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ParalympicsGB launch winning defence of wheelchair rugby title against Australia
Andrew Edmondson of Australia (center) and Stuart Robinson of Great Britain (right) challenge for the ball as Ryley Batt of Australia looks on during the 2024 Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby match Australia against Great Britain at the Champs Mars Arena, August 29, 2024, in Paris, France

PARALYMPICS-GB launched their wheelchair rugby title defence today with a statement 58-55 victory over world number ones Australia in front of a capacity crowd in Paris.

Great Britain made history at Tokyo 2020 by memorably clinching the nation’s first gold in the mixed-gender sport.

Returning champions Aaron Phipps and vice-captain Stuart Robinson claimed 25 and 23 tries respectively to help give their side lift off in Group B ahead of meetings with Denmark and hosts France.

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