How Hawkins overcame illness to star for England

BBC England Monday 09 November 2026, 15:15 UTC 1 min read

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When Rob Hawkins replied to what he thought was an advert to play wheelchair basketball in 2014 he could not have imagined he would be a key part of an England side defending their Rugby League World Cup title.

Hawkins (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Rob Hawkins (PERSON) Rugby League World Cup (ORG)

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How Hawkins overcame illness to star for England