Explainer: How the RFL’s new rules on ‘match limits’ capping players’ game-time will work from 2024
Everything you need to know about the ‘match limits’ which will come into play from 2024…
Ben Jones
Reducing 80 minute games and old offside rule were considered ahead of law change trial
A lower tackle height and moving kick offs were not the only proposed changes to make the game safer
Why the RFL has announced two law changes, including reducing tackle height
It is inevitable that the way the game of rugby league is played will change with the increased focus and education on player welfare, and particularly head contact.
Clubs to name extra player in matchday squad as possible law changes discussed
Clubs will name an additional player in their match day squad after the 18th man rules seen at the recent World Cup were adopted by the RFL.
Dewsbury retain three, but lose Walker to Sheffield
Dewsbury are set to lose Pat Walker to Sheffield, but have retained the services of Austin Buchanan, Ben Jones and Rob Spicer.
Jones heads north
North Queensland have moved quickly to find a replacement for the injured Brent Tate by signing Roosters utility Ben Jones.