How are points awarded in the Nations Championship group stage?
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In Rounds 1-6, each nation earns match points that are added up to rank the six teams in its hemisphere group:
| Result | Match points |
|---|---|
| Win | 4 |
| Draw | 2 |
| Loss | 0 |
Bonus points
- 1 point for scoring four or more tries.
- 1 point for losing by seven points or fewer.
The team with the most match points after Round 6 finishes first in the group.
Added 22 Oct 2026