Being a fan of both codes, I would definately be interested in seeing this, Ever since the Wigan - Bath challenge in the 90's. www.therhinos.co.uk/news/19170.php

Being a fan of both codes, I would definately be interested in seeing this, Ever since the Wigan - Bath challenge in the 90's. www.therhinos.co.uk/news/19170.php

I only want to watch Rugby league,I have a slight passing interest watching Ru on TV.Two different codes .Where do they want this to go? a 3rd code?or a RU and RL to be unified?otherwise whats the point?

I'm not sure what you can do to merge the rules. Whatever you do around kicking, scrums, the ball going out of play, points scoring, number of players, there is always one key difference: What happens when a player is tackled? We need our quick re-cycle, RU needs it's contest for possession/pile-on.

You could say whats the point about a lot of things, however I dont think this is the birth of a new code, more of an appreciation for both codes and the regard that is held between 2 different sets of players.



Guess we'll have to wait and see. GH seems interested, and Ill gladly trust his judgement.

I think quite alot of people will be intrigued to see how this pans out. Exhibitions in any sport are are always interesting.

A trial game would be needed but i cant see it coming to much

From the link, it suggests the conversation was in Oz. Does this mean the game would be versus an Oz RU team? A super 15 team? Or an Aviva Prem team?

The point from Leeds view is of raising their profile which is fair play to them, whether it would or not I'm not sure though it depends just how much these hybrid rules are split 50/50. If the rules favour the Union boys too much because Union is the bigger sport nationally and worldwide it could end up a damaging exercise. If its a fair split and Leeds won it couldn't do us any harm.

For me, when I try to come up with a game that takes the best parts of both games, I end up with pretty much rugby league. However, for this I will try again

13 a side
Lineouts
Uncontested scrums
3 man (each side) rucks
Union scoring
No ball stripping rule

So it could mean that it may have been turned down by NRL teams

Do you mean there should be a rule against ball stripping or the ball stripping rule that we've got in league should be scrapped?

Brent Webb's angle of passing would be very suited to the dark side.

Meh, no benefit to league from this circus, just drawbacks.

Can't see the point of this to be honest - I can think of few RL supporters that enjoy watching the other code. I for one wont be bother with this game.

...and, as Gareth hints at, if one of our lads gets injured because they don't really know or understand what they are doing then it can only be detrimental to the Rhinos.

the latter

agree I cant see the point of it

Let Wigan do it.

I thought when Saracens acquired Joel Tomkins that the deal included some form of cross code challenge match along the lines of the Dwyer hybrid - when's that occurring?

Union could learn a lot from league.....starting with 'how to score a try'

These are the rules

Hybrid rugby rules

* Thirteen players per team:

* Instead of six-tackle sets and unlimited phases, a set time in possession (shot clock) is used where the attacking side has 60 seconds with the ball. Teams in possession are required to score or kick during this time otherwise a turn over in possession will occur on the sound of the shot clock or referee’s signal. The ruck and maul will also be subject to the shot clock;

* Play the ball (RL) applies while the attacking team is in their own half of the field;

* Ruck and maul (RU) while the attacking team is in their opponent’s half of the field;

* Six-man contested scrums with the attacking side to have the loose head with the ball fed into the centre of the scrum. Scrums will be governed by current rugby union laws, especially touch and engage;

* A try will be worth five (5) points, conversions and penalty goals will be worth two (2) points and field goal will be worth one (1) point.

* There are to be two referees, one union and one league;

IMO it favours union teams more. I don't see any benefit for rugby league teams to embrace this apart from gaining popularity.

The NRL teams have never been offered this type of match. What the guys in Oz want is Australia Kangaroos vs the Wallabies in a Hybrid match.

The NRL/ARL though are not really showing any real desire to make this happen. They dont need to as RL is in a very strong position.

Absolutely. Much as I admire Hetherington this sham of a match would only serve to be a distraction from what this club and its fans are really interested in - winning Rugby League trophies.

This pointless exhibition may raise the club's profile, but playing it in the middle of our season will only serve to undermine the competition which pays the bills. I thought we learnt this a decade or more ago when we almost lost to easybeats Huddersfield-Sheffield after allowing our star player to play in the Middlesex Sevens.

I don't see how this will raise the profile of the game in other parts of the country. After Wigan blew Bath away, the whole episode was quickly swept under the Union carpet and forgotten.

(Repeat of my post on the VT thread) The rules are awful... thehybridcode.com/index.php?page_id=438 ...any League side would largely be restricted to going for long range scores. I'm not sure how Union sides would build any attacks with the 60s rule in place. As a Leeds fan I hope we go nowhere near this - do we really want to risk injuries in Scrums, Rucks and Mauls?

(Repeat of my post on the VT thread) The rules are awful... thehybridcode.com/index.php?page_id=438 ...any League side would largely be restricted to going for long range scores. I'm not sure how Union sides would build any attacks with the 60s rule in place. As a Leeds fan I hope we go nowhere near this - do we really want to risk injuries in Scrums, Rucks and Mauls?

I'd love to see it

I just can't get excited about this. Seems like a pointless way to pick up injuries and an extra game in a season where, if we get to finals again, we'll need all the fresh players we can.