wheelchair rugby
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Blend of wheelchair basketball + rugby from its development from wheelchair basketball for play by quadriplegics, instead of paraplegics; and its rough aggressive play reminiscent of rugby.
Noun[edit]
wheelchair rugby (uncountable)
- (sports) A variation of rugby played by players in wheelchairs, primarily players with some disability. It is a full-contact sport and is played on a hardwood court with a ball similar to a basketball.
Synonyms[edit]
- murderball (original name, Canadian English name, Canadian regional name)
- quad rugby (U.S. regional name, American English name)
Translations[edit]
the variation of rugby played by players in wheelchairs
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