Tag Archives: rugby

On July 31 The Dorset Destroyers had a fantastic day of fun and wheelchair rugby with rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson.  The Dorset Destroyers were invited to the event by Dorset Orthopaedic in Ringwood as part of their Summer Fair. The event was opened by Legend Jonny Wilkinson who popped down to watch the demonstration match and was then persuaded to ... Read More »

The involvement of World Cup star Jamie Roberts coupled with the return of live BBC coverage meant the Varsity Match received more publicity than usual this year, but the Oxbridge rugby event also proved a great success off the field. With Leonard Cheshire Disability selected as official charity partners for the game, a fundraising target of £40,000 will go towards ... Read More »

Cambridge University’s top rugby talent visited The Manor care home in Huntingdon this month (November 7) to meet some of the disabled people the forthcoming Varsity Match will support. The 134th Men’s Varsity Match will take place at Twickenham Stadium on Thursday, 10 December, with Cambridge renewing their age-old rivalry with Oxford. For the first time this year both men ... Read More »

 Ealing Community Transport (ECT), the UK’s leading provider of transport solutions for those with mobility difficulties who are unable to access public transport services, is set to transport its 10, 000th spectator to the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham this Saturday. Earlier this year, ECT was approached by England 2015 to provide accessible transport on match days, following its ... Read More »

 Former England rugby international Alastair Hignell, who lives with Multiple Sclerosis, today encouraged rugby fans to attend this year’s Varsity Matches to support Leonard Cheshire Disability. The 134th men’s Varsity Match will take place at Twickenham Stadium on Thursday, 10 December, with Oxford renewing their age-old rivalry with Cambridge. For the first time, the women’s Varsity Match will also take ... Read More »

 An educational and fun event for families living with the after effects of meningitis and septicaemia is being held in Oakham by international charity Meningitis Research Foundation. Pushing the Boundaries will take place at Active Rutland Hub, Oakham on Wednesday 28 October. It is an opportunity for children with amputations and neurological after effects and their families from across the ... Read More »

Fancy yourself a daredevil? Your inner adrenaline junkie bursting to get out? Well this could be your chance. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September the Stroke Association, with the help of BT, are offering one of their most daring challenges yet. A 135ft abseil from the home of Scottish Rugby, BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.  This is your opportunity ... Read More »

Stratford upon Avon RUFC player regains confidence and lifestyle thanks to chin controlled power chair after sustaining a serious spinal cord injury on the field.   A young and active Gareth Rees sustained serious damage to his spinal cord after a fearless ruck on the rugby field in 2011, an injury that would change his life forever. 28 year old ... Read More »