Phil Roberts

Rugby League Ireland Wheelchair player/coach. Wigan Warriors Wheelchair player. All my own views and not representative of any organisation.

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

Finally, it is happening . . . @AndrewVossy calling @SuperLeague 😍😍😍 @WiganWarriorsRL @WarringtonRLFC #SLWigWar #rugbyleague #superleague

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

@EwanClibensWhrl Or, alternatively, we could start the season later every year, making it shorter and shorter. And, play most of the games in July & August, when people normally holiday, especially if they have school age kids. 🤡

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

The start of the next chapter - a domestic Wheelchair RL competition in Ireland. ☘️♿️🏉

[RLI Wheelchair @RLIWheelchair]

Reflecting on an historic weekend for @Irelandrl at @GormanstonPark as Leinster and Munster competed in our first ever domestic @WheelchairRL match! ☘️♿️🏉
@sportireland @TheWheelThingRL @Six_Again @Forty20LIVE @EuroRugbyLeague @leagueexpress @IntRL @rloutsiders @RTEsport

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

@MrJohnSeager @Betfred @WheelchairRL @SuperLeague @RugbyLeeds @WiganWarriorsRL Safe trip mate. See you later!

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

Somebody say SL play-offs? Oh yes please! 🍒⚪️♿️🏉#cherryandwhite

[Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ @WiganWarriorsRL]

📋 𝙎𝙌𝙐𝘼𝘿 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎

Here is your Warriors Wheelchair squad to travel to Leeds tomorrow in the play-off semi-finals!

📍 The Edge, Leeds
⏱️ 6:30pm K.O.
🆓 Entry is free for spectators

#WWRL

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

Another ☘️♿️🏉 session incoming. More new players confirmed. 2025 is going to be huge! @Irelandrl @EuroRugbyLeague @sportireland @_SportNI #allirelandchampionship

[RLI Wheelchair @RLIWheelchair]

Only 3 more sleeps until our next OPEN training session! ☘️♿️🏉

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

@FreyaLevy @DuddleReece I think he is referring to Leeds player who goes to take a tag. London player grabs his arm and uses his own momentum to spin Leeds player round.

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

Agree 100% BUT crossroads is already behind us. Those the game was created for being increasingly excluded. An easy fix to halt the slide but the obsession is creating ‘Rugby League’ in wheelchairs! Fundamentally, it’s a lack of understanding of disabled participants.

[James Simpson-Hill MBE @SimWheelchairRL]

Proud of the players in tough conditions today

WheelchairRL is at a huge crossroads

Do we want to be a skilful, freelowing, agile, attractive to watch game.

Or this shirt pulling, fending, shoving unattractive path we are going down.

Celebrate skill 🤙

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

More new players and the squads are building nicely for next year’s inaugural domestic competition! 👊

[RLI Wheelchair @RLIWheelchair]

2 weeks to go until til our next OPEN training session. Bring it on! ☘️♿️🏉 @21Healthcare @Irelandrl @EuroRugbyLeague @IntRL

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

At one point, the make up of the teams meant we literally had Leinster vs Munster . . . just saying! ☘️♿️🏉 @Irelandrl @EuroRugbyLeague @sportireland

[RLI Wheelchair @RLIWheelchair]

Superb @Irelandrl @WheelchairRL Development Session this weekend. Great to welcome more players into the fold! ☘️♿️🏉 #hc21sports @EuroRugbyLeague

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

@squelchTA Well deserved! 💪

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

Game day! 😍
🍒⚪️♿️🏉

[Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ @WiganWarriorsRL]

💥 It's 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐘!

Our Warriors Wheelchair First Team are in action at Robin Park Leisure Centre this afternoon as they take on @London_Roosters!

#WWRL

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

@Catriona1989 @WheelchairRL @DecRoberts1997 @riggers92 Thanks for coming along. Left ourselves a lot to do in that 2nd half but what a fightback! 👊

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

Round 2 road trip! 🍒⚪️♿️🏉

[Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ @WiganWarriorsRL]

💥 It's 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐘!

Our Wheelchair side travel to face @London_Roosters this afternoon in Round 2 of the new @SuperLeague season!

#WWRL

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

Absolutely thrilled to have such a key strategic partner onboard who share our vision for developing @WheelchairRL in Ireland and providing opportunities through wheelchair sport. @Irelandrl @TheWheelThingRL @sportireland @IWASport @RGKWheelchairs @EnableIreland @IrishWheelchair

[RLI Wheelchair @RLIWheelchair]

@Irelandrl are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with HC21 Sports.
Headquartered in Cork, HC21 Sports take pride in partnering with world-leading manufacturers whose products and solutions make a real difference. #hc21sports 1/2

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

Nearly time! 🟢⚪️♿️🏉

[Phil Caplan @scratchingshed2]

Ireland stages Wheelchair Rugby League Celtic Cup for first time - preview https://t.co/4JZoqHhmEb

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

🍒⚪️♿️🏉

[Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ @WiganWarriorsRL]

🗣️"I love being part of a growing community at Wigan Warriors."

Jack Heggie sat down before the Betfred Wheelchair @TheChallengeCup Final to talk through playing disability sports, being part of a community and creating history! 👇

#WWRL #ChallengeCup
https://t.co/9aR4eMKfki

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

There are no barriers for @MelGriffith46 just opportunities. Very rare to meet a person with such a strong ‘can-do’ mindset and who is such a coachable player. @Irelandrl @OutOfHerLeague @TheWheelThingRL

[RLI Wheelchair @RLIWheelchair]

Today’s Celtic Cup player spotlight is on Melanie Griffith, who made an excellent try scoring debut last year! ☘️♿️🏉
Our squad members are available to sponsor, supporting with wheelchair and training costs. Please email [email protected]

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

A truly historic event! ☘️♿️🏉 @TheWheelThingRL @Six_Again @Forty20LIVE @Forty20magazine !

[RLI Wheelchair @RLIWheelchair]

The first ever @WheelchairRL international fixtures will be held in Ireland next month as we host the Celtic Cup! 🟢⚪️♿️🏉

[Phil Roberts @POR1970]

@georgeyboy Belting mate thank you. All the better for knowing so many resilient and determined people! 👍