University of QLD victorious in Round Two of the 2023 Wheelchair Rugby National League
The University of Queensland Red Heavies remain undefeated in 2023 after winning Round 2 of the Wheelchair Rugby National League in Brisbane last weekend. Playing on home soil for only the second time, the Red Heavies were rarely troubled across the competition and have put themselves in the box seat to win back-to-back championship crowns with only one round remaining in the competition.
Brayden Foxley-Conolly (Bond University) chases the ball against University of QLD
Photo credit: Joep Buijs Photography
Andrew Edmondson (Sydney Uni) and Ella Sabljak (Bond University) fight for possession
Photo credit: Joep Buijs Photography
The final match of the tournament saw the two undefeated QLD outfits, UQ and Bond University, play off for the round victory, with the gallant Bond University Bull Sharks falling short of causing the upset against the 2022 League Champions.
Despite a number of player unavailability’s for the travelling teams, all sides we able to put on impressive performances with Tuggeranong and Sydney University utilising strong mid-point line ups leading to some nail-biting finishes.
Jayden Warn (Melbourne Unicorns) and Kadir Faki (Box Hill) fight for possession
Photo credit: Joep Buijs Photography
Melbourne Unicorns were able to maintain their second position on the overall National League leader board with Box Hill going from strength to strength with the return of Blake Cochrane on Saturday and Sunday.
Ben Leaudais (Tuggeranong Vikings) mid battle with University of QLD
Photo credit: Joep Buijs Photography
Tai Martin-Page (Melbourne Unicorns)
Photo credit: Joep Buijs Photography
The results at the Brisbane Bash have set up a tantalising final round in Sydney. UQ sit at the top of the leader board with 40 points, however, both Bond University and Melbourne are not far behind with 34 points apiece. The bottom of the ladder is also coming down to the wire in Sydney, with Tuggeranong, Sydney University and Box Hill all with 24 points. No final ladder position is decided heading into round three.
Thanks to Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association for hosting the second round, along with our incredible group of referees, score bench officials and volunteers for making everything possible.
Competition heads to Sydney over Anzac Day weekend for the final and deciding round.
Sydney Slam: 22 – 24 April 2023 at Hills Hornets (Castle Hill, New South Wales)