RUGBY: Six Nations to introduce bonus points
Rugby
By
The Standard
| Dec 01, 2016
The Six Nations is introducing bonus points next year on a trial basis.
The tournament finally comes into line with other major events in rewarding attacking play; the Rugby Championship has used bonus points since 1996, and the Rugby World Cup since 2003.
Until now, Six Nations winners earned two points, draws earned one each, and there was nothing for losers. Next year, winners earn four points, a draw earns two, and teams receive bonus points for scoring four tries or more, or losing within a seven-point margin.
Also, a team which wins all five of its matches for a grand slam is awarded three extra points.
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