Rugby League
by James Matthey
14th Mar 2021 2:18 PM
We're just one round into the new season and already fans are voicing concerns that rule changes implemented in 2021 may be altering the game too drastically.
Last year the NRL unveiled a suite of rule changes introduced with a view towards "less stoppages, more unpredictability and increased excitement for our fans".
Last season's "six-again" rule for ruck infringements sped the game up considerably and rugby league bosses have gone even further this year. Being offside within 10m now results in six more tackles, rather than a full-blown penalty, while scrums have been ditched in favour of play-the-balls when the ball or a player goes over the sideline.