Interestingly I didn't notice any in the Wire/Wakey game tonight and in fact the first penalty for moving off the mark was awarded too. Positive signs that they've finally wised up? I certainly hope so.

if there has been a change in policy by the refs then it needs communicating as there were several embarrassing attempts to win a penalty at the ruck

There were. 3 by Ben Murdoch-Masia alone but at least the 3rd one got pinged which is the first one this season that I'm aware of. I'm not sure if it constitutes a change in direction on it's own but coupled with the lack of the ruck penalty it's a step in the right direction. I'd still like to see less tolerance and we need to see if the other games this weekend are similarly reffed but, fingers crossed, it's an acknowledgement that this whole issue is one that needs addressing.

more of the same hudds v hull kr

and also catalans v leeds

ruining the game

Been a return to it all over the weekend. I think it was a false dawn, unfortunately.