Rules

1. These Golden Oldies rules do not permit offside play, over vigorous play, unsportsman like behavior and have been designed to increase the enjoyment of the games while minimising the chances of injury.

2. The normal rules of Rugby as per the International Rugby Board (IRB) shall apply with the following variations:

(a) All 8 forwards must remain bound in the scrum until the ball has been cleared.

(b) The scrum half must not follow the ball around the scrum.

(c) There must be no pressure scrummaging.

(d) There shall be no striking against the head by the hookers.

(e) Players may kick the ball only in their own 22.

(f) In a lineout all 8 forwards must take part.

(g) Teams scoring a try shall also restart the game by kicking the ball to the non-scoring team.

(h) Substitution of any player is permitted at any time and a player substituted may return to the game at any time.

(i) Players must observe the offside rule, particularly that of remaining behind the hindmost foot at rucks, mauls, lineouts and scrums to a minimum of 10 meters.

(j) The game shall be 3 20 minute periods.

(k) All players are to observe the restriction on tackling "older" players. These are identifies by colored shorts.

Colored Shorts
Age Group	Color of Shorts	Rules for Age Group
up to 59 years	Club Shorts
60-64 years ( or any player through medical or physical conditions that does not want to be tackled)	Red Shorts.	Can be claimed, not tackled
65-69 years	Gold Shorts	Not to be tackled.
70-84 years	Purple Shorts	Not to be tackled.
85 + years	Special shorts will be provided by the Committee.	Not to be tackled.

Colored Shorts
Age Group Color of Shorts Rules for Age Group

up to 59 years Club Shorts

60-64 years ( or any player through medical or physical conditions that does not want to be tackled) Red Shorts. Can be claimed, not tackled

65-69 years Gold Shorts Not to be tackled.

70-84 years Purple Shorts Not to be tackled.

85 + years Special shorts will be provided by the Committee. Not to be tackled.

Age Group

Over 35 but under 40 in the year of the festival.

Over 40 in the year of the festival.

Captains will be responsible for the behavior of their players.

Other variations can be organized at the discretion of the captains.