# Prem bonus point system flawed

> Prem bonus point system flawed by attacking rugby rules.
- Title: Prem bonus point system flawed · The Rugby Paper | Shortify
- Summary: Prem bonus point system flawed by attacking rugby rules. Northampton Saints earned a try bonus point despite losing 59-26 to Newcastle Red Bulls…
- Keywords: prem, northampton saints, newcastle red bulls, try bonus point, rugby, champ rugby, french system, sports, bonus, point, system, flawed
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/letters/494172/prem-bonus-point-system-is-flawed
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-10-04T02:59:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: prem, northampton saints, newcastle red bulls, try bonus point, rugby, champ rugby, french system, sports
## Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints lost 59-26 to Newcastle Red Bulls on Friday night.
## Try bonus point
Northampton Saints earned a try bonus point despite conceding nine tries.
## Prem bonus point flaw
The Premiership's current bonus point system awards a try bonus point for crossing the whitewash four times.
## Champ Rugby solution
Champ Rugby adopted the French system where an attacking bonus point requires scoring three or more tries.
## Why this matters
The flawed system encourages teams to prioritize scoring tries over defensive play.
## Key takeaway

Northampton Saints earned a try bonus point despite losing 59-26 to Newcastle Red Bulls, highlighting a flaw in the Premiership's bonus point system.