Not all of the points though.
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???
I dont get it?
Look at Ireland’s points total
How did Italy get a point? Is it 0.2 points per loss?
I didnt even see it … 26 points after 5 games
4 points for each of the 5 wins makes 20. 3 bonus point wins against Italy, Scotland and Wales for scoring 4 tries and the 3 bonus points picked up today for winning the Grand Slam makes 26.
I’m sorry but that’s ridiculous.
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What is the point of the Grand Slam bonus points?
Weird, I suppose it’s possible to win the grand slam but still lose the6 nations otherwise?
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Bonus points for winning a grand slam. Wtf?
They needed them in the end.
No it’s not. Soccer types getting hot and bothered by the intricacies of rugby union. Run along and find a soccer thread to ruminate about something as ridiculous as the away goal rule or the penalty shoot lottery for declaring a winner in a drawn match.
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It’s a complete gimmick and has made a mockery of what once was a prestigious competition.
This is the anti rugby thread, mate… he’s in the correct thread… toddle along yourself like a good chap.
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If you win all your games without gaining any bonus points could you still lose the six nations without those extra points?
The three extra bonus points for winning a Grand Slam ensures that the minimum points total a Grand Slam winning team finishes on is 23 thereby guaranteeing a Championship win. A side that wins 4 and loses 1 game could theoretically end up on 22 points. The bonus points system was a wonderful innovation for the 135 year old Championship.
135 years? Ireland must have a serious amount of grand slams and championships won in that time?