2023 International Wheelchair Rugby Cup at the Halle Carpentier and Accor Arena

Rugby isn't just for the able-bodied, thanks to wheelchair rugby, which you'll be able to discover this autumn during the Rugby World Cup 2023. Numerous demonstrations and initiations are planned in the capital's fan zones , and for the first time in France, the Coupe Internationale de Rugby-Fauteuil will be held in Paris, from October 18 to 22, 2023. A competition that should benefit from the exposure of its big sister, and which will see the world's top eight teams clash: Japan, France, Australia, Denmark, Great Britain, Canada, the USA and New Zealand.

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For four days, the teams will face off in pool matches at the Halle Carpentier in the 13th arrondissement, which will also host the semi-finals. But the final day of the competition will take place at theAccor Arena, for spectacular matches to round off the tournament in style! Did you know that, in wheelchair rugby, the ball is not oval but round, as this sport combines elements of wheelchair basketball, rugby and handball? Ready to support our Blues?

The competition program

From October 18 to 21 at the Halle Carpentier

• October 18, 19 and 20: group matches
• October 21: semi-finals
  

Sunday, October 22 at the Accor Arena

• 10 a.m.: match 7-8
• 12pm: match 5-6
• 3pm: small final
• 6pm: final