Wheelchair Rugby Victoria
Wheelchair Rugby is the most
exciting sport on wheels!
It is a fast-paced, tactical game for people with a physical disability that affects
at least three of their limbs.
Upcoming tournaments and events
Wheelchair Rugby Victoria Strategic Plan
2021–2024
Growing the sport – enhancing choice, access and participation in Victorian Wheelchair Rugby.
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To read or download the Wheelchair Rugby Victoria Strategic Plan 2021-2024 please click here.
What is Wheelchair Rugby?
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Wheelchair Rugby Australia is the national governing body for the sport of Wheelchair Rugby. Wheelchair Rugby Victoria proudly works in partnership with Wheelchair Rugby Australia as the sole sport deliverer in the state of Victoria as part of a unified model.
​Partnership with Rugby Victoria
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We have proudly partnered with Rugby Victoria to strengthen the community support of wheelchair rugby and open this exciting sport to new spectators and fans. The competing teams in the Victoria Protect Wheelchair Rugby Cup have the names and club colours of four of Victoria’s strongest rugby union clubs as part of the growing ties between the two sports.
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Thanks to the VRU, Box Hill RUFC, Harlequin Rugby Melbourne, Power House Rugby Union and the Melbourne Rugby Club for being part of wheelchair rugby in Victoria.
Victoria Government
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Protect
Sponsor of the Victorian Wheelchair Rugby Cup and Victoria Protect Thunder Wheelchair Rugby Team
Electrical Trades Union
Supporting the development of grassroots wheelchair rugby in Victoria
Since its inclusion to the Paralympic Games in 2000, wheelchair rugby’s popularity has taken off worldwide.
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Played on a hardwood basketball court over four, eight minute quarters, two teams battle it out using their specially designed wheelchairs to crash, block and trap their opponents in an attempt to stop them from scoring a try. A try is achieved when a player crosses the opposition’s goal line with possession of the ball.
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Despite its intensity, wheelchair rugby is a family friendly and accessible sport that all genders can play. The classification system allows players with a wide range of functionality to compete on a level playing field.
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Exciting for both players and spectators alike, it incorporates elements of several sports including ice hockey style checking, the ball movement of basketball, the scoring of rugby and the use of a volleyball.
Meet The Teams
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Powerhouse
Rugby Union
Unicorns
Rugby Union
Harlequin Rugby
Melbourne
Box Hill Rugby Union
Football Club
How to get involved
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We welcome all ages, gender and skill level and have spare sports chairs for those who have never tried wheelchair rugby before – all you need to bring is your enthusiasm! Have fun learning wheelchair rugby skills in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.
If you would like more information about wheelchair rugby, from local training and championships, to state, national and international competitions, contact our Wheelchair Rugby team at wheelchair.rugby@dsr.org.au
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Fairplay Code
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In 2018 the Victorian Government released the Fair Play Code – a code of conduct for sport and recreation in Victoria that outlines the standards of behaviour expected for everyone involved in sport and recreation.
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We endorse the principles of the Fair Play Code and encourage our sport and recreation partners and players to be aware of the code of conduct and operate under it.
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