Obvious difference for the semi pro teams is the quarntine issue, so travel to toronto to play previously not quite the same..
The six again rule is the attempt to cut back on penalties, other offences nothing has changed, still get penalised if you offend, there were a few offsides last night, which is different to NRL rules.
6 again should only be given if it would previously have been a penalty.
Sky coverage aside, thought 2 pretty decent games of rugby league considering it was first game in such a long time.

Some might not like some of the new rules but its the closest the game has been to having same rules north and southern hemisphere. Its a crazy situation in a sport where you have 3 different rule books

Just shows how badly run the game is then doesn't it?

So who would you put the blame on? RFL? NRL RL int fed?
Reality is international game historically had been closer to the RFL law book than NRL.
Changes lately have been driven by the Aus game though.
Personally i dont like the restart positioning rule, scrum/restart where offence is or on 20mtr in my mind better. Interstingly aus pundits were not happy with ptb restart after ball going in touch.
6 again rule has changed the speed and dynamic of the game.
But hey it is what it is

What is good is all levels of the game now playing by same rules

How hard is it to agree a set of rules NB? I would clearly blame those pillocks.

Pillocks? Which ones? RFL or NRL? Its a simple enough question

Pillocks? Which ones? RFL or NRL? Its a simple enough question.
Who are you saying is at fault? Do we slavishly follow NRL rule changes

I can understand adjustments for COVID but in general they mess around with the rules or 'interpretations' too much.

I am not actually disagreeing with you, it is crazy that you have 2 domestic leagues playing different rules and then a different set for international games. But why is that fault of the RFL if thats whats being suggested.

Changes to the rules has been a part of the game ever since i have been watching it, some good, some bad. Without it we would still be in unlimited tackle territory and 3 points for a try, so its not all bad

Don't think anyone specified the RFL but unless its been wound up on the quiet, I thought the International Rugby League was the world governing body. So in this instance, those pillocks.