Wales secures fifth place at Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Wales secures fifth place at Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup
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Wales has secured fifth place at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia after defeating Scotland 52-30. The match, played in Wollongong, marked the final game for captain Jodie Boyd-Ward, who made history as the first player to earn 50 caps in wheelchair rugby league. Wales had previously faced defeats against England and Ireland, finishing third in Pool A before a strong comeback against the USA. They also won against New Zealand in their minor-places semi-final prior to the victory over Scotland to end the tournament.

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  • •Wales defeated Scotland 52-30 in the final match.
  • •Jodie Boyd-Ward retired after 51 international games.
  • •Wales previously beat the USA and New Zealand in the tournament.
  • •The team finished fifth after a challenging World Cup campaign.
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  • 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Retiring Boyd-Ward leads Wales to fifth at World Cup
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Wales have clinched fifth place at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia in Jodie Boyd-Ward's final game.

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