Wheel Blacks
New Zealand  NZL | |||
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| IWRF Ranking | 9th | ||
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| IWRF Zone | IWRF Asia-Oceania | ||
| National Federation | New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Association | ||
| Coach | 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 |
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| 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
- ↑ "Paralympians aim for Medals in Beijing", NZ Live, July 16, 2008
- ↑ Interview with Grant Sharman by Brent Ward, rugbyfoundation.com, October 24, 2007
- ↑ "New Zealand to send a 30-strong team to Beijing Paralympic Games", Xinhua, May 7, 2008
- ↑ "USA crowned Tri-Nations champions".
- ↑ "Tri-Nations 2013 Team". Wheel Blacks.
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