Struggling with the links but -

I like the one mentioned above, whereby if the ball is kicked dead in goal, the restarting team have a choice between a tap on the 20 or a tap where it was kicked. Would stop an aimless hoof giving too much advantage and would see the game played more int he middle of the pitch.

Also - Held up over the line. Should result in a drop out and a new set, rather than the current go back 10, lose all momentum and play the ball. Would also encourage more running plays on the last tackle.

Charge downs. Genuine chargedowns should not result in the tackle count being reset. We'd see a lot more effort put into genuine kick pressure, the majority of which would be aimed at the ball, rather than the man kicking.

The stories in the links cover a growing movement to try and get the game away from being dominated by a brand of rugby that relies on having a huge pack to take the ball up without any thought to offload or play creative attractive rugby. Apparently Roosters and Rabbitohs had amongst the lowest number of offloads in the NRL last year despite being top teams.

This movement believes that cutting the number of subs would mean behemoth forwards would either have to get fit enough to play longer spells or be replaced with smaller guys that have better endurance.

Definately agree with that one, I'd add that if a charge down is then recovered by the kicking team I'd then give them 1 more tackle.

Two I'd add;
Running to form a scrum with the only intention to get the ref to call time off, whoever forms the scrum to get time off has to then remain and form the scrum when the game restarts, if that happens to include the two wingers, scrum half and stand off then tough.

When a try is scored or a penalty given that leads to a kick at goal the game clock is automatically stopped, so time wasting by the kicker would be pointless.

Knocking the ball dead when you have a foot over the line to be scrapped. Awful awful rule.

Agreed.

Two changes.

1. Allow penalty advantage. Often a teams momentum is stopped as a result of being awarded a penalty, allows defence to reset.

2. In close matches, Ive seen teams deliberately slow the game and concede penalties in the last minute to run down the clock. Allow the team in possession to finish a set. Obviously carry on if a penalty is given which restarts the set

allow 6 subs instead of 4 but either

1. drop the number of interchanges or

2. only 4 from these 6 can be used

only a small rule change but will give some fringe players a bit more game day experience, and allow a bit more cover on the bench for various positions

I've often said for technical infringements they should just wave all on rather than stop the game for a penalty. There's too much advantage given for a small infringement, so referees are often reluctant to give them out. If you just wipe the tackle count down, the game flows and you're more inclined to see referees punishing offenders (and less likely to have fans be annoyed that "they've been doing it all game and getting away with it"icon_wink.gif.

Make public schools and readers of the Guardian play it.

Terrible rule. It punishes good tactical kicking and gives the defender an easy way out.

Reduce the interchanges.
Have the same set of rules for all domestic competitions and international across the world.

I have wondered about having a 3rd, Regal Trophy, competition and reducing the SL fixtures to a simple play everyone twice.
The new competition would be played with 2 subs and only 2 or 3 interchanges (old school). I also thought we could use the 5m rule and push for a quick PTB, meaning a fast flowing game but less effect for scooting hookers and 5 drives and a kick rugby. This might encourage a bit of old school guile coming back into the game, whilst also minimising the physical wear and tear of an extra competition.

add 2 players per side, kick and chase, and a line out - NOT A CHANCE!

Kicking dead should result in a restart on the 30 or 40 maybe.
Get rid of scrums or change it.
All rules the same for all countries and comps.

Also. If a try is scored against Australia. It shouldn't be disallowed. Kind of gives them an unfair advantage.

Also. Shoulder charge brought back. Just give harsh punishments for head shots.