Wheelchair Rugby World Showdown in Adelaide

0:00It's April 22nd, from your city to your ears. This is Adelaide News today, powered by AI. Top wheelchair rugby teams from around the world are rolling into Adelaide for a four-day showdown at the State Basketball Center in Weyville, kicking off tomorrow. This international tournament packs speed, smarts, and brutal contact, spotlighting nations like the Australian Steelers on home turf as they gear up for defending their world title in August. Players are hyped, with Vice-Captain James McQuillan calling it a huge boost to test against global rivals right here, feeding off that local energy. To launch their 2026 campaigns strong. Alongside the elite battles, national championships and a junior division will run parallel, mixing state rivalries with young South Aussie shining. In front of hometown fans, free public transport for ticket holders and accessible shuttles from the CBD, make it easy to dive in from Thursday April 23rd through. Sunday April 26th, grab seats and feel the rush up close.