About USD 8,454-8,899 (US retailer How iRoll Sports)
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Rugby. Made-to-measure rugby chair with a Y-frame chassis in offensive or defensive layouts.
Melrose
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The Melrose Rhino is a wheelchair rugby chair from New Zealand, fabricated for each athlete after a consultation. Offensive chairs come with a choice of wings ahead of the main wheels. Defensive chairs carry front pick bars for striking and holding opponents' chairs. Both have spoke guards and rear anti-tip guards, and Melrose builds every model to comply with IWRF rules.
- Versions
- Offensive (wings) or Defensive (pick bars)
- Sizes
- Custom built to the athlete
- Compliance
- IWRF rules
- Wheel protection
- Spoke guards
Melrose Rhino (Offensive / Defensive) key features
- Custom built after consultation with the athlete
- Offensive version with a choice of wing designs
- Defensive version with front pick bars
- Spoke guards protect the wheels
- Rear-mounted anti-tip guards
- Manufactured to comply with IWRF international rules
Who the Melrose Rhino (Offensive / Defensive) suits
For wheelchair rugby players at any level who need a federation-compliant chair in an offensive or defensive layout. The custom build means the chair is specified around the player's function and role on court.
Melrose Rhino (Offensive / Defensive) specifications
| Versions | Offensive (wings) or Defensive (pick bars) |
|---|---|
| Sizes | Custom built to the athlete |
| Compliance | IWRF rules |
| Wheel protection | Spoke guards |
| Anti-tips | Rear mounted |
| Guide price | USD 4,000 |
| Maker country | New Zealand |
| Brand | Melrose |
| Category | Sports wheelchairs, Rugby |
| Catalog ID | MW-028 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Melrose Rhino (Offensive / Defensive): common questions
How much does a Melrose Rhino rugby chair cost?
The guide price is USD 4,000, as listed by a US retailer for the offensive version. Ask for a quote for your own specification.
Is the Melrose Rhino legal for competition?
Melrose states that all models are manufactured to comply with the international rules of the IWRF, the wheelchair rugby federation.
What is the difference between the offensive and defensive Rhino?
The offensive chair has wings in front of the main wheels. The defensive chair has pick bars at the front, used to strike and hold opposing chairs.
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