2022 King Power Quad Nations lands in Cardiff for the very first time!
The annual King Power Wheelchair Rugby Quad Nations lands in Cardiff tomorrow, for the first time in Wales. Running from 16-18 September at the Sport Wales National Centre, this highly charged launch into the Welsh sporting scene paves the way for the 2023 Wheelchair Rugby European Championship, to be held next May at the iconic Principality Stadium in Cardiff, home of Welsh rugby.
The squad announcement for the GB team confirmed that spectators will see 10 Paralympic gold medal winners from Tokyo 2020 compete against France, Germany and Canada in the gripping four-team international tournament. <
Final squad line-ups:
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Great Britain |
France |
Canada |
Germany |
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Kylie Grimes |
Adrien Chalmin |
Zak Madell |
Britta Kripke |
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Jonathan Coggan |
Corentin Le Guen |
Fabien Lavoie |
Christian Riedel |
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Jack Smith |
Christophe Corompt |
Mike Whitehead |
Florian Bongard |
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Ryan Cowling |
Jordan Ducret |
Matt Debly |
Jens Sauerbier |
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Nick Cummins |
Cédric Nankin |
Shayne Smith |
Josco Wilke |
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Gavin Walker (C) |
Matthieu Thiriet |
Patrice Simard |
Steffen Wecke |
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Kieran Flynn |
Nicolas Valentim |
Cody Caldwell |
Yves Maubach |
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Jamie Stead |
Brice Maurel |
Travis Murao |
Michael Volter |
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Ayaz Bhuta |
Rodolphe Jarlan |
Patrice Dagenais |
Marco Herbst |
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Ollie Mangion |
Sébastien Verdin |
Trevor Hirschfield |
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Aaron Phipps |
Jonathan Hivernat |
Eric Rodrigues |
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Stuart Robinson |
Ryadh Sallem |
Byron Green |
Speaking ahead of the event, Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) Chief Executive Officer Jason Brisbane commented: “Hosting the 2022 Quad Nations in Cardiff is a hugely exciting move for Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby and we’re absolutely delighted to be able to host these four elite teams this weekend. The Quad Nations is always a highly competitive event with last year’s behind-closed-doors competition playing an invaluable role in helping Great Britain to prepare for the Tokyo Games.
“These events, building to a crescendo of the European Championship next year, are sure to inspire people and create a true legacy for the sport, raising it to new heights through its sheer energy, passion and competitive force.
“Spectators who are new to wheelchair rugby will be captivated by how fast-paced and thrilling the game is – it’s a really physical, one-of-a-kind sport where women and men compete on the same team.
“I really hope that the rugby-loving fans in Wales will show their support and get behind this incredible sport and the amazing athletes competing. Cardiff is the perfect setting for these two iconic events, with a rich legacy of passion for rugby which we really hope to build on.”
Tickets are still available to purchase online here, from just £8 for adults, with a free under-16 ticket available with every adult purchase: https://www.ticketline.co.uk/wheelchair-rugby-quad-nations#bio
Tickets will be available to purchase on the door, and a live stream will be broadcast on King Power Wheelchair Rugby Quad Nations social media channels (further information to come).
