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Bonus points are simply extra points available to teams during the group stage, outside of the usual points available for wins and losses. A win is worth four, a draw is worth two and losses...
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Aug 30, 2023 · How the bonus points system works at the Rugby World Cup - plus, how pool standings are decided and what happens in the event of a tie in the knockout phase.
Sep 16, 2023 · With two teams qualifying from each pool at the World Cup, it can get complicated if more than one side is level on points after all fixtures have been played in the opening round.
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Sep 13, 2023 · The 2023 Rugby World Cup has gotten off to a flying start, with impressive scoring on display. In five out of eight of the opening-round fixtures, we saw bonus points awarded to the winning...
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Oct 25, 2019 · Here is a summary of how points are awarded in the Rugby World Cup: Four points are awarded for a win. Two points are awarded for a draw. A try bonus point is awarded for scoring four or more tries in a match. A losing bonus point is awarded for losing by seven or fewer points.
Oct 10, 2019 · The standard try bonus – as used in this World Cup – is one extra point for scoring four or more tries, and can be earned by both teams (Super Rugby adopted a modified “net try” bonus in...
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The 2017 Six Nations Championship used the standard bonus points system on a trial basis, with the added feature that a team winning the Grand Slam would earn three extra bonus points to ensure that a grand slam winning team is guaranteed to win the tournament.
