Super Rugby Pacific is implementing new offside laws to encourage more ball-in-hand play and discourage kicking battles. The changes aim to promote running the ball back from kicks and reduce 'kick tennis' scenarios seen in other competitions. Teams like the Crusaders and Highlanders are gearing up for the upcoming season, with players like Folau Fakatava and Ethan de Groot making appearances in pre-season matches. The league is set to kick off soon, with a focus on a more dynamic style of play.
All Black Ethan de Groot returns for the Highlanders' final pre-season match in Methven. #SuperRugbyPacific #AllBlacks Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/alVwfsolqj
Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika Pre-season friendly. #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/6R33KMnIlH
Highlanders vs Crusaders Pre-season friendly. #SuperRugbyPacifc https://t.co/gFYvsRkqmU
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Season Officially Launched https://t.co/ntUsdP6vQ1
The Queensland Reds will take on the NSW Waratahs in 'our version of State of Origin' in just over a week. #SuperRugbyPacific #StateOfOrigin #Wallabies Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/35twCd52SQ
The Australian Super Rugby Pacific captains had the chance to meet with Joe Schmidt on Wednesday. #SuperRugbyPacific #Wallabies #QueenslandReds Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/6bCOXhdUxU
Super Rugby Pacific is coming https://t.co/NKnSedDgKg
Injured Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu believes Super Rugby Pacific will “definitely” be tougher in 2024. #SuperRugbyPacific #Wallabies #AllBlacks Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/wXeHhqQ9Bj
Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava has some big shoes to fill in 2024. #SuperRugbyPacific #AllBlacks #Highlanders Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/06d6wIs8Gr
The Crusaders have named their team to take on the Highlanders in their final pre-season clash. #SuperRugbyPacific #CrusadersRugby Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/0tjEVFQpVI
📋 #SuperRugbyPacific want to put an end to relentless territorial kicking battles and get more ball in hand. https://t.co/8sVq6fs2nL
The current law states that 'defenders are put onside when a kick receiver either passes the ball or runs five metres with the ball' Super Rugby will be effectively removing these clauses in this new trial 👀 #rugby #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/1fmvTQC6AM
The ‘kick tennis’ we’ve witnessed from the Six Nations seems to have triggered immediate action from World Rugby, as they have just approved new laws to be trialed in Super Rugby Pacific 🤔🏉 https://t.co/sEB9h5NaVT
At face value, think this law trial for Super Rugby 2024 is a good one that should encourage teams to run the ball back from kicks more often. https://t.co/ap3oSJ6yqx
🗣️ “Part of that is seeing our players running the ball rather than trading multiple kicks in a battle for territory." 📋 #SuperRugbyPacific is looking to discourage kicking battles in the middle of the park. https://t.co/1e6OKvJsHO
Super Rugby Pacific Tweaks Offside Law To Encourage Counterattack https://t.co/n5r9H9XQ0c