Born from a blend of speed, strategy and fierce determination, wheelchair rugby is an intense, contact team sport played by males and females across eight-minute quarters.
As the national governing body for wheelchair rugby, Wheelchair Rugby Australia is proud to lead and grow one of the most exciting and inclusive sports in the country.
From local clubs and grassroots programs to the world-class Australian Steelers, we’re here to help more Australians discover it, play it, and cheer for it.
Whether you’re picking up a ball for the first time or simply curious about this incredible parasport, welcome to wheelchair rugby.
NEWS //
Brisbane will host the World Wheelchair Rugby Cup from 25 to 29 October 2027, bringing eight of the world’s leading teams to Queensland for one of the most significant events in Australian wheelchair rugby history, leading into quarterfinal week of the adjacent Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.