Bonus points ‘promote positive rugby’ – Six Nations boss says format set to stayBy Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby CorrespondentSix Nations chief executive Tom Harrison insists bonus points are unlikely to be abandoned if it transpires that Ireland win this year’s tournament despite claiming fewer victories than England. Ireland are in the driving seat and could retain their title even if they lose or draw against Scotland and England topple France, because they have already accumulated four bonus points. It would be the first time since bonus points were introduced in 2017 that the team finishing top had collected fewer victories than the side in second, but Harrison has indicated the format is here to stay. When asked about whether a rethink would be needed if the Six Nations was won in that way, Harrison replied: “Yes, if we think bonus points are a problem. “But remember why bonus points are there – bonus points are there to promote positive rugby.

Source: Irish Independent March 13, 2024 15:47 UTC