Brisbane Times
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·5 hours ago
NRL statistics show game speed remains stable despite 2026 rule changes
The NRL released statistics Wednesday showing game speed is largely stable despite rule changes in 2026, countering claims rugby league has become touch football. Ball-in-play time decreased slightly to 54.7 minutes, while the average winning margin increased by only 1.79 points. Injuries are down overall, though some clubs including Parramatta face significant casualty concerns.
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