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ParalympicsGB launch winning defence of wheelchair rugby title against Australia
Paralympics rugby

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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