Forces Duo Win In GB Wheelchair Rugby's First Paralympics Battle

The Team GB Wheelchair Rugby have won their opening match of the 2020 Paralympic Games with two ex-servicemen impressing in Tokyo.

The RAF's Stu Robinson and the Army's Ryan Cowling were key parts of the GB team who ran out 50-47 winners against Canada.

It was a tense battle, but Robinson's 14 tries helped GB win the match while Cowling got a try at the end of the match.

The sport, which is affectionately nicknamed 'murderball', was featured on the opening day of the Tokyo Paralympics.

The other match in GB's group saw the USA pick up a 63-35 win over New Zealand.

Team GB take on New Zealand in their next match on 26 August.