Paul Bearer 6,114 Posted September 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, msc said: In rugby the losing side get the bonus point if they lose by less than 7. That could incorporated somehow? Do you mean team a 25 team b 20? Difference of 5 gets a bonus point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,483 Posted September 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: Do you mean team a 25 team b 20? Difference of 5 gets a bonus point? Mind England v Wales in 2015? Wales won 28-25, and got 4 points, but England got 1 point because the score was so close. Its usually a difference of 7 as in 1 try plus conversion. Tbh that's how I assumed you were running it until I suddenly wound up with 20 odd points! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,408 Posted September 23, 2019 Russia V Samoa - Samoa by 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted September 23, 2019 Russia 2 Samoa 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,592 Posted September 23, 2019 Russia Vs Samoa Samoa win by 12 points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,114 Posted September 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, redrumours said: Russia 2 Samoa 5. Don't think you've quite got the hang of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,114 Posted September 23, 2019 54 minutes ago, msc said: Mind England v Wales in 2015? Wales won 28-25, and got 4 points, but England got 1 point because the score was so close. Its usually a difference of 7 as in 1 try plus conversion. Tbh that's how I assumed you were running it until I suddenly wound up with 20 odd points! England would have got one bonus point if they scored 4 tries. Same for all teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,743 Posted September 23, 2019 Hang this, got to make a difference somewhere Russia by 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted September 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: Don't think you've quite got the hang of this. I'll be a contender when I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlotte's Controller 195 Posted September 23, 2019 Samoa by 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,483 Posted September 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: England would have got one bonus point if they scored 4 tries. Same for all teams. Indeed, however, they only scored 1 try. England 25–28 Wales Try: May 27' c Con: Farrell (1/1) 29' Pen: Farrell (5/5) 12', 24', 44', 52', 69' Drop: Farrell 18' Report Try: G. Davies 71' c Con: Biggar (1/1) 72' Pen: Biggar (7/7) 3', 16', 40', 48', 54', 59', 75' 4 points for winning a match 2 points for drawing a match 0 points for losing a match 1 losing bonus point for losing by 7 points (or fewer) 1 try bonus point for scoring (at least) 4 tries, regardless of the outcome. Pretty sure a team has got 2 points for losing (4 tries, close lose) - looking it up, Wales did when they lost to Fiji in 2007. But somewhat rare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,114 Posted September 23, 2019 18 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: England would have got one bonus point if they scored 4 tries. Same for all teams. 1 minute ago, msc said: Indeed, however, they only scored 1 try. England 25–28 Wales Try: May 27' c Con: Farrell (1/1) 29' Pen: Farrell (5/5) 12', 24', 44', 52', 69' Drop: Farrell 18' Report Try: G. Davies 71' c Con: Biggar (1/1) 72' Pen: Biggar (7/7) 3', 16', 40', 48', 54', 59', 75' 4 points for winning a match 2 points for drawing a match 0 points for losing a match 1 losing bonus point for losing by 7 points (or fewer) 1 try bonus point for scoring (at least) 4 tries, regardless of the outcome. Pretty sure a team has got 2 points for losing (4 tries, close lose) - looking it up, Wales did when they lost to Fiji in 2007. But somewhat rare! Bloody hell, that looks complicated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlotte's Controller 195 Posted September 23, 2019 Too complicated and time consuming I propose the original with a margin of +/- 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted September 23, 2019 Russia v Samoa - Samoa by 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,114 Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Charlotte's Controller said: Too complicated and time consuming I propose the original with a margin of +/- 3 Sounds good to me. Everybody happy to try this going forward from tomorrow's game? IE starting with the Russia v Samoa game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro67 232 Posted September 23, 2019 however you call it PB, is good with me. Gutted I missed the second lot of games.. SAMOA BY 15 for tomorrow please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,114 Posted September 24, 2019 Russia 9 Samoa 34 score difference 25. + or - 3 gives the range 22-28. I'll update the scores shortly. Sorry it's a bit late, just in from work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,114 Posted September 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: Russia 9 Samoa 34 score difference 25. + or - 3 gives the range 22-28. I'll update the scores shortly. Sorry it's a bit late, just in from work. Holy shit! I called it correctly. Twenty six points to me, yay. Latest table - nine games played Paul Bearer 33 MSC 27 Pedro 25 Biblioggryphon 9 Quim Reaper 8 The Engineer 8 En Passant 7 Charlottes Controller 1 Redrumours 0 As usual, if you spot any mistakes, please let me know. Tomorrows game Fiji v Uruguay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,114 Posted September 24, 2019 Fiji by 35 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted September 24, 2019 Fiji by 28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,743 Posted September 24, 2019 Fiji by 38 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro67 232 Posted September 24, 2019 Fiji by 35 cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlotte's Controller 195 Posted September 24, 2019 Fiji by 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,592 Posted September 25, 2019 Figi by 27 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
