VI Rugby

Visually Impaired Rugby catering for people across the spectrum of sight loss.

See Also:: Rugby League, Rugby Union

An Overview of VI Rugby

There are two forms of rugby for people who are blind or partially sighted: blind rugby and visually impaired rugby. Blind rugby was developed by the Worcester Warriors Community Foundation while Visually Impaired rugby was developed by the Change Foundation.

Both cater for people across the spectrum of sight loss and are based off the rugby 7s format. The concept is the same as mainstream rugby: pass backwards and run forwards with the aim of scoring a try over the opposition's try line.

Rugby is a great way to meet new people, improve communication skills and build stamina.

Involvement

Sight classifications are important to ensure fair and equal competition. Success at competitions should be defined by an athlete's skill and ability, not their impairment. The sight classifications should give all athletes the confidence that they are competing against others equally.

For more information and to download an application, visit: https://britishblindsport.org.uk/educationandresearch/classifications/

Adaptations and Equipment

Both formats of the game use an audible rugby ball which is coloured fluorescent yellow. Inflatable rugby posts are often used.

Facts

Matches are organised between local visually impaired and blind rugby clubs. There have been international matches to align with major championships, including visually impaired rugby teams travelling to New Zealand for the 2017 Lions Tour and to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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VI Rugby

An Overview of VI Rugby

Involvement

Adaptations and Equipment

Facts

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