Hull KR boss Willie Peters is looking for clarification on the RFL ruling of ‘match limits’ on game-time minutes for players.
It was proposed for the end of the 2023 season that players would be limited to a certain number of minutes over a 12-month period, with levels for forwards and backs as well as players under the age of 22 and 18, with the rules set to apply from the 2025 season.
However, Peters is unsure if the rules have been ratified by the sport’s governing body or not.
When brought up in his press conference prior to Hull KR’s clash with Warrington Wolves, he was confused as to whether the rules were in place or not.
He said: “I don’t think we’ve got that, do we? I’m not sure. No one’s mentioned anything to us about that. No, I don’t think it’s in place.
“As far as I know, no one’s mentioned it this year. So, usually, we’d be getting it from the RFL, some comms around that.
“It wasn’t mentioned earlier in the year. To be honest, I’m not 100% sure with it, so I’ll find out for myself afterwards.”
Hull KR boss talks lack of communication from the RFL over potential rule change
Peters pointed to a lack of communication on the subject from the RFL, which is why he assumes that the rule hasn’t been applied in 2025.
He added: “There’s been no comms about it at all. We used to get emails and some different things around it, but haven’t received anything.”
The initial ruling was 2000 minutes (25 full matches) for forwards over the age of 22 and 2,400 minutes (30 full matches) for backs over 22.
There were also to be separate rules for those under the age of 22 and 18, with fewer minutes allowed for young players.
Those who are currently ever-present in Super League and Challenge Cup games for 2025 will be hoping for a clarification to happen promptly.
However, if the rule was to be brought in imminently, the Hull KR boss would have no issue making it work for his squad.
“It’s only Round 11, so we’ve got time to adjust. As I said before, things change really quickly in our game, so it sorts itself out. It’s nothing major, it’s just a matter of finding out to know exactly where it’s at.”
A week before Peters’ comments, the RFL had confirmed with media that plans to introduce such rules were being looked at.
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Eric T Cat
May 27, 2025 at 10:27 am
The first clubs will find out is when it’s too late, fines are imminent, and the whole things is a complete dog’s breakfast. In my opinion Rugby League is run poorly by the RFL. The goalposts are changed too frequently, often mid season, and usually to suit the vested interests of three certain clubs. These rules are reasonable, it’s a dangerous contact sport, plus it will require more players, hopefully lift the overall quality with the extra players and reduced demands. But, it needs to be laid out, negotiated with doctors, clubs, players union, etc. Then a one year trial, assess the impact, tweak the plan. Instead there being, ir not being, rules about this, of which a coach knows nothing, it’s ridiculous. Hard enough for the clubs at the top, but for Huddersfield with their injury crisis, and possible curse, or the hortific situation at Salford, it’s a nightmare, last few games they could be down to bring your boots and get a game time!