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.
Adult & Junior Teams
Welcome to Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club
At Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club, we believe sport should be for everyone. Based in the heart of the North East, we offer inclusive, high-energy wheelchair rugby opportunities for players of all ages, genders, and abilities, whether you're looking to compete at a national level or just want to be part of a vibrant, supportive community.
We proudly run Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Rugby Fives (WR5s) and Wheelchair Rugby League teams, including our pioneering women’s and girls’ squad, the Angels of the North. Gateshead Leisure Centre is the home to junior and adult teams, and we welcome players from across the region, from Newcastle to Durham, Sunderland to South Shields.
Whether you're an experienced athlete or completely new to the sport, we provide all the equipment and support you need to get started. Our sessions are held weekly at Gateshead Leisure Centre, and we also offer 4 weeks free for all new players, to help new players discover the thrill of wheelchair rugby.
Join us, and become part of a team that’s passionate, competitive, and above all—welcoming.
Newcastles First Wheelchair Rugby Women’s and Girls Team
Angels of the North
Our first Women’s and Girls team called the ‘Angels of the North’ played in the first GBWR Womens Cup in Nottingham.
Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club
ALL Genders Welcome!
Create positive change in your local community by partnering with Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby Club
Wheelchair Rugby 5s (WR5s)
Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby
Junior Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Rugby League
We Partner with Wheelchair Baskeball Club the North East Warriors
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 competitive teams that compete in the Wheelchair Rugby Fives National Leagues, Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Division, Wheelchair Rugby League and Junior Wheelchair Rugby competitions.
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
Who Can Play Wheelchair Rugby?
(We play Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby and 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
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!
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
