IRFU Launch Irelands first Vision Impaired Rugby Team, The Pilot Scheme will be held in Old Wesley RFC in Dublin, from 12.00pm to 1.00pm starting on 25th September.
VI Rugby is modelled on traditional rugby and takes elements from both Union and League codes while it is most similar to competitive touch rugby. The game is played in a 7-a-side format with two handed touch with referee commentary assisting players throughout gameplay.
To assist participants the ball contains ball bearings to give audible support and bright coloured bibs are used. Scrums (3 v 3) and line-outs are uncontested and there is no kicking permitted in open play.
The game is for all visionally impaired players male and female aged 18 and above with B1 to B5 sight classification.
For more information contact David McKay, IRFU Disability and Inclusion Officer- david.mckay@irfu.ie
