Bonus points system to be trialled in Six Nations

The plan is "to encourage and reward try-scoring and attacking play."

Bonus points system to be trialled in Six Nations
Wed, 30 Nov, 2016 - 11:30

A bonus points system will be used in this season's RBS Six Nations Championship.

The Six Nations Council announced bonus points will be trialled in the Six Nations, women's Six Nations and Under-20 Six Nations tournaments, and then reviewed.

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