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In all sports there comes a time when the body is tired, bruised and ready for a rest unless, of course, when we are talking about wheelchair rugby. That’s normally the starting point. But after 13 years Canterbury Hellfire’s Steve Brown has decided it’s time to hang...

The Wheelchair Rugby Paralympic discipline is strict on who can play it, and rightfully so, we need to protect that sport for who it’s made for. But, the vast majority of Wheelchair Rugby Players will never classify to play as they are simply not disabled enough. This...

Wheelchair rugby, the only full-contact disability sport, is tough on equipment. Even a relatively new wheelchair can quickly show signs of wear and tear. Thanks to sponsorship from Howden and Marine Travel Ltd, Canterbury Hellfire’s chairs and players are getting a...

As 2024 draws to a close and we welcome 2025 with its new challenges we have to thank all of our sponsors, supporters and volunteers without whom Canterbury Hellfire would simple not exist. We are very lucky as a Wheelchair Rugby club to have such close ties to...

Hellfire emerged victorious in a fiercely contested 2024 Gill Laurie Cup tournament, showcasing resilience and determination against a strong Brighton side. The Gill Laurie cup was created to honor and thank Gill, a former volunteer and part of the Hellfire family who...

Team player Owen West got to show off his new chair at the first outdoor demostration Canterbury Hellfire held at Canterbury Rugby club in the build up to the first game of the new season. Hellfire were joined by players from Brighton Buccaneers and Crawley Jets and...

We are told that 'Wheelchair rugby is an indoor sport'? But, why is that? Safety is probably a consideration but the founding Mothers and Fathers of Wheelchair Rugby originally called it Murderball, so, there had to be an element of danger in it's foundation. It not...

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) CEO Jason Brisband has been liaising over the last few months with the charity manager for the Mark Benevolent Fund, which is the charitable fund as part of Mark Masons Hall. Jason told us "I was introduced to them by Archie from...

Jazz apples have been a supporter of Hellfire for a while. We have had a great partnership over the years and their generous donations have helped to keep our wheels rolling. Together we're thrilled to launch their latest recipe book featuring eight delicious dishes...

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