Warrington Wolves PDRL story to be told on television

THE remarkable story of the rise of the Warrington Wolves Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) team to become world champions will be told in a new TV documentary.
Adam Hills: Take His Legs, is a 60-minute documentary which follows comedian Adam Hills as he embarks on a personal, physical and emotional journey to live out his boyhood dream to play competitive rugby league.
It tells the story of the birth of PDRL in the UK and the rise of the Warrington Wolves PDRL team to become world champions in just six months
Adam is a die-hard rugby league fan and was the driving force behind establishing the first PDRL team in the UK
The documentary follows him and his Warrington Wolves team-mates as they prepare for the biggest game of their lives.
Travelling to the other side of the world, the team  play against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at the world famous ANZ Stadium in Australia at the first ever International Club Challenge to prove themselves the best in the world – and even get the chance to meet movie star and Rabbitohs owner Russell Crowe.
The documentary also deals with mental health, PTSD, and the true impact of sport and teamwork on the emotional well-being of a team who have now formed a remarkable bond and support network for each other.
It is a story of passion, determination, and the amazing ability of sport to unite and overcome.
Adam said: “Playing Physical Disability Rugby League has been one of the greatest adventures of my life. I’m so glad we brought a camera with us, because it took me to places I never expected. Like Wakefield. More than that though, it has shown me the power that sport has to change lives.”
The documentary, made by the Noah Media Group, will be screened on Channel 4 on December 13 at 11.30pm.
Fozia Khan, of Channel 4 said: “It’s been an absolute joy to commission this inspiring and thought provoking film. The story goes beyond the sports field into the lives of these incredible men to show the highs and lows of achieving their life’s dream. It’s very funny as well.”
Pete Thomas, of Noah Media said: “This story grew into something we could never have imagined – not only on the field, in the amazing journey to the World Club Challenge in Sydney, but also off the field.   An extraordinary team came together, and demonstrated the power of sport and teamwork in overcoming both physical and mental challenges.”