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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...

Hellfire take training outdoors

Thanks to the generousity and support from Caudwell Children we are have received funding for a new chair for one of our younfest players, William Hopkins.       Club Chairman, Ian Lloyd, has said "Caudwell Children is an amazing charity who provides a...

Canterbury Hellfire are proud that Kent RFU have agreed to help us find new members. As the only GBWR wheelchair rugby club in Kent we cover a large area but have found it difficult reaching new players. In a new partnership with Kent RFU we are hoping that other Kent...

A new year, a new season and a fresh start for Hellfire as we took our first visit to Crawley Wheelchair Rugby Club as an invited team to their WR5 Development League. Crawley, Saracens, Harlequins, Solent Sharks, Brighton Buccaneers and Hellfire all gathered for one...

It has been six months since Ian Lloyd was honoured with becoming the chairman of Canterbury Hellfire Wheelchair Rugby Club, so we thought it was a good time for Ian to update everyone on where we are and what we are all up to.  When I created our new committee we...

As rugby people the names of Saracens and Harlequins are well known. To watch the rugby union teams play is normally full on, fast, furious and inspiring. Now imagine taking the same team names by a small, relatively new wheelchair team - that was Hellfire’s task on...

Hellfire wheelchair rugby club was founded, built and kept alive by former chairman Brian Pitchford. Following his death the club has had to rebuild and find its feet again, making mistakes and learning from them along the way. His leadership is almost impossible to...