Leeds Rhinos • Proposed rule changes 2025

I think most of us would rather rewind the clock 20 years regarding the rules of the game and have referees that rather than pandering to certain teams and players just enforce the rules. I bet just about all of the retired pros from yesteryear can’t believe the way that players act and talk to referees nowadays. It’s no surprise when you hear so many say they are not interested in watching the game any more. Rather than telling certain players when they have committed an offence without punishing them maybe the refs should penalise them and then tell them why. Current ref speak includes “quicker next time” (you’re f**#in about in the tackle but I’m not gonna penalise you)), “you’re pushing forwards, go back, (you’ve moved off the mark but I’m not penalising the offence) , and “lower next time” (it was a high tackle but I’m just gonna ignore this one ). The last one applies especially in the case of a high tackle on Harry Newman. The refs are a set of jokers along with the governing body. They can change whatever rules they want but they won’t be getting a dime of my money next season.