Australian Deaf Rugby
we are ADR
Est. 2001 - Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Australian Deaf Rugby is the national sporting organisation for deaf rugby in Australia whose mission is to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of those with hearing loss, cement Australia as a dominant force in the global deaf rugby rankings and position itself as a preferred sport domestically for deaf and hard of hearing Australians.
Our Patron
Hon John Howard OM ACPatronDeaf Rugby Australia
Our Ambassador
Laurie Fisher
What we do
Elite Participation
ADR supports the Australian Deaf Rugby Men's and Women's Teams, who represent Australia on the international stage, including at the Deaf Rugby World Cup.
Tours
ADR is a proud member of the World Deaf Rugby community and undertakes international tours to compete, allowing our players the opportunity to experience the game of rugby at the most elite levels.
Player Development
ADR offers workshops, training sessions and informational resources to empower more people to be engaged in Deaf Rugby.
Community
With part of ADR's mission being to break down barriers and advocate for those with hearing loss there are a number of ways you can get involved with us.