Thought some of you might find this amusingFollowing events in the Super League play-off series last weekend, the RFL has made an announcement, introducing several new rules and regulations for next season. In a statement from Red Hall, the RFL confirmed the introduction of a Health & Safety executive whose primary concern is that of the safety of players on the field.

“Various events at the weekend have proven that this is a necessary step, and I’m sure players and fans alike will embrace the new regulations and appreciate why they will be there.” said Chris Joynt, who fills the new position. “In any other job there are health and safety policies, so why should Rugby League be any different?”

The first regulation is the introduction of the “Manual Handling” policy, which mirrors similar policies in most workplaces.
“Players will be taught the correct way to lift, which means with the knees rather than the back. Whilst this will make the play the ball much safer, it is important to note that any weight over 20Kg requires a two man lift. Risk assessments at every tackle are an essential part of the process.”

Joynt, a former St Helens and Great Britain forward, also commented on passing


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If this happens then the RFL are a joke

I hope you are being sarcastic Conventry!

I don't think he was

Am suprised that Mr Joynt does not advocate elbow pads for unexpected falls to the floor at inappropriate moments

Do you still take a notepad to games Fishsta so you can count how many forward passes St Helens do?

You know, if that had EVER happened, that would almost have been funny.

Unluckily for you, it didn't.

How do you know Sam's overly endowed?