Limerick duo to represent Ireland at Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

CHANGING CODES: James McCarthy in hurling action for Munster earlier this month is heading to the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup where Ireland are among the favourites | SPORTSFILE

placeholder image — CHANGING CODES: James McCarthy in hurling action for Munster earlier this month is heading to the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup where Ireland are among the favourites | SPORTSFILE

James McCarthy and Maurice Noonan both have impressive medal collections as both were part of the Munster side who recently won the All-Ireland wheelchair hurling title

TWO Limerick men are hoping are heading Down Under to represent Ireland in the sport of Wheelchair Rugby League.

James McCarthy and Maurice Noonan both have impressive medal collections as both were part of the Munster side who recently won the All-Ireland wheelchair hurling title.

McCarthy is heading to Australia for his second Rugby League World Cup with Ireland while it will be a tournament debut for Noonan.

Wheelchair Rugby League is a fast, physical and highly tactical sport played on a 40m x 20m court with five players per team using sports wheelchairs. Teams can also be mixed gender, making it a unique and highly inclusive form of rugby league.

Ireland opens the wheelchair tournament against the USA on Friday, October 30. The number three ranked team in the world then play Wales and England in the group stages.

Premier Sports will televise all of Ireland's Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup matches, giving audiences across Ireland the opportunity to follow the team's progress throughout the tournament.