In its twelfth year, the national wheelchair rugby competition and the development series is continuing to grow with many new faces and opportunities for players to participate in the national competition.
This was no different in a great and exciting start to the 2013 National Wheelchair Rugby Series.
At NWRS Tournament 1, five teams participated being the GIO NSW Gladiators, QLD Wheelchair Rugby Team, Enforcers, Victoria Protect Thunder Storm and Victoria Protect Thunder Bolt. All teams fought valiantly; with many close games and gripping action.
Two Victorian teams playing out a thrilling overtime match, but in the end the spoils went to Victoria Protect Thunder Storm.
After two rounds of games it came to the final four with the 1st semi final pitting Victoria Protect Thunder Bolt against the GIO NSW Gladiators finishing up 55 – 48 to Victoria. The 2nd semi final featured the top two sides of the competition Victoria Protect Thunder Storm facing the QLD Wheelchair Rugby Team. As in the previous match Victoria got the better of QLD 55 – 42 to advance to the final.
The bronze medal playoff was a state of origin clash but this time it was the GIO NSW Gladiators getting the better of the QLD Wheelchair Rugby Team after the 1st round loss 51 – 32.
The Grand Final was an all out affair between the two Victorian sides keen to lift the trophy. After an action packed match and a nail biting overtime the Victoria Protect Thunder Storm edged out a valiant Victoria Protect Thunder Bolt 61 – 59.
Congratulations to all involved for putting together a great tournament and a special thanks to all the players, coaches, officials and volunteers who make wheelchair rugby in Australia possible.
2013 NWRC Tournament 1 Results
Semi Final 1
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Victoria Protect Thunder Bolt
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55
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def.
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GIO NSW Gladiators
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48
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Semi Final 2
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Victoria Protect Thunder Storm
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55
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def.
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QLD Wheelchair Rugby Team
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42
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Bronze Medal
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GIO NSW Gladiators
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51
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def.
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QLD Wheelchair Rugby Team
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32
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Gold Medal
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Victoria Protect Thunder Storm
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61 OT1
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def.
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Victoria Protect Thunder Bolt
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59
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Last Modified on 28/05/2013 16:32