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England selects five World Cup winners for wheelchair tournament in Australia

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:31 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

England selects five World Cup winners for wheelchair tournament in Australia

Summary

Rob Hawkins leads a squad of five Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winners as England prepares to defend its title in Australia this autumn. Hawkins was the top try-scorer in the Wheelchair Super League this season, contributing significantly to Halifax Panthers' Grand Final victory over Leeds Rhinos. Joining him in the ten-player squad are club-mates Jack Brown and Finlay O'Neill, both pivotal in the final. Lewis King, who captains the team, as well as Nathan Collins and Joe Coyd, round out the World Cup veterans. England opens its campaign against Wales on October 30, with matches against the USA and Ireland to follow, aiming for a semi-final berth.

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•Hawkins scored four tries in the Grand Final against Leeds.
•England's squad features five World Cup winners from 2022.
•Squad departs for Australia on October 22.
•First match against Wales scheduled for October 30.
•Tournament final to take place on November 13.

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2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Hawkins among five World Cup winners in England squad
2:31 PMBBC Sport — Hawkins among five World Cup winners in England squad

What they're saying

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Rob Hawkins is among five Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winners who will attempt to help England defend the trophy in Australia this autumn.
— Yahoo Sports

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Rob Hawkins is among five Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winners who will attempt to help England defend the trophy in Australia this autumn.
— BBC Sport

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