Wheelchair Rugby League
Wheelchair Rugby League
Wheelchair Rugby League was developed in France in 2000 and was introduced here in 2005.
Wheelchair Tag Rugby League is quite unique in that it offers both disabled and non disabled players of both sexes and a wide age range the opportunity to compete both with and against each other on a level playing field created by the use of wheelchairs and some slight adaptations of the rules of Rugby League.
The sport is unique in wheelchair sports in that it is faithful to the rules of Rugby League;
- Five players in each team score tries in exactly the same way as Rugby League.
- Conversions are scored by punching the ball from a tee over mini-RL posts.
- Tackles are made as in tag RL by taking the attached tag or flag.
- Five tackles are followed by handing over the rugby ball to the opposition.
- Offside, knock-on and in touch applies as per Rugby League.
Click here to download a full introduction to Wheelchair Rugby League
Rules of Wheelchair Rugby League
Click here for the International Laws of Wheelchair Rugby League
Click here for a Powerpoint introduction to the Laws of Wheelchair Rugby League
World Cup 2008 Highlights
Relive the victorious England team's 2008 World Cup Campaign on YouTube
Get Involved
Individuals or teams wanting to take part, or for any other information on Wheelchair Rugby League contact:
Alan Robinson
Midlands Regional Development Officer
alan.robinson@rfl.uk.com
07775 022803
Ash Howlett
Midlands League For All Officer
ashley.howlett@rfl.uk.com
07854 169156
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