Leeds Rhinos Foundation have revealed their first ever Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) side, who will compete in their inaugural game this Sunday against Warrington Wolves Foundation at Victoria Park, Warrington, kick off 1pm.
The new PDRL side has been headed up by Leeds Rhinos Foundation’s Disability Programme Coordinator, Chris Godfrey, who has run two trial sessions during January to recruit a squad of players to represent the new team.
Speaking after the trials Godfrey said: “Getting the team together has been great, not only has the standard of rugby been very good but the calibre of person has been great too. The team all have their own stories and obstacles to overcome, but what is very apparent is that all are determined to show themselves, and others, that it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, what you did, you can enjoy playing rugby.”
The full squad is:
Dan Roberts, 31, Forward
Tom Pouncey, 28, Forward
Tom Lockett, 16, Back
Ashley Lockwood, 27, Forward
Simon Brown, 39, Forward
Nathan Collins, 17, Back
Chris Hall, 35, Back
Josh Butler, 15, Back
Owen Lockwood, 17, Back
Chris Young, 26, Back
Dylan Hughes, 20, Back
Tom Sheridan, 24, Back
Owen Britton, 19, Back
The team will play their first game this Sunday against Warrington and then the two teams plan to compete in a further two games over the 2018 season. If you would like more information on the Leeds Rhinos Foundation PDRL team contact chris.godfrey@leedsrhinosfoundation.org