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NRL to trial controversial kick-off rule change on Thursday night

Sydney Morning Herald - Sport · 24 August 2026 at 6:00 pm

NRL to trial controversial kick-off rule change on Thursday night

In what could be a precursor to a permanent change, a change to the kick-off rule will be trialled for the first time in Thursday’s Broncos-Storm clash.

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