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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

RED (on 81.8768 points) at home -vs- HUR (on 84.9548 points)

Possible Outcome	Rating Point Exchange	New RED Rating	New HUR Rating	Will RED overtake HUR?
If RED win by 1-15 points	1.008	82.88	83.95	No
If RED win by more than 15	1.512	83.39	83.44	No
If result is a draw	0.008	81.88	84.95	No
If HUR win by 1-15 points	0.992	80.88	85.95	No
If HUR win by more than 15	1.488	80.39	86.44	No

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