Our Coventry Stampede Wheelchair Rugby workforce travelled to Stoke Mandeville stadium for the second instalment of the GBWR Championship on the weekend. This was a difficult event for the Stampede, as they confronted some mighty opponents who got here out on prime regardless of valiant efforts from the gamers.
The opening recreation of the event was towards league leaders the North East Barbarians! This was a very powerful begin, nevertheless, the workforce took the lead however then struggled with Barbarians taking the sport 23 – 8.
Within the second recreation, there have been indicators of enhancements throughout, the workforce labored collectively and performed extra to their strengths. A better fought recreation however in the direction of the ultimate minutes of the match the Solent Sharks managed to safe the win with some late trys, and the match completed 20 – 16 to the Sharks.
With no time to relaxation, the third recreation was towards the army outfit, Assist for Heroes. The workforce went into this match understanding it will be brutal as Assist for Heroes boast an especially highly effective workforce. Undeterred by the bodily encounter, the boys put their absolute all into this match however sadly, it wasn’t sufficient, H4H 18 – Stampede 12.
The ultimate recreation of the day noticed the Stampede face off with the Berkshire Banshees, getting in with three losses is rarely simple and this recreation was essentially the most mentally difficult for the workforce. One other exhausting fought battle towards a powerful Banshees facet meant the sport was shut, though the Banshees took management within the second half successful 19 – 11.
The workforce gave all the pieces they’d on the courtroom however got here up brief, they now have two weeks to regroup for the ultimate instalment of the event which can be at Fenton Manor in Stoke on Trent.
To become involved with the workforce contact msehmi@coventryrugby.co.uk
