How it works
After a try, the scoring team can attempt a conversion kick for two additional points. The location of the grounding affects the angle of that kick.
What people often miss
Carrying the ball across the line is not enough by itself. The player must ground it with the required control or downward pressure under the laws.
Why this question comes up
A player may run closer to the posts before grounding when safe because it makes the conversion easier.
Key points
- A try is scored when an attacking player grounds the ball in the opponents' in-goal area and is worth five points in rugby union.
- After a try, the scoring team can attempt a conversion kick for two additional points. The location of the grounding affects the angle of that kick.
- Carrying the ball across the line is not enough by itself. The player must ground it with the required control or downward pressure under the laws.
Bottom line
A try is scored when an attacking player grounds the ball in the opponents' in-goal area and is worth five points in rugby union.
Source and verification
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