2025 Lions Tour could be rocked by special tiebreak twist as Rugby Australia push for ‘superpoint' rule
RUGBY Australia chief Phil Waugh has revealed that the Wallabies have submitted a proposal to the British & Irish Lions to introduce a once-off rule ahead of the summer series.
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Rugby Australia have submitted a rule proposal to Lions brass ahead of this summer's tests series
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Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh confirmed that they want the 'superpoint' rule in place incase of a drawn series
And ahead of the 2025 tour, the former Wallaby skipper says they want to introduce a 'superpoint' tiebreaker in the event of a drawn test series.
Their proposal comes after
The superpoint system, which is already used in Super Rugby, involves a ten-minute extra-time period where the first team to score wins.
It's a format similar to that of the 'Golden Goal' rule at Football Association World Cups.
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Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, former Aussie flanker Waugh confirmed the proposal will now be reviewed by the Lions board.
The Aussie icon emphasised Rugby Australia's desire to enhance the fan experience during the 2025 series.
He said: 'We've had some really constructive conversations.
"That's got to go to the Lions board around whether it's a drawn series, or you decide it through golden point or extra time.'
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He added: 'Our preference, if we put the fans at the centre of everything we're doing.
"I think that the familiarity that everyone has with 'superpoint' and the interest for that in our market is a good guide.
'Obviously, we will be making sure both parties agree. But I think that if you're thinking about some fan engagement, that's certainly very appealing.'
The Lions will play Test matches in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
They take on Argentina in Dublin on June 6 a day prior to making the long haul trip Australia.
Farrell's side will then face all the Super Rugby sides, an Invitational Australia and New Zealand side before the three test series (play Melbourne Rebels after the first test) games against the hosts.
The test series will reach a climax at the Accor Stadium on August 8 in Sydney.
2025 LIONS SCHEDULE:
20/06/2025
The Lions v Argentina
Dublin
The Aviva Stadium
TBC
28/06/2025
Western Force v The Lions
Perth
Optus Stadium
TBC
02/07/2025
Queensland Reds v The Lions
Brisbane
Suncorp Stadium
TBC
05/07/2025
NSW Waratahs v The Lions
Sydney
Allianz Stadium
TBC
09/07/2025
ACT Brumbies v The Lions
Canberra
GIO Stadium
TBC
12/07/2025
Invitational AU & NZ v The Lions
Adelaide
Adelaide Oval
TBC
19/07/2025
Wallabies v The Lions
Brisbane
Suncorp Stadium
TBC
22/07/2025
Melbourne Rebels v The Lions
Melbourne
Marvel Stadium
TBC
26/07/2025
Wallabies v The Lions
Melbourne
MCG
TBC
02/08/2025
Wallabies v The Lions
Sydney
Accor Stadium
TBC
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