New to NRL in the 2023 season? Here's your go-to guide on getting up to speed with the rules of rugby league before pre-season trial matches kick off in February.
On-field Rules
Mistakes are sure to be made on the field when combining a lot of muscle, break-neck speed, and a passionate competitive spirit. Learn about what regulations players must abide by to play a fair game of footy.
High tackle guidelines
What the NRL Bunker and referees look for in obstruction
Captain's challenges and sin bins
Annesley shares updated data around HIA
The HIA process from the sideline
The Bunker
To assist umpires during in-game decision-making, the NRL employees the use of 'The Bunker'. 'The Bunker' is a centralised facility where the live in-game decision review process is conducted in season.
It provides review officials with world-class technology and enables them to deliver more accurate, efficient, consistent and transparent decisions.
Learn more here or watch 'The Bunker' make a decision in real-time below.
Exclusive audio: Listen to the Bunker make a challenging call
You're ready for NRL
Now that you've got the basics down, you're ready to watch as the NRL return to action in the 2023 pre-season challenges!
2023 pre-season challenge
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