Masters Rugby League is strictly a social version of the sport for players aged 35+ for Men’s Masters and 30+ for Women’s Masters. The aim is for enjoyment, fitness benefits and social aspects whilst players engage in a version of Rugby League modified for ‘the older player.’ The most important rule is "everyone has to buy a drink for their opposite number!”

The Spirit of Masters:

- Masters is non-competitive

- Masters does not welcome nor allow rough or over vigorous play

- Masters is about enjoyment and having a good time – on and off th- e pitch!

- There are no winners; no champions; no leagues; no cup finals

- All games end in a 0-0 draw

Masters is strictly a social version of the sport and the rules are slightly modified to cater for the older player. There are no winners, no champions and no cup finals - Masters is about is all about the spirit of the game. The most important rule is: "everyone has to buy a drink for their opposite number!"

The Rules of the Game

The rules are slightly modified to cater for older players, where safety is paramount.

Games are 13 players a side, with up to 7 substitutes. Each player wears one of six different coloured shorts, depending on their age, which relates to different levels of contact. There is a mix of tackles from full-contact, limited contact, and non-contact. There are no conversions and no turnovers. The sixth tackle results in a scrum to the defending side.

Each game lasts 50 minutes (25 x 2 halves) on a 100m x 60/68m pitch, which can all be modified at festivals.

Teams are separated into men’s and women’s formats.

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