Super 14 Rules

Points Tabulation:
Points will be awarded in all Super 14 matches on the following basis.

Win 4 points
Draw 2 points
Loss 1 point for loss within 7 points or less of the team that wins
Loss 0 points for loss of more than 7 points.
1 point for scoring 4 tries or more in a match

Determining semi-finalists/venues:

Position in the competition table shall be determined by competition points as set out above.
In the event of a tie on points, position will be determined by points scored for and against. The team with the highest margin being the leading team.
If a tie still exists, position will be determined by result of match between the teams vying for position.
If still a tie, the most tries scored will define the leading team.

The top four teams will play off to determine the finalists.

Team One v Team Four

and

Team Two v Team Three.
The top two teams will host the semi-final matches.

Determining semi-final winner:

In the result of a tie 20 minutes extra time will be played.
If teams are still tied after extra time, the team scoring the most tries will go through.
If still tied, the team finishing higher in the round robin stage will go through.

Determining final venue:

The final will be played at the ground of the highest qualifying team successful in the semi-final play off leg.

If teams are tied after extra time in the final, both teams will be declared joint winners.