Ex-England hooker and outspoken commentator, Brian Moore, has shared his proposed alterations to rugby laws in an effort to enhance the overall fan experience.
After a contentious 2023 season marked by increased scrutiny on match officials and regulations, there is a growing demand from fans for substantial adjustments.
Renowned as a tough and skilled hooker, Moore represented England from 1987 to 1995, earning 64 caps.
Post-retirement, he became a respected rugby pundit, contributing to the sport’s analysis and commentary.
Explore the changes he suggests in the list below.
You can read his full column for The Telegraph here.
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Brian Moore law changes:
#1. Extend the mark zone to the 10 metre line
Going against Warren Gatland, who suggested removing the mark completely from the game, Moore is looking to limit the number of box kicks we see in modern rugby.
The former England hooker commented: “If you supplemented this with a law that the marking player had to tap the ball and pass or run, you would speed up the restart and not allow time to be taken by kicking to touch.
“All this would go some way to removing the bane of many fans’ match-day experience: the box kick. This type of kick has now become almost ubiquitous, not only as an exit from a team’s 22, but as an attacking option between the 22 and the opponent’s 10-metre line.”