Leeds Rhinos are currently in the midst of a significant appeal to the Netball Super League (NSL) following a contentious match against Birmingham Panthers. The game, which concluded with a 71-69 victory for the Panthers, was marred by a disputed scoring decision that has sparked widespread debate.

In the final moments of the game, Joyce Mvula of the Rhinos appeared to score a two-point 'super shot', which would have leveled the score. However, officials only credited the team with one point, leading to a tie at 59-59 and eventually a loss in overtime for Leeds. The Rhinos' management has since appealed to the NSL, citing the controversial end to the game.

The 'super shot' rule, introduced this season, allows players to score two points from a designated area during the last five minutes of each quarter. This rule was central to the dispute, as replays suggested Mvula's shot was indeed from the two-point zone.

Leeds Rhinos expressed their stance in a statement: 'NIC Leeds Rhinos Netball have submitted an appeal to the Netball Super League competition committee to appeal the result of their round 8 fixture against Birmingham Panthers. The appeal is based on the circumstances in which the game ended in regular time.'

The NSL's response to this appeal is eagerly awaited, as it could set a precedent for how similar incidents are handled in the future. The absence of video technology for match officials during games adds complexity to the situation, highlighting potential areas for improvement in the league's infrastructure.