Biography
Started: He was invited onto the Great Britain wheelchair rugby talent pathway in 2018. He joined the senior squad in 2021. (gbwr.org.uk, 01 Jan 2023)
Reason: "I've always been interested in sports from a young age. Following a neck break and a spinal cord injury in a tip tackle playing rugby union in 2013, I looked for a sport which would be physically demanding, intense, tactical and challenging as rugby union was. I found wheelchair rugby met all of the above." (leicestertigers.com, 01 Jan 2023; matthampsonfoundation.org, 01 Aug 2016)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (bbc.com, 24 Jun 2024)
Awards: He was named Best 2.0 Class Player at the 2024 Canada Cup in Richmond, BC, Canada. (bbc.com, 24 Jun 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 26, 1992
Place of ResidenceNANTWICH
EducationLaw - Liverpool John Moores University, England
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachDarren Matthews [club]; Paul Shaw [national], GBR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 7 | Mixed | 2022 | Vejle, DEN | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 2 | Mixed | 2023 | Cardiff, GBR | |
