Super Rugby Pacific Introduces New Offside Rule to Promote Running Rugby

The rule change aims to eliminate 'kick tennis' and enhance the game's spectacle by encouraging counterattacks.

Super Rugby Pacific is set to implement a new offside rule to discourage static kicking exchanges and promote running rugby.
The rule change, known as the 'Dupont Law' tweak, requires players to be put onside by the kicker or a teammate, eliminating the advantage of static defenders.
World Rugby has sanctioned the rule change as a trial, with potential for introduction at Test level later this year.
Feedback from fans, coaches, and players has driven the decision, aiming to make the game more exciting and enjoyable.
The new rule is expected to decrease territorial kicking duels and increase ball-in-play time, enhancing the spectacle for spectators.