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How old is too old?

  • 02-03-2009 2:09pm
    #1
    MrMicra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 457 ✭✭


    Just wondering how old is too old to go back to playing rugby. I am 36 and would be looking to play in the 2nd row. I was never especially good.

    Are there teams made up of crap old players who are out for a laugh and a few drinks?


Comments

  • #2
    chupacabra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,415 ✭✭✭chupacabra


    Theres no such thing as too old! :D Just go and enjoy yourself.


  • #3
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,095 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    chupacabra wrote: »
    Theres no such thing as too old! :D Just go and enjoy yourself.

    +1 bingo!


  • #4
    Steffano2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,918 ✭✭✭Steffano2002


    Two years ago I played with a 50+ year old outhalf! Don't be worrying about age! ;)


  • #5
    Tiz me
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭Tiz me


    Your never too old to have fun Go for it


  • #6
    tampopo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭tampopo


    I wouldn't recommend it. If it's four years or more since you played, and your standard is not high...learn how to talk a great game instead, while propping up the bar....


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  • #7
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    A lot of clubs have vet teams (35+) with players up to, and often over, 50 years old. Could be a good way to ease yourself into it. If you find your fitness and standard are higher than that level, then look at clubs with a few junior teams.

    Where are you based?


  • #8
    Craft25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 470 ✭✭Craft25


    I'm in bray(not OP by the way), always thought i'd like to go out to greystones one of the lower teams.. I've got the build for it but never got to play (wrong school and such). Late 20's now.. would they be receptive to taking a complete novice at that age and teaching the basics, how to tackle properly etc.

    I'd feel like a knob rockin up with no clue except having watched on telly all the years.


  • #9
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Seapoint is very close to Bray, and a good club. Will send you a PM tomorrow.


  • #10
    Shelflife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,077 ✭✭✭Shelflife


    play as long as your happy and enjoying it, i played against a 60yr old hooker lately and you still wouldnt mess with him.


  • #11
    Climate Expert
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Climate Expert


    Craft25 wrote: »
    I'm in bray(not OP by the way), always thought i'd like to go out to greystones one of the lower teams.. I've got the build for it but never got to play (wrong school and such). Late 20's now.. would they be receptive to taking a complete novice at that age and teaching the basics, how to tackle properly etc.

    I'd feel like a knob rockin up with no clue except having watched on telly all the years.

    Go for it. If you have the build then that can make a lot of difference to an inexperienced player. Find your right position and away you go, no reason why you couldn't be playing J1-J2 rugby in a a few years.


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