Wheelchair Rugby Australia welcomes Degnan as major sponsor of the Wheelchair Rugby National Championship for the next two years

Wheelchair Rugby Australia (WRA) is proud to welcome Degnan as major sponsor of the Wheelchair Rugby National Championship for 2022 and 2023. Degnan are recognised as one of Australia’s leading construction companies for infrastructure through championing people, innovation, planning, and trust.

This announcement comes as a major boost to wheelchair rugby in Australia, providing a significant commitment to the growth and development of the both the National Championship and the sport as a whole. The 2021 National Championship was a massive success, and Degnan’s commitment to contribute to the event’s growth with a two-year agreement will further generate athlete pathways, competition innovation and allow wheelchair rugby can continue to grow its profile.

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Wheelchair Rugby Australia’s General Manager, Chris Nay, said “This partnership has the potential to significantly change the landscape of our sport over the next two years. The security of a two-year commitment shows the genuine willingness from Degnan to make a difference for our sport and their investment is sure to provide greater opportunity to athletes, coaches and officials. We are really excited to introduce them to the wheelchair rugby family.”

Managing Director, Chris Degnan, said “We are proud to be partnering with Wheelchair Rugby Australia to provide meaningful contribution towards its continued growth and development.  We look forward to working together to highlight the importance of this great sport and the benefit’s it provides the players, families, and the community.”

The Wheelchair Rugby National Championship will be held in the Gold Coast in 2022 and 2023. The 2022 Wheelchair Rugby National Championship will take place over three days commencing on Friday, 24 June 2022, with the Bronze and Gold Medal matches to take place on Sunday, 26 June 2022.

2022 Wheelchair Rugby National Championship

Dates:               Friday, 24 – Sunday, 26 June 2022

Venue:              Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre, Carrara, QLD 4211

Tickets:             Available end of March 2022

Further Information and Media Enquiries

Contact: Chris Nay (General Manager, Wheelchair Rugby Australia)
M: 0405 036 727
E: chris@wheelchairrugby.com.au

Contact: Bridget Fazio (Community Relations, Degnan)
M: 0421 325 647
E: bridget.fazio@degnan.com.au