Lower tackle height at community level and match limits for professional players are among changes being brought in.
Luke Gale has signed with newly-promoted Championship side Keighley Cougars, following his exit from Super League outfit Hull FC.
The RFL is allowing time for more players to receive a Covid-19 vaccine and the Omicron variant impact to be assessed.
Three all-League One ties are among the highlights of the opening two rounds of the 2022 Betfred Challenge Cup following the draw on Tuesday evening.
It will be a special weekend for the Andrade family as Savannah and Jordan get set to represent England and Jamaica.
Scrums will return in domestic competition next year, the Rugby Football League (RFL) has confirmed.
Jamaica international Omari Caro on the Reggae Warriors' rise, rugby league at the Emirates Stadium and the World Cup.
West Wales head coach Aaron Wood on signing Gavin Henson and Rangi Chase, and facing Widnes in the Challenge Cup.
England half-backs George Williams and Mikey Lewis find themselves facing off on Friday for a Grand Final place.
Hooker Edwin Ipape and head coach Adrian Lam have helped Leigh to within 80 minutes of a first Grand Final appearance.
Wigan great Denis Betts joined The Bench podcast ahead of the women's and men's double-header against Leeds on Friday.
Kevin Sinfield CBE has told Sky Sports the late Rob Burrow "taught me to be a better friend."