Wheel Blacks

New Zealand New Zealand NZL

IWRF Ranking 9th
IWRF Zone IWRF Asia-Oceania
National Federation New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Association
Coach New Zealand Peter Martin
Paralympic Games
Appearances 4
Medals Gold: 2004
Bronze: 1996 2000
World Championships
Appearances 5
Medals Silver: 1998, 2006
Bronze: 1995
IWRF Asia-Oceania Championship
Appearances 5
Medals Gold: 2005
Silver: 2001, 2003, 2009
Bronze: 2007
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The Wheel Blacks are the national wheelchair rugby team of New Zealand. The team won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.[1] The 2006 Wheel Blacks were captained by Tim Johnson and coached by Grant Sharman.[2] Since 2011, the team is coached by Peter Martin. The Wheel Blacks name is one of many national team nicknames related to the All Blacks.

Johnson captained the Wheel Blacks at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, although the team finished third in their group, salvaging fifth overall in the consolation matches.[3]

2013 Tri-Nations

2013 Tri-Nations team

The Wheel Blacks placed third in the 2013 Be the Influence Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations tournament.[4]

The announced team consisted of:[5]

Player Classification
Cameron Leslie 3
Phil Spring 1
Adam Wakeford 1
Sholto Taylor 2
Rob Hewitt 2
Chris Lay 1.5
Gavin Rolton 0.5
Clayton Utia 2
Dan Buckingham 3
Barney Konerferisi 3.5
Staff member Role
Peter Martin Coach
Cherie Porter Manager
Cathy Tinker Staff
Greg Mitchell Staff
Nicola Cooke Staff

References

  1. ↑ "Paralympians aim for Medals in Beijing", NZ Live, July 16, 2008
  2. ↑ Interview with Grant Sharman by Brent Ward, rugbyfoundation.com, October 24, 2007
  3. ↑ "New Zealand to send a 30-strong team to Beijing Paralympic Games", Xinhua, May 7, 2008
  4. ↑ "USA crowned Tri-Nations champions".
  5. ↑ "Tri-Nations 2013 Team". Wheel Blacks.

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