Ben Thomas

Points scored by a team or player through tries, goals and field goals.

The number of tries scored by a player.

Recorded mistakes that cost possession or end an attacking opportunity.

The average time taken to play the ball after a tackle. Lower means faster.

Metres gained after first contact with a defender.

Metres gained while carrying the ball.

Metres gained while returning opposition kicks.

Times a runner escapes or beats an attempted tackle.

Times a runner breaks through the defensive line.

Plays that directly create a line break for a teammate.

Passes released while the ball carrier is being tackled.

The number of tries a player directly helps create.

Goal-line dropouts forced through an attacking kick or play.

Total distance gained from kicks in general play.

Defensive tackle involvements recorded as completed.

The percentage of tackle attempts recorded as effective.

Tackle involvements that make contact but do not complete the defensive action.

Tackle attempts that fail to stop or contain the ball carrier.

Penalties given away to the opposition.

Offences around the tackled player and play-the-ball.

Temporary dismissals recorded against a team.

Permanent dismissals recorded against a team.

Penalties or six-again calls for failing to retreat the required 10 metres.