Wheelchair side take part in RFL 4's festival this weekend

03/04/2024

Sheffield Eagles Wheelchair Team will have their first formal engagement of the year as they head to Wigan's Robin Park for the annual RFL Wheelchair 4s Festival.

The event, which sees almost every team in the RFL competitions take part, sees teams playing an exhibition event in a smaller 4 a-side format in 15 minute games.

There are no winners and losers, but an opportunity for teams to play new opposition and network with their rivals ahead of the season.

The 4s Festival precedes the European Club Challenge in which BetFred Wheelchair Super League Champions Wigan Warriors will host their French counterparts Catalans Dragons at 6pm.

The Eagles are sending three teams to the event, each a squad of five who will rotate throughout each game.

Eagles 1 (will face Medway Dragons (1.13pm), Bradford Bulls (1.45pm) and Rochdale Hornets (2.33pm).

Will Brooks - Sponsored by The Jagger Family

Stephen Reilly - Sponsored by Dave Reilly School Of Motoring

Jack Johnson - Sponsored by Heaton Green Dust Control Ltd 

Chris Haynes - Sponsored by Horizon Roofing

James Birchnall - Sponsored by JNL Electrical

Eagles 2 (will face Hull KR 1 (1.13pm), Widnes Vikings (2.01pm) and Wakefield Trinity (2.49pm).

Vicky Brooks - Sponsored by The Jagger Family

Stacey Roulson - Sponsored by EVOGO

Ben Wilson - Sponsored by EVOGO

Ben Simpson - Sponsored by Beam Dyslexia

Helen Calder - Sponsored by The Calder Family

Eagles 3 (will face Hull KR 2 (12.57pm), Salford Red Devils (2.17pm) and Bradford Bulls (3.05pm).

April Brooks - Sponsored by The Jagger Family

David Butler - Sponsored by EVOGO

Joe Wink-Simmonds - Sponsored by Addison Project PLC

Barry Grayson - Sponsored by EVOGO

Martin Turner Sponsored by Penistone Round Table

Stuart Wilkinson has been withdrawn following breaking his thumb in trainining, with other players unavailable to attend.

Entry to the 4s Festival is free to all and spectators are welcome!