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Paralympics Australia Announces Simon Rabbitt As New Chief Operating Officer

Paralympics Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Simon Rabbitt as the new Chief Operating Officer effective Monday 6 January 2025. Mr Rabbitt brings more than 25 years’ experience across the sport, major events , media and global interactive games sectors. In his most recent position as Chief Financial and Operating Officer with ASX...

Steelers claim WWRC silver in Tokyo

The United States are the 2019 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge champions after the Australian Steelers capitulated in the second half of the gold medal match tonight in Tokyo. The

Preparing for success at High Performance camps

Over the past three weeks, Equestrian Australia’s (EA) High Performance Program has been conducting Para-dressage training camps, with a strong focus on medal-winning performance

Steelers defeat Japan to advance to WWRC Gold Meda...

The Australian Steelers held on for a 57-56 semi-final victory against Japan at the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge (WWRC) tonight in Tokyo to silence a boisterous Japanese crowd.

Steelers to face Japan in sold-out WWRC semi final

The Australian Steelers have progressed to the semi-finals at the 2019 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge in Tokyo, but not the way they had hoped after a 55-51 loss in today’s fin

Batt leads Australia to WWRC victory in his 300th ...

In his 300th game for Australia, Steelers captain Ryley Batt powered his team to a 61-54 victory over Canada at the 2019 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge in Tokyo today. Batt playe

Steelers impress in their 2019 WWRC opener

The Australian Steelers overcame some early nerves to begin the 2019 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge (WWRC) with a 60-46 victory over New Zealand in Tokyo on Wednesday. Australian