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Wheelchair Rugby Gender Equity Playbook

The Wheelchair Rugby Gender Equity Playbook is your ultimate guide to making the sport more inclusive, fair, and dynamic for women and girls. Designed to break barriers and level the playing field, this strategy tackles key issues like access, representation, and leadership. From increasing female participation to ensuring equal opportunities in coaching, officiating, and governance, the playbook lays out actionable steps for organizations, teams, and individuals to drive real change.

With a focus on policy shifts, funding equity, and cultural transformation, it’s more than just a document—it’s a game plan for a stronger, more inclusive future in wheelchair rugby. Let’s roll forward together!

English Version

World Wheelchair Rugby Gender Equity Strategy

World Wheelchair Rugby Gender Equity Strategy – Summary

World Wheelchair Rugby Gender Equity Playbook for the Club System

French Version

Stratégie d’équité entre les sexes de la World Wheelchair Rugby

Stratégie d’équité entre les sexes de la World Wheelchair Rugby – Summary

Manuel d’équité entre les sexes de la World Wheelchair Rugby Pour Le Systeme Des Clubs

International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 WWR have released a history of women in wheelchair rugby written by Kathy Newman Director of Competition and Development.

History of Female Participation in Wheelchair Rugby

For International Women’s Day we celebrated women in wheelchair rugby. Women’s teams are growing around the world. Find out more about how this has happened in Brazil through a new book ‘The Journey of Women in Wheelchair Rugby in Brazil’ a partnership between The Project Para Sport Brazil + Accessible, and the Brazil Wheelchair Rugby Association.

The Journey of Women in Wheelchair Rugby in Brazil


Women+ News

Read the latest news articles on Women’s development in wheelchair rugby!


Women’s Cup Photo Gallery

2023

Women's Cup 2023 Wheelchair Rugby. Paris. March 2023. 3e édition de la Compétition de Rugby Fauteuil féminin. Organisé par Capsaaa. ©_Laurent_Bagnis @bagnis.pics

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