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New Wales captain Jodie Boyd-Ward excited to make World Cup history

JODIE BOYD-WARD will captain Wales in what could be a record-breaking World Cup in Australia for the Leeds Rhinos stalwart. Boyd-Ward has now represented three…

By Ian Golden · Total Rugby League

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Jodie Boyd-Ward has been named Wales captain for the upcoming Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
Boyd-Ward can become the first wheelchair rugby league player to reach 50 international caps.
She has represented three nations across successive World Cups: Ireland, England, and Wales.

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Leeds Rhinos stalwart Jodie Boyd-Ward has been named Wales captain ahead of the upcoming Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia. Boyd-Ward, who previously represented Ireland in 2013 and England in 2017 before joining Wales for the 2022 tournament, is poised to make history by becoming the first wheelchair player to achieve 50 international caps if she plays three matches down under.

Wales will kick off their campaign against reigning champions England on Friday, October 30, before facing Ireland on November 3 and the USA on November 6. Edinburgh Giants player Stuart Williams, Wales' record international try-scorer, will serve as vice-captain for the tournament.

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New Wales captain Jodie Boyd-Ward excited to make World Cup history

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