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Rugby League

 

There are adapted variations of the game to ensure that Rugby League can be enjoyed by all. See below for information on these variations:
 

Wheelchair Rugby League

Wheelchair Rugby League is unique in that it offers both disabled and non-disabled players of all genders the opportunity to compete both with and against each other on a level playing field.

The sport 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

Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL)

PDRL is an adapted version of rugby league aimed at facilitating those with physical disabilities the opportunity to play.

  • Nine players in a team with a physical disability
  • PDRL is a running format
  • Full contact and/or touch rugby based on the colour of the shorts a player wears, corresponding to their physical disability.
A participant tries wheelchair basketball at an insport Series event

Get Involved

To find out how to start participating in Wheelchair Basketball you can refer to the Wales Rugby League Website and the DSW club finder

National Governing Body for Rugby League in Wales:

Wales Rugby League

Website: wrl.wales

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