Rugby Union Analysis and Explainers
How bonus points, tiebreakers and play-offs work in the Premiership, Super Rugby Pacific and the Six Nations, and what the numbers say.
Six Nations Champions Since 2000: 27 Titles, 13 Grand Slams and Italy's 18 Wooden Spoons
France leads the Six Nations era with 8 titles, 4 of them Grand Slams; Italy has 18 of the 27 wooden spoons. Every champion since 2000, home advantage and 2027.
How Many Points Does It Take to Make the Premiership Rugby Play-offs?
Fourth place in Premiership Rugby took 56, 58 and 63 points in the three 18-game seasons, and the team top of the table has won 11 of 24 finals since 2002-03.
Super Rugby Champions: The Team Top of the Table Wins Three Times in Five
The team top of the Super Rugby table has won 17 of 29 titles since 1996, 59 percent. Champions by table position, club and country, and the 2026 final.
The All Blacks' Test Record: 513 Wins in 671 Tests, and Who Beats Them
The All Blacks have won 513 of 671 tests since 1903, 76.5 percent. Their record against every rival, by decade, at Eden Park, at World Cups and in 2026.