LAWS OF GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY

The Golden Oldies Laws embody and reflect the spirit of Golden Oldies Rugby.
The aim of the Laws and the variations described below is to provide a less competitive version of the game in which player enjoyment is maximised and the possibility of injury is minimised. The cynical disregard of the laws of the game, dangerous or overly vigorous play and unsportsmanlike behaviour are not part of the Golden Oldies ethos.

The IRB Laws of the Game of Rugby also apply to Golden Oldies but are modified by the variations described in the document attached at the bottom of this page. Prior to a match the team captains and the referee will agree on the manner in which the game is to be played and the nature of the Laws to be applied. If the team captains and referee cannot agree on any "local variations", then the game will be played in accordance with the Laws detailed below.

Prior to kick off, the match referee will identify and draw the attention of players to those wearing coloured shorts. Players will be briefly reminded of the requirements that apply to those wearing coloured shorts (i.e. both in connection with tackling and in the distance those wearing certain coloured shorts may run with the ball). When a player wearing coloured shorts substitutes for another player, the referee will again draw attention to the fact that a player wearing coloured shorts is now on the field.

Team captains are responsible for the behaviour of their players. It is the obligation of all team members to ensure that the Spirit of Golden Oldies Rugby is maintained at all times.

The 'Laws of Golden Oldies Rugby' document can be downloaded here:EGOR_Laws.pdf