# Australian wheelchair rugby team developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-wheelchair-rugby-team-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-30T08:32:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Australia has announced its inaugural women’s squad for the Women’s World Wheelchair Rugby Championship, scheduled for December 2026 in Brazil. Led by captain and Paralympian Shae Graham, the team represents the largest female contingent for the tournament.

Separately, the Australian wheelchair rugby league team, known as the Wheelaroos, is preparing for the World Cup. The team is set to begin preparations with a match against New Zealand in Wollongong. Captain Bayley McKenna, the first player without a disability to lead the team, has highlighted the intense physical nature of the sport.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Australia's Wheelaroos prepare for Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

Australia's Wheelaroos captain Bayley McKenna warns of the intense, high-impact nature of wheelchair rugby league ahead of the World Cup opener against New Zealand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australias-wheelaroos-prepare-for-wheelchair-rugby-league-world-cup

### 2026-10-19: Australia announces inaugural women’s wheelchair rugby team

Shae Graham will captain Australia’s first women’s wheelchair rugby team at the inaugural Women’s World Wheelchair Rugby Championship in Brazil in December 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-announces-inaugural-womens-wheelchair-rugby-team

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