Under the new rugby handicap system - Kearns beats Highland

A golf handicap is a numerical measure of an amateurs playing ability. It can be used to calculate a net score from the number of strokes actually played, thus allowing players of different proficiency to play against each other on somewhat equal terms. Handicaps are administrated by golf clubs or national golf associations. Exact rules relating to handicaps can vary from country to country.

We need a rugby handicap system to level the playing field. This will allow the teams without import players to play against Highland whose team is stacked with import players.

The team playing Highland receives points based on the following scientific formula:

• 5 points for each import kiwi player on the team
• 1 point for every year that Highland has been a club longer than its opponent.
  

Kearns should have received the following points total:

• 30 points for the 6 kiwi boys
• and 15 points for the difference in the number of years each club has been competing.
  
• for a total 45 points
• final score was 32-0
• factor in the handicap of 45 points
• Kearns beats Highland 45 - 32

Who can argue with the fairness and equity that this brings to every game.

Highland will have a 6 page research paper on why this works for golf and not for rugby.

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