Partnership Boost for Wheelchair Rugby

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) has announced a new partnership with the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke sports wheelchairs.

RGK Wheelchairs is the latest organisation to become part of GBWR’s 28 for 28 programme, a strategic initiative designed to build inclusive partnerships and elevate disability sport in the lead-up to the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.

As the sport’s Official Wheelchair Partner, RGK will work closely with GBWR to provide wheelchair rugby chairs that will be designed to improve performance and support the community from grassroots to the GB team.

As part of the partnership, RGK will provide technical support and member discounts to GBWR clubs and athletes, alongside co-creating athlete-led content and engagement initiatives.

The partnership strengthens both organisations’ commitment to performance excellence and disability inclusion. Through shared innovation and athlete feedback, RGK and GBWR will co-develop new approaches to rugby chair design and will continue to improve accessibility and performance standards across the sport by having a presence at GBWR tournaments.

“We’re delighted to welcome RGK as our Official Wheelchair Partner and to the 28 for 28 community,” said Jason Brisbane, CEO of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby.

“RGK’s long-standing expertise in bespoke wheelchair design, coupled with their commitment to empowering athletes, makes them an ideal partner as we look ahead to LA 2028 and beyond.

“This partnership will help us enhance our sport’s technical foundations, ensure our athletes have access to world-class equipment, and create opportunities for greater inclusion across our community.”

As a member of GBWR’s 28 for 28 network, RGK will join a growing movement of organisations committed to championing inclusion through action, connecting corporate partners with purpose-driven sport, and creating opportunities for people with disabilities to thrive on and off the court.

For more information about Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby and the 28 for 28 programme, visit https://gbwr.org.uk/