Rugby law: 8 Scoring

Which one is worth 3 points?

• Try.

• Conversion.

• Penalty try.

• Penalty goal

• Dropped goal

Which one is worth 2 points?

• Try.

• Conversion.

• Penalty try.

• Penalty goal

• Dropped goal

Which one is worth 5 points?

• Try.

• Conversion.

• Penalty try.

• Penalty goal

• Dropped goal

Which one is worth 7 points?

• Try.

• Conversion.

• Penalty try.

• Penalty goal

• Dropped goal

A try is scored when an attacking player:

• Is first to ground the ball in the opponents’ in-goal.

• is tackled presents the ball then reaches out to cross the line and grounds the ball.

• Who is in touch or touch-in-goal, grounds the ball in the opponents’ in-goal provided the player is not holding the ball.

• grounds the ball with her foot.

A penalty try is awarded between the goal posts if:

• a defending team player uses the "spear" tackle technique.

• foul play by the opposing team prevents a probable try from being scored, or scored in a more advantageous position.

• the attacking team's 10 wears a beautiful, and full mullet.

• a defending player breaks the line early and tackles a player who is unlikely to receive the ball.

Does a conversion, penalty goal and drop goal count if the ball has crossed the crossbar and the wind blows it back into the field of play.

• No

• Yes

• Only if it has got a deflection from a member if the attacking team.

How long does a kicker get to take a conversion?

• 60 seconds unless the ball falls over (then 90)

• 120 seconds

• 90 seconds even if the ball falls over

• 60 seconds even if the ball falls over

If the ball falls over before the kicker begins the approach to kick, the referee should:

• offer the player the opportunity to take a drop kick.

• permits the kicker to replace it.

• nominate a player to hold the ball for the kicker.

If the ball falls over after the kicker begins the approach to kick:

• the referee will reset the time for the kick.

• the kicker may reset but only if they are not charged down first.

• the kicker may then kick or attempt a dropped goal.