Rugby Wheelchair
Rugby Wheelchairs
Wheelchair Rugby Not For The Faint Hearted
Wheelchair rugby’s nickname is “Murderball” So if you fancy the challenge of a full contact wheelchair sport then wheel chair rugby could be the sport for you
Wheelchair rugby is open to men and women, whatever their age. If you have upper and lower limb disabilities and a desire for no holds barred action, then perhaps wheelchair rugby could be the sport for you.
I have used Draft for over 10 years they have provided me with new personalised chairs that help me perform. Their after care service has been fantastic irrepective of how much damage i cause. They go the extra mile and have even collected my chair from a training session
Steve Palmer – Ex Great Britain and London Wheelchair Rugby Club
Rugby Wheelchairs Design
Wheelchair Rugby is played in a manual wheelchair. The rules include detailed specifications for the wheelchair. Many players use custom-made sports wheelchairs that are specifically designed for wheelchair rugby.
Key design features include
- A front bumper, designed to help strike and hold opposing wheelchairs
- Wings, which are positioned in front of the main wheels to make the wheelchair more difficult to stop and hold.
- All wheelchairs must be equipped with spoke protectors, to prevent damage to the wheels,
- An anti-tip device at the back.