Day one of the LCA NRL Wheelchair Championships kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre, bringing together the best state-level Wheelchair Rugby League talent from across the country. The tournament, which runs across the weekend, showcases the skill, speed, and inclusivity of one of rugby league’s fastest-growing formats.

Teams representing New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, the ACT, Affiliated States and New Zealand took to the court for a full day of high-intensity matchups, each vying for early momentum in the national competition.

Team ACT are setting the pace with several impressive wins

Results from Day 1

ROUND 1

ACT defeated NSW 52-4

NZ defeated QLD WHITE 24-14

AFFILIATED STATES defeated VIC 12-6

ROUND 2

QLD MAROON defeated NZ 24 – 10

NSW defeated VIC 40-8

ACT defeated AFFILIATED STATES 48-0

ROUND 3

NSW defeated AFFILIATED STATES 34-6

ACT defeated VIC 34 -8

QLD MAROON defeated QLD WHITE 28-6

Jack Kruger, QLD Maroons, leads the tries leaderboard with 7 on Day 1

TOP TRIES

Jack Kruger QLD MAROON 7

Zac Carl ACT 7

Joey Abboud NSW 5

James Hill ACT 5

The Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre provided a world-class venue for the athletes and fans alike, with matches streamed online and spectators packing the stands to support inclusive rugby league at its finest.

Day Two will see finals positions take shape, with each team looking to secure crucial wins heading into Sunday’s play-offs and championship deciders.

The LCA NRL Wheelchair Championships continue to highlight the sport’s accessibility and community spirit — where men and women, with and without disabilities, compete together on an equal playing field.