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Bryce Crane prepares to represent Australia at PDRL World Cup
Bryce Crane is preparing to represent Australia at the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup.
In 2020, aged 18, he suffered permanent nerve damage and paralysis in his right arm after a tackle while playing for the Narellan Jets in south-west Sydney.
The injury changed his life, but he has returned to the sport he loved growing up.
This will be Crane's second PDRL World Cup, after he stood out for Australia at the first tournament in 2022, even though the team did not win a game.
Australia will host New Zealand and England in a three-team tournament in Sydney from October 30 to November 8.
The final is scheduled for Sydney Football Stadium, the biggest stage the game has been played on so far.
Bryce Crane is preparing to represent Australia at the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup in Sydney.
The tournament will feature Australia, New Zealand and England from October 30 to November 8.
Crane suffered permanent nerve damage and paralysis of his right arm in a tackle in 2020, when he was 18.
He played in the inaugural PDRL World Cup in 2022 and was named in that tournament’s Rugby League World Cup Dream Team.
Australia teammate Luke Vella praised Crane’s skill, humility and support for other players.
- Who
- Bryce Crane, Australia’s PDRL fullback, is preparing to play in his second PDRL World Cup.
- What
- Australia will compete in a three-team round-robin tournament.
- When
- October 30 to November 8. The article was published on October 30, 2026.
- Where
- Sydney, Australia.
- Why
- Crane is preparing to represent Australia at the home World Cup.
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At age 18, Crane suffered permanent nerve damage and paralysis of his right arm while playing for the Narellan Jets.
Crane starred for Australia at the inaugural PDRL World Cup and was named in the Rugby League World Cup Dream Team.
Australia, New Zealand and England are scheduled to compete in the PDRL World Cup in Sydney.
- Player
- Bryce Crane
- Team role
- Australia PDRL fullback
- Tournament
- Three-team round-robin featuring Australia, New Zealand and England
- Dates
- October 30 to November 8
- Location
- Sydney
- Previous World Cup
- 2022, the inaugural PDRL World Cup
What people are saying
You don't really quite understand how much something means to you until it is ripped away
It's weird to think about but I didn't think about my life, I just thought that I lost the game that I loved growing up playing
He is obviously very skilful and has a great ability to play the game, but he is very humble
He is also very encouraging, there is times I know Bryce can make a break or make a tackle, but he puts others before himself quite often and encourages them and supports them along with their game