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If you've ever tried to get your head around how the World Rugby Rankings work, this might help.
Based on this detailed explanation on the World Rugby website, the following program emulates the method used for calculating rating points exchange; the basis of the official ranking system.
The same algorithm is used for building pick & go's ranking history and Super Rugby rankings.

Rating Points Exchange Calculator

Home	Rating	Away	Rating
1) Enter the super ranking points of the	team here:	&	team here:
(for example... WAL	76.92	SCO	76.36)
2) Is the match being played at a Neutral venue (where neither side has Home Advantage)?
3) Is this match a Super 15 semi or final?
4) Click

BRU (on 83.6578 points) at home -vs- FIJ (on 78.5085 points)

Possible Outcome	Rating Point Exchange	New BRU Rating	New FIJ Rating	Will FIJ overtake BRU?
If BRU win by 1-15 points	0.185	83.84	78.32	No
If BRU win by more than 15	0.278	83.94	78.23	No
If result is a draw	-0.815	82.84	79.32	No
If FIJ win by 1-15 points	1.815	81.84	80.32	No
If FIJ win by more than 15	2.722	80.94	81.23	Yes

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