The Whitsunday Whales Golden Oldies Rugby Union club was formed 1997 over beers many years ago at a backyard BBQ. They have toured the world every 2yrs since particpating in the World Golden Oldies Rugby Union Festival. The Whales have toured Cape Town, Toulouse, San Diego, Wellington, Edinburgh, Sydney, Japan and soon to visit Argentina.

The Golden Oldies Rugby Festival provides particpants the opportunity to visit new places while enjoying on the fun, friendship and fraternity of the tournament. Golden Oldies rugby is for players aged 35 and over and provides enjoyment for players at all levels with a focus on participation.

Cape Town, South Africa 1998

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Adelaide, Australia 1999

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Toulouse, France 2001

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Brisbane, Australia 2003

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San Diego, U.S.A. 2005

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Wellington, N.Z. 2006

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Edinburgh, Scotland 2008

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Sydney, Australia 2010

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Fukukoa, Japan 2012 

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