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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. 2 Rugby Australia have submitted a rule proposal to Lions brass ahead of this summer's tests series 2 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. read more on golf 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.' Most read in Rugby Union 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