NRL's Bold Experimentation: When to Draw the Line The National Rugby League (NRL) has long prided itself on being a trailblazer in Australian sports, willing to take risks and push boundaries.
This season's experiments with new rules and initiatives are no exception, but not all innovations have been successful.
One notable example is the trial of a new kick off rule, which allowed teams that conceded a try to choose whether to receive or kick off.