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After it was revealed that the NRL<\/a> would be implementing a major new rule change<\/a>, chaos erupted throughout the rugby league realm.<\/p>\n

The rule that would see the team that scores kick off to restart play rather than the side that conceded a try or goal, reported by the\u00a0Sydney Morning Herald, has caused quite a stir, due to the fact that it would be one of the biggest rule changes the NRL<\/a> has seen in half a decade.<\/p>\n

One NRL<\/a> figure harshly against the proposed ruling is Canterbury Bulldogs<\/a> GM Phil Gould, who has taken to\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0fan his frustrations.<\/p>\n

“Whoever it was that regurgitated the concept of the scoring team kicking off in the NRL<\/a>, should be publicly whipped,” Gould said.<\/p>\n

“Please… they tried this rubbish years ago and it was a disaster back then.”<\/p>\n

\"SYDNEY,SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 19: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers kicks a conversion during the round seven NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium, on April 19, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Gould is not alone in his reaction, with plenty of fans throwing cold water over the idea on social media.<\/p>\n

While the NRL<\/a> is yet to officially address the reported rule change, a committee is reportedly set to meet in the coming months to discuss several new policies.<\/p>\n


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