Body for wheelchair rugby is Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), there are fifteen clubs, with three national league divisions. Premiership, Championship, 1st Division, and 2nd Division.
Wheelchair Rugby 5s (WR5s) started in 2018 and is growing year on year.
Meet The Gang
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Corporate Sponsorship
Help Support Wheelchair Sport in the North East.
Durham Wheelchair Rugby Club
Durham Wheelchair Rugby Club