AtkinsRéalis backs Australian Wheelaroos on the road to the Rugby League World Cup

NRL Wheelchair is proud to announce global engineering and defence company AtkinsRéalis as Presenting Partner of the Australian Wheelaroos and Official Partner of NRL Wheelchair. The partnership brings together two internationally respected brands as the team prepares for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup on home soil.

The AtkinsRéalis brand will feature across the Australian Wheelaroos program, including on the front of the team’s playing jersey, training apparel and promotional activities. The partnership will provide significant national and international exposure throughout the Rugby League World Cup campaign.

NRL Wheelchair CEO, Anna Fitzgerald, said the agreement reflected a shared commitment to inclusion, accessibility and creating more opportunities for people to compete, support and enjoy sport on the international stage.

“To have a globally respected company like AtkinsRéalis back the Australian Wheelaroos ahead of the Rugby League World Cup is a tremendous endorsement of our athletes, our program and the future of the sport,” said Anna.

“Their backing will help to ensure the Wheelaroos are ready to take on the world’s best teams in Wheelchair Rugby League.”

“The Rugby League World Cup presents an incredible opportunity to showcase our athletes and Wheelchair Rugby League, and we’re proud to have AtkinsRéalis alongside us for that journey,” she added.

Karl Speed, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific at AtkinsRéalis, said:

“The Wheelaroos are an inspiring team. What they’ve achieved through sheer determination and resilience is something we admire enormously, and we’re proud to be backing them as they prepare for a World Cup at home.

“For us, this partnership is about supporting a team that reflects values we care deeply about, while also learning from the athletes and their experiences. Their perspectives help us create places and infrastructure that are more inclusive and accessible for the communities we serve.

“Sport has a remarkable ability to unite people and challenge assumptions about what’s possible. We can’t wait to see the Wheelaroos take to the pitch and inspire Australians throughout the World Cup,” he added.

The Australian Wheelaroos will compete at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with the Wheelchair tournament to be held in Wollongong from 30 October to 13 November. Fans can watch the world’s best Wheelchair Rugby League nations compete on Australian soil, with tickets available now at rlwc2026.com.

About AtkinsRéalis

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