Can players without a disability play?
Rule- International
- IRL
- Wheelchair rugby league
- Laws of the Game
- All ages
- 2026
- Players
Yes. The IRL guidance says teams may be a mixture of male, female, disabled and non-disabled players, with no age stipulations. A maximum of two non-disabled players per team may be on the field at any one time.
A disabled player is a player who has a physical impairment based on a permanent health condition. A non-disabled player is a player without a disability. Players classed as having limited movement wear an armband for identification.
Added 24 Oct 2026