Rugby Mauls Get a New Rule | Dublin News

World Rugby is cracking down on mauls to make the game cleaner and more exciting—starting this Saturday, referees will penalize players who linger on the sides or back of a maul without actively contesting the ball. Spearheaded by South Africa’s coaching staff, including Rassie Erasmus and Felix Jones, the rule aims to eliminate sneaky tactics and force defenders to stay legal. While some coaches admit it may cause initial confusion and even penalize dominant defenders, early feedback from France’s Top 14 shows players are adapting quickly. The move could turn the maul into a sharper weapon for teams that master it—especially the Springboks—who’ve been vocal advocates for this change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c9697ee11122f23b