The standard rules of Rugby as set down by the International Rugby Board (IRB) shall apply with the following variations:
- All eight forwards must remain bound in the scrum until the ball has been cleared.
- The halfback must not follow the ball around the scrum.
- There must be no pressure scrummaging.
- There shall be no striking against the head by the hookers.
- Players may kick the ball only in their own 22.
- In lineouts, all eight forwards must take part.
- Teams scoring a try shall also restart the game by kicking the ball to the non-scoring team.
- Substitution of any player is permitted at any time and a player substituted may return to the game at any time.
- Players must observe the offside rule, particularly that of remaining behind the hindmost foot rule at rucks, mauls and scrums, lineouts to a minimum of 10 metres.
- The game shall be three x 20 minute periods.
- All players are to observe the restrictions on tackling "older" players. These are identified by coloured shorts as described below.
Coloured Shorts
The following shorts are to be worn during a World Festival. The coloured shorts system was
devised some years ago and has proven to be the most satisfactory way or recognising players of various ages. It will only work effectively if treated with respect and little common sense.
Club Shorts.... Players 35-59 years
Red Shorts....Players aged 60-64 years
The red shorts can be worn by any player under 60 who has an injury or handicap and does not want to be tackled - providing the reason is genuine and reasonable. While these players cannot be tackled! They can be claimed.
Gold Shorts....Players aged 65-69 years
Not to be tackled
Purple Shorts.... Players aged 70-84 years not to be tackled Special Shorts.... Players aged 85+ years. These shorts are provided by the Organising Committee
Not to be tackled
Claiming
"Claiming" can best be described using this example:
The player with the ball (a wearer of red shorts) cannot be tackled but may be "claimed" or held by wrapping one's arms around his body to prevent further forward movement.
He must not be thrown to the ground, and he must be able to free the ball to play it. In other words, you can hold them (or "hug" them gently) but do not tackle them.
The defender can stand in front of the player with the ball (the red short player) with outstretched arms to prevent further forward movement, again allowing the player to play the ball.
Please Note :
Wearing of specified coloured shorts does not give a player the right to tackle other people wearing similar coloured shorts.
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