NRL boss Dave Smith says there is still no place for the shoulder charge in the game and from now on, if a player uses the tackle method, they'll be sidelined.
His comments come after Sydney Roosters forward Kane Evans escaped suspension for his big hit on Bulldogs prop Sam Kasiano, sparking debate that the shoulder charge should be legal again.
The lack of punishment had many fans complaining over the inconsistency of enforcing the rules.
Rugby league broadcaster Phil Gould called for clarity over the shoulder charge in his Sydney Morning Herald column.
"What are players to think of these mixed messages given the strong stance it has taken against this kind of collision in recent years? Was the "no charge" an admission that they have over-reacted or over-policed this tackle form in the past?" he wrote.
But Smith confirmed they'll tighten the rules from now on and offending players will be side-lined.
"No place at all for the shoulder charge in the game @NRL. The rules will tighten such that if you put a hit on you'll be on the sideline."
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