"wheelchair rugby" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: 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. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|wheelchair basketball|rugby}} Blend of wheelchair basketball + rugby Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wheelchair rugby (uncountable)
  1. (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. Wikipedia link: wheelchair rugby Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Disability, Sports Synonyms: murderball (english: original name) [Canadian, Canadian-English, name, regional], quad rugby (english: American English name) [US, name, regional] Translations (the variation of rugby played by players in wheelchairs): pyörätuolirugby (Finnish), rugby-fauteuil [masculine] (French), rugby en fauteuil roulant (French)

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