{"id":494531,"date":"2026-03-25T13:27:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/494531\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:27:10","slug":"almost-impossible-st-helens-star-gives-verdict-on-six-again-rule-as-momentum-point-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/494531\/","title":{"rendered":"“Almost impossible” – St Helens star gives verdict on six again rule as “momentum” point made"},"content":{"rendered":"

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St Helens star and former Super League Man of Steel Jackson Hastings has aired his views on the \u2018Six Again\u2019 rule following his sides\u2019 victory over Toulouse Olympique.<\/p>\n

The half-back, who returned to the northern hemisphere for the 2026 season, is a usual presence on social media, often thanking fans for their support and giving his thoughts on the competition as a whole.<\/p>\n

A recent post from the 30-year-old saw him speak out about the new interpretations of the \u2018Six Again\u2019 ruling, and how the changes have altered the way the game is played.<\/p>\n

Hastings, who put on a starring role in the win over Toulouse, posted on X, formerly Twitter, during the game between Hull FC and Leeds Rhinos on Sunday: \u201cCrazy how much the 6 agains can dictate momentum.\u201d<\/p>\n

That then led to a conversation with a St Helens fan, leading the playmaker to comment on his own sides\u2019 performance in south-west France.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were poor with our tackle and discipline our own fault,\u201d he said in response to the fan saying \u201cToulouse got every single call\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s so fast and hard to gain control of the ruck after multiple 6 agains in a row because of how fast the rucks become slowing the tackle down is almost impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new interpretations of the rules have been a hot topic in rugby league conversations on both sides of the world, with the NRL having the same problem.<\/p>\n

Momentum obviously has such a huge effect, especially down under, with the Australian competition seeing a number of blowout scores in the early part of the season as opposed to the competitive, tight contests they are used to.<\/p>\n

Luke Robinson sacked, Hull KR struggling and why it could actually be Warrington Wolves\u2019 year? \u2013 click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

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