Wayne Bennett proposes rule change for NRL bunker usage
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

South Sydney Rabbitohs head coach Wayne Bennett plans to discuss a proposed rule change regarding the usage of the bunker with NRL officials after the season. Bennett has criticized the bunker system, suggesting it should be eliminated entirely and replaced with a challenge system where teams can request bunker assistance only on try-scoring plays. If teams are unsuccessful in their challenge, they would lose the ability to challenge again, similar to the current captain's challenge. Bennett aims to present his proposal to NRL executive chairman Peter V'landys during the league's annual rule review meeting.
- •Bennett criticizes the current bunker system.
- •He suggests a challenge system for try-scoring plays.
- •Proposal to be discussed with NRL after the season.
- •NFL's annual rule review is a key setting for these discussions.
- •Bennett previously supported other rule changes this season.
- 5:50 AMZero Tackle NRL — Wayne Bennett set to propose rule change in off-season
"The Rabbitohs coach has been vocal about his thoughts on the game recently.
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