[dg31]

Congratulations to the Rhinos on winning the Super League Grand Final this past weekend. Commiserations and huge respect to Warrington for their part in a great final.

[NikNak]

Is this an appreciation thread for a specific team or the sport of rugby?

[dg31]

I am a Rhinos fan but, as I said, I can't find another thread on here so it could be a general Rugby League thread

[NikNak]

There isn't a general rugby thread here already at Sports so we will make this thread into that. I have edited the thread title accordingly.

[dg31]

A huge shout out to Sir Kev; a great and worthy choice as new England captain.

One Rhino replacing another.

[dg31]

Some interesting new law adjustments to be trialled in the Boxing Day game between Leeds and Wakey.


Firstly, at the scrum the defending team have to pack all six players but the attacking teams’ loose forward can stand out, thereby creating an extra man – it is hoped this will encourage more attacking options at the scrum

At a charge down the tackle count will not start again

If a side kicks the ball dead from their own half the opposition will start with a 40 metre tap

I like them; scrums are too predictable in League, some changes would help. The charge down is a great option but the risks can outweigh the rewards in giving the kicking team a repeat set if you don't recover it and a long kick from your own half... anything that means you have to judge the weight of it better rather than just lumping it dead will improve the tactical considerations... hopefully they'll work well in practice.