what is bp in rugby

In rugby union, BP stands for Bonus Point. Bonus points are awarded in rugby union tournaments in addition to the standard points for winning or drawing a match. The bonus point system means that no matter how a game ends – with a win or loss – teams can still earn up to two bonus points by scoring four or more tries in a match or losing by seven points or fewer. In tournaments, if one team has more bonus points than the other, they win automatically – no draw necessary. If both teams are even at the end of the match, there is a draw and each team receives half a bonus point. In the final of a tournament, if one team has more bonus points than the other, that team wins.