natalie

Name/nickname: Natalie/Nat/Nikki

Pronouns: She/her

Year started playing/involved in wheelchair rugby? 2026

Role/discipline played? WR5s

How you got into wheelchair rugby? I randomly approached Dan after he exited a training session in Plymouth. I asked what the sport was that required a wheelchair. He told me it was wheelchair rugby and we got yapping a bit more about it. Before I knew it I was handing over my contact details and arranging my first induction session.

Favourite thing about wheelchair rugby? Being able to feel included in a sport again, without judgement.

Best moment playing wheelchair rugby? Being able to manoeuvre the wheelchair and attempt to catch the ball (not always possible)

And less about Wheelchair Rugby…

Sporting hero? Kadeena Cox and Novak Djokovic

Three words to describe me? Colourful, Stubborn, Positive

One thing people don’t know about me? I am obsessed with Giant Pandas

Favorite pre game song? I don't have one as of yet

Other sports played? Tennis