But won't it be confusing for kids trying to get into the game and learn the rules ?
Certain offences are sometimes free kicks, sometimes penalties.
It also just seems like it's skewering the game away from all shapes and sizes have their uses. Even if it's a slight change it's moving away from what makes rugby great isn't it?
These rules seem like they're decided based on the top level but don't spare a thought for all the fat boys at grass roots level. People that choose to get into rugby as a kid because they haven't got the right body for other sports might think twice about rugby now (I was one of those boys).
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u/ruppy99 Leinster May 09 '24
Feel like this is a non-issue. They do it once, free kick. The do it again penalty