wheelchair rugby

Etymology
from its development from wheelchair basketball for play by quadriplegics, instead of paraplegics; and its rough aggressive play reminiscent of rugby.

Noun

 * 1)  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

 * original name, Canadian English name, Canadian regional name
 * U.S. regional name, American English name

Translations

 * Finnish: pyörätuolirugby
 * French: rugby-fauteuil,