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Canterbury Hellfire unveil fresh new look thanks to Howden and Marine Travel sponsorship
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...

Cornwallis East Kent donate to Hellfire
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 win the Gill Laurie Cup
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...

A new chair for Owen West
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...

WR is only an indoor sport?
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...

Mark Benevolent Fund make a pledge to Wheelchair Rugby
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 make a recipe for Hellfire
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...

Outdoor training is a hit with players
Hellfire take training outdoors

William Hopkins receives funding for a new chair
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...

Creating Partnerships with Kent Rugby Clubs
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...