'Golden opportunity': World Cup to showcase growth of Wheelchair game

According to Wheelaroos head coach Brett Clark, the newly announced World Cup schedule offers a significant chance to highlight the swift expansion of Wheelchair rugby league in Australia.

With the RLWC26 Men's, Women's, and Wheelchair draws now public, the anticipation for next year's World Cup, organized by the Australian Rugby League Commission, has officially started.

Clark mentioned that the release of the Wheelchair draw has sparked excitement within the Australian team.

All matches are set to take place at Wollongong's WIN Entertainment Centre. Clark emphasized that the tournament will spotlight the sport, especially in the hosting region, where player interest and participation are on the rise.

The Australian Wheelaroos will kick off their campaign with matches against New Zealand, Scotland, and France, creating a robust route to the semi-finals.

To advance to the semi-finals, the Australian team must secure one of the top two positions after their three pool matches.

Clark believes that the sequence of the games provides an excellent progression throughout the pool stages.