Wales’ Boyd-Ward to make Wheelchair World Cup history
According to BBC Sport, Wales captain and Leeds Rhinos skipper Jodie Boyd-Ward will become the first player in Wheelchair Rugby League history to reach 50 international caps when she leads her team against New Zealand in the World Cup fifth-place play-off semi-final in Wollongong. Boyd-Ward has previously earned 21 caps for Wales, 22 for England, and seven for Ireland. Wales head coach Alan Caron praised the achievement as incredible and highlighted her significant contribution to the sport. The match will also mark a milestone for the team as father and son, Martin and Matthew Turner, play together for Wales for the first time.