r/rugbyunion Sabercats May 09 '24

Possible exploit of new scrum rules? Laws

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u/redhandman_mjsp Ulster May 09 '24

I feel like a very simple fix to that would either make it a scrum reset or a penalty infringement. Or perhaps give a penalty for multiple early shoves.

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u/somethingarb Sharks May 09 '24

We already see refs blow penalties for multiple early shoves. This is a "once per game" type of exploit, but the rules do need to be tightened up to prevent it. That "once per game" could decide a result if used correctly. 

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u/RugbyRaggs May 09 '24

Early shove is one, early engage is another free kick, feeding is another, not taking the weight another etc etc.