Wigan Warriors - wiganrugbyfans.com • NRL scrap penalties for holding down

Warriors coach Kearny has called out teams exploiting the rule by tactically lying on early in the tackle count. Normally you would get a 30m boost up field. and a fresh set vs 1 extra tackle, where you'll get maybe a 10m gain if you're lucky against a fully set defence.

At the risk of it becoming ever more complex, 1st tackle infringments should maybe be a penalty.

Overall though, the rule has made NRL fantastic to watch. I find it less frustrating than a penalty when your team gets done for it, and yet very satisfying when you get one your way.