Adult & Junior Teams

Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby

We have players and volunteers from all over the northeast, Morpeth, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, South Shields, Washington and Houghton-le-spring.

North East Barbarians Wheelchair Rugby Fives (WR5s) Team

Wheelchair Rugby League

Play Wheelchair Rugby League

Free Taster Sessions

Training Every Monday Night

Starting Monday 15th July 2024 - 6pm to 8pm

Training held at Gateshead Leisure Center

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 the 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.

BARBARIANS Clothing

Support the Barbarians and local business Summit Crazy. Profits are shared between the north east clothing manufacturer and Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club.

How To Play Wheelchair Rugby 5s

Who Can Play Wheelchair Rugby 5’s?

Anyone with a permanent physical disability who are unable to play running rugby.

Adult Wheelchair Rugby Training:

Tuesday 7:00pm to 10pm

Gateshead Leisure Centre

Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JA

Junior Wheelchair Rugby Training:

Tuesday 7:00pm to 8.30pm

Gateshead Leisure Centre

Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Rd, Gateshead NE8 4JA

All volunteers and players welcome. All kit will be provided.

Your First Four Training
Sessions Are
FREE!

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

 

Come down, check us out and have some fun!

2024 Kalendarr

Help us support wheelchair rugby in the north east and celebrate the beauty of our region.

Sycamore Gap Special!

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 6pm to 8pm 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 to 20:00

Gym Possible: North Tyne Industrial Estate, Unit 41 Bellingham Dr, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SZ

Saturday S&C Session

Saturday 10: to 11:00

Gym Possible: North Tyne Industrial Estate, Unit 41 Bellingham Dr, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SZ

2023 KIT SPONSOR

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 Moral

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.

 

Junior Wheelchair Rugby

In the North East of England

If You Have A Body You’re An Athlete

Kids Wheelchair Rugby

Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club are offering 4 Free Junior Wheelchair Rugby Traing Sessions.

Every Tuesday Night.

Play Junior Wheelchair Rugby

Play Junior Wheelchair Rugby

What Are the Rules of Wheelchair Rugby 5’s

Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club

Create positive change in your local community by partnering with Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club

Wheelchair Rugby 5s (WR5s)

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.

 

Follow Our Journey On Instagram.

 

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

Click On The Button Below And Meet The Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Team

 
 

 Corporate Sponsorship

 

Help Support Wheelchair Sport in the North East.

 
 

Sponsorship Packages available from as little as £200.

 
 
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Durham Wheelchair Rugby Club

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Durham Wheelchair Rugby Club