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Prem’s High-Scoring Start Shifts Betting Markets
Prem’s high-scoring start reshapes total points and try-scorer betting lines.
In brief
Prem’s high-scoring start reshapes total points and try-scorer betting lines. Prem’s first four rounds saw 142 tries and 949 points, with Christian Wade one try from breaking the all-time try record. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Prem’s Opening Weekend Records
The Prem’s first weekend produced 52 tries, the most for any first round in league history.
Round 2 Adds 41 Tries
Round 2 added 41 tries, bringing the average to 9.3 tries per match across the first two rounds.
Round 3 Total Points
By Round 3, the league had seen 142 tries in 15 matches, totaling 949 points.
Saints and Bath Shoot-Out
Saints beat Bath 71-48, scoring 119 points, the second-highest total in league history.
Gloucester’s Dominant Win
Gloucester defeated Quins 48-0, the highest scoring game in the league this season.
Tries Per Match Trend
Tries per match have increased from 7.01 in 2022/23 to 8.60 in 2026/27.
Rule Changes Boost Scoring
Recent rule changes around kicking and scrums have opened the game up for more tries.
Bonus Point Impact
The Prem awards a bonus point for four tries regardless of the opposition’s score.
Round 4 Scoring Drop
Round 4 produced about 160 points across five matches, down from 142 in the first three rounds.
Gloucester’s Strong Defense
Gloucester conceded only 67 points in four games, the meanest defense in the league.
Christian Wade’s Record
Christian Wade scored his 101st try, tying the all-time record with Chris Ashton.
Wade’s Contract Status
Wade’s contract expires in the summer, and he has six tries this season.
Betting Market Shifts
Bookmakers have adjusted total points lines after the high-scoring start.
The short version
Prem’s first four rounds saw 142 tries and 949 points, with Christian Wade one try from breaking the all-time try record.
