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Too Old to start ?

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  • 30-05-2007 3:20pm
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    monosharp
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    24, too old to start playing rugby ?


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    smashey
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    Certainly not. I was that age when I started. Join a club and give it a go.


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    Cadrach
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    You'll probably never play for Ireland, but that doesn't mean you won't enjoy yourself and be a valuable asset to your local club. John Hayes and Mick Galwey both started playing rugby relatively late in life.


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    redfacedbear
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    I'd love to give it a go as well. Given my physique and fitness I could only be a front row player - not the best place for a 32yo novice methinks :)


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    heggie
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    24 too, and just getting back to it nxt season since school days


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    [Deleted User]
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    No way man, 24 is fine.......typical of modern society to view 24 as "old"!!!:D :D:D


    Just make sure u get yourself in shape and listen to the coaches and you'll have fun!!


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    EdgarAllenPoo
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    I'm 21 and I plan to join a club for the coming season(and also try get on a college team). Given my size I have no idea where I would play.

    I'm 5'6 and twelve and a half stone and I played a bit in school at both 2(because I'm bulky) and 9(because I was quick) but I'm not really sure where I'd end up given my inexpereince.


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    BigTommyBomb
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    You're too old to play for Ireland but never too old if you want to play at a low level. I started playing rugby before my father. He started at 36 and ended up playing a few games for Barnhalls first team. He was a second row though so take from that what you will.


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    smashey
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    BigTommyBomb wrote:
    He was a second row though so take from that what you will.

    He obviously had great athleticism. :D


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