Quote theredshed="theredshed"An unusual incident occured at the Willows during the 1970's leading to a change in the rules of the rugby league? This rule is still in force today. Does anyone know what the rule change was?'"
Salford v Castleford, Salford were leading 13-10 when Several hundred youngsters invaded the ptch as Castleford launched an up and under and the ball hit a spectator over the try line.
The referee Billy Thompson had to end the match which was later declared void and a replay ordered, a draw 11-11.
As a result, the RFL amended the rules - still in force today-ensuring the klaxon only sounds at a stoppage in play.