Team: NSW Blues

Name: Rick Engles

Age: 36

Birthplace: Gosford

Disability or Non Disability Athlete: Disability Athlete

Club Details: Parramatta Eels

Date of Debut: Penrith Panthers 2013

Biggest Role Model: Roger Federer

Favourite NRL Club: St George Illawarra Dragons

Favourite NRL Player: Zac Lomax

Bio: Para-sports-mad Rick Engles has experience with 8 different para sports and he has played both Wheelchair Rugby League and Wheelchair Tennis at the representative level. Playing in the Rugby League World Cup twice and for Australia’s Tennis World Team (Davis Cup) three times are just some of his achievements to date. He is a public speaker with Wheelchair Sports NSW and is dedicated to increasing the presence of Wheelchair sports in the mainstream media. While he enjoys watching all kinds of sports, Rick also loves being outdoors whenever possible, and spending time with his awesome kids, Isla and William.