Rob Hawkins, a key player for England's wheelchair rugby league team, has scored 14 tries in the ongoing Rugby League World Cup. His journey began in 2014 after a serious illness left him bedbound for 18 months, leading him to discover wheelchair rugby league by chance when he sought to play basketball.
As England prepares to face Australia in the semi-finals, Hawkins reflects on his competitive spirit and the challenges he has overcome, including significant health issues that once limited his mobility and daily activities.