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Rugby
 Websites presented in alphabetical order IRB Official Website 
 Founded in 1886, the International Rugby Board (IRB) "is the world governing and Law making body for the game of Rugby Union." The site contains information on training, coaching, and refereeing; game analysis; and schedules and rankings for tournaments and events such as the Rugby World Cup. Also features information about the more than 90 member unions from around the world. http://www.irb.com/ Topics: Sports Last updated May 22, 2008 Movies: The Making of 'Murderball'
This radio program discusses the documentary film "Murderball," which "looks at the rough-and-tumble world of quad rugby -- otherwise known as 'murderball,'" a sport that is played by wheelchair users. Includes audio of the program, clips from the film, and links to related sites about the movie and about quad rugby. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4715570 Topics: Disabilities, Film: Genres & Themes, Sports Last updated Jun 28, 2005 Quad Rugby Central
"Quad [quadriplegic] rugby, or wheelchair rugby as it is also called, is a sport with roots going back to wheelchair basketball and ice hockey. ... The sport was originally called murderball due to the aggressive nature of the game." The site has information on the game's history, rules, a documentary film on the sport, players, and teams, as well as a newsletter and many links to sites about wheelchair sports and supplies. http://www.quadrugby.com/ Topics: Disabilities, Sports Last updated Jun 28, 2005 USA Rugby
This group "is the national governing body for the sport of rugby in the U.S. and serves as the sport's official representative to the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Rugby Board (IRB)." The site includes rules, a brief history of the sport in the United States, news and information about national teams, and a calendar of national rugby events. Searchable. http://www.usarugby.org/ Topics: Sports Last updated Dec 3, 2003 |
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