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Steve Brown calls it a day

by | 14/09/2025 | News | 0 Comments

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...
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Hellfire join Home Nations Squads

by | 26/08/2025 | News | 0 Comments

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

by | 16/02/2025 | News | 0 Comments

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...
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Cornwallis East Kent donate to Hellfire

by | 01/01/2025 | News | 0 Comments

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...
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Hellfire win the Gill Laurie Cup

by | 21/12/2024 | News | 0 Comments

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...
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A new chair for Owen West

by | 14/09/2024 | News | 0 Comments

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...
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WR is only an indoor sport?

by | 08/09/2024 | News | 0 Comments

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...
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Mark Benevolent Fund make a pledge to Wheelchair Rugby

by | 02/09/2024 | News | 0 Comments

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...
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Jazz apples make a recipe for Hellfire

by | 21/06/2024 | News | 0 Comments

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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Outdoor training is a hit with players

by | 16/06/2024 | News | 0 Comments

Hellfire take training outdoors

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Shaunagh Brown joins GBWR

Shaunagh Brown joins GBWR

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby are pleased to announce Ex-England Red Roses and Harlequins rugby player Shaunagh Brown as their newest ambassador. Shaunagh is a huge advocate for women’s rugby, inclusion, and a fan of wheelchair rugby having spent time with her local...

Hellfire hasn’t gone cold

Hellfire hasn’t gone cold

It seems like a lifetime ago when the country was in lock down and the way we did things changed overnight. But thankfully most things returned to the new norm quite quickly. In the world of wheelchair rugby, however, it has taken a little longer. But finally on...

In memory of Brian Pitchford

In memory of Brian Pitchford

We are saddened to learn of the death of Canterbury Hellfire Wheelchair Rugby Club Chairman, Brian Pitchford, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Brian had been involved with Canterbury Hellfire Wheelchair Rugby Club since the first taster sessions in 2013. Brian...

Coach Foster skills recognised by GBWR

Coach Foster skills recognised by GBWR

It has long been said that Canterbury Hellfire are “ a team that punches above it’s weight”, After a rapid rise through the leagues Hellfire now sit at the top table of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby and still the term “punching above its weight” is a label is heard...

Super Series Success for Hellfire

Super Series Success for Hellfire

So Canterbury came out on top in a closely fought battle with Burn to head the Division 2 Super Series 2 weekend. Steve Brown, taking a break from presenting his feature on BBC’s ‘The One Show’, led his team to a 43-41 victory against Burn, now coached by recently...