National Rugby Championship

New laws implemented in NRC

Teams will now be rewarded for strong defence with a goal line dropout when the ball is held up in the in-goal area.

They will also be recognized for aggressive territorial kicking with the introduction of a 50:22 play.

Attacking teams that boot the ball indirectly from open play or a free kick within their own half and land it either within their opponent’s 22 or touchline will earn a lineout throw.