Fear not – The Sporting News is here to walk you through the basics of rugby ... up a big score, with five points awarded when a team touches the ball down behind the opposition try line.

A try is the most exciting way of scoring in rugby union. They are worth five points - the maximum number of points you can score in one go in rugby union. A try is scored when a player touches the ...

A try is scored ... or a drop kick. In rugby sevens, due to the amount of time available for the conversion, drop kicks are taken, as shown in the video opposite. Drop goal - 3 points A drop ...

If a try is scored then the attacking side will have grounded the ball (under control) either on the try line or in the in-goal area or against the base of the rugby post itself. A try is awarded ...