“More major changes” – Three more rugby law changes we'd like to see in 2024 - Page 3 of 3 - Ruck

“More major changes” – Three more rugby law changes we’d like to see in 2024

#3. Penalty advantage limited

We propose implementing a defined limit for penalty advantage, perhaps ranging from three to five rucks. We strongly dislike the current scenario where the attacking team can maintain possession indefinitely within the 22-meter area under the advantage rule, which disrupts the flow of the game and diminishes its momentum.

Referee, Sara Cox awards a penalty try during the Pre Season Match between Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate on 1 September 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK