As part of the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival in Cardiff, 1,297 participants came together to successfully break the record for the world’s largest rugby scrum.

Six Bathurst members were involved in the attempt, dreamt up by organisers to add to what was already an enjoyable experience for those present at the festival.

The attempt broke the previous record by over 100 participants, which was set at Twickenham during the Rugby World Cup.

Bathurst Bernie McMullen was one of those involved in the record attempt.

The Central West Old Bulls Golden Oldies Rugby Club vice-president said the scrum was part of a very memorable trip north.

“This scrum we participated in was in the Guiness World Records, the largest in the world, and was part of the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival in Cardiff in August,” he said.

“The next festival will be in Christchurch. It goes Northern-Southern hemisphere every two year.”

McMullen said it was a fun experience to be part of something that would go down in the history books.

“It was a bit of good fun and something to do. It’s something to tell the grandkids, that you’re in the Guiness Book of Records.

“The organisers over there decided to do it, so they decked us out in either red or white t-shirts and put us on either side.”

It wasn’t the last time that some of the New South Welshmen involved would see each other.

Some of the group were reunited on Saturday for the Central West club’s gala day in Eglinton.

McMullen said the group is always looking for more people to get involved, for the chance to take part in some fun events.

“We have a gala day at the end of each season. We’ve got teams down from Sydney, Orange, the Central Coast and our local guys of course,” he said.

“We’re looking for people who want to have a good time and a bit of fun. It doesn’t necessarily matter about your football skills. 

“It’s all very jovial, playing in the right spirit of things.

“It’s our last game for the season and what we’re doing is trying to encouraging more participants to get involved. We’re badly in need of more players.”

Golden Oldies sports are open to anyone 35 and over who wish to keep active while being part of a fun and social environment.

One of the world’s top referees, Nigel Owens, was even brought in to help officiate the scrum.

Owens also earned his own accolade, the record for refereeing the most international rugby matches.