World Wheelchair Rugby

We aren’t here to inspire. We’re here to win.

Welcome to WWR – the official governing body of wheelchair rugby. Wheelchair rugby is not your typical Para sport. It’s a high impact, competitive, contact sport that is not for the faint of heart.

What is Wheelchair Rugby?
Wheelchair Rugby is a team sport for athletes of any gender with an impairment. It is an invasion and evasion sport with the object being to carry the ball across the opposing team’s try line. It involves full contact between the chairs. Of course, it’s not quite as simple as that! Watch our videos to see the thrills and spills of the sport.

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Our Partners

Please contact us if you would like to learn how you can become a partner of WWR. We are honoured to partner with the following organisations:

World Rugby
World Rugby House
8-10 Pembroke Street
Lower Dublin 2, Ireland
worldrugby.com

Molten, Inc.
1170 Trademark Drive,
Suite 109, Reno,
Nevada 89521 USA
moltenusa.com

International
Paralympic Committee
Adenauerallee 212-214
53113 Bonn, Germany
paralympic.org

Association of
Paralympic Sports
Organisations
apso.sport

Hogan Lovells
Atlantic House
50 Holborn Viaduct,
London EC1A 2FG UK
hoganlovells.com

International World Games Association
Avenue de la Gare 12
1003 Lausanne
Switzerland
www.theworldgames.org

 

Latest News

Wrap Up: What a Show at the European Championship Division B in Finland! 
After a tournament full of powerhouse defence, jaw-dropping tries, and
10/09/24
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European Championship Division B Daily Wrap Ups
Semi-Finals Showdown! The Stage is Set!  The intensity is at an all-time
10/03/24
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Countries Collide As European Championship B Division Returns!
The heart-pounding action of wheelchair rugby returns with the highly
09/19/24
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Rising Above: Erika Schmutz’ Dream to Redefine Wheelchair Rugby for Women Everywhere
From rolling onto the court in a regular wheelchair to representing Canada on
09/11/24
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Upcoming Events

4 Nações Sul Americanas

WWR L5 Licence Number - 202410


16 October - 19 October
Niteroi, Brazil
Event Contact:
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USA Classification Event (Name TBD)

WWR L4 Licence Number - 202406


24 October - 26 October
Lakeshore Foundation Birmingham, AL
Event Contact: Jen Allred and Caroline Hudlow
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Event Highlights / 2025 WWR Americas Championship WWR L1 Licence Number - 202507 08 July - 16 July / 4 Nações Sul Americanas WWR L5 Licence Number - 202410 16 October - 19 October / WWR European Championship  Division A 21 April - 27 April / 2024 WWR European Championship - Division B  WWR L1 Licence Number - 202402 29 September - 07 October / USA Classification Event (Name TBD) WWR L4 Licence Number - 202406 24 October - 26 October / Rugbymania 2024 WWR L5 Licence Number - 202409 14 November - 16 November

Welcome to World Wheelchair Rugby. We are the official worldwide governing body of wheelchair rugby. Contact us for more information.

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