Can someone explain the point scoring system in Rugby?

Question

Also, if someone could explain to me why New Zealand got penalty kicks after each Tri (with Itlay); I'd apprciate that too.

Answer 1

For Ryan C

I  agree with Cokkie about the point system.

The try points :3points  1905～

                                 :4points   1971～    

                                 ;5points   1992～present

Answer 2

5 points for grounding the ball begind the opposing team´s try line (behind the H). This is called a try

immediately after that, you get the chance to kick the ball between the posts for 2 additional points. This is called a conversion

When you are awarded a penalty, you may choose to kick it like in a conversion, but for 3 points. This is called penalty kick

In normal play, you may drop kick (make it bounce and immediately afterwards kick it) for 3 points. This is called a drop goal.

Answer 3

It is 5 points for a try, 2 points for a conversion, 3 points for a penalty kick and 3 points for a drop goal.

In the beginning Rugby was an entirely different game with two teams numbering 20-30 on each side.  It was a giant scrum and the idea was to get the ball over a given point (the try line) This gave 'no points' but allowed the team to 'TRY' for a kick over the posts, which then gave a point.

Over time it was decided that a try should be rewarded for it's difficulty and points have crept up over the years to 5 points today.  The kick over the posts has remained giving a possible extra 2 points (which is what you refer to)

The penalty kick is worth 3 points and awarded for infringements in open play.

It's a fantastic game to watch and I can see NZ winning the Cup this year with this team.

Good Luck to England!

Answer 4

lol only if you can explay Rugby to me

Answer 5

NO

Answer 6

After a tri is scored (5points) you get a chance to convert it, ie get a free kick. If they are on target they get an additional 2 points. During the game, if a player goes straight for a kick,(drop goal) without a tri they score 3 points. For a penalty kick the score is also 3 points.

Answer 7

You get 5 points for a try.  After each try, your kicker gets a chance to add a 2 point "conversion" from anywhere in line with where the try was scored.

You get 3 points for a penalty kick and 3 points for a drop goal.

You get 5 points for a penalty try and the conversion is taken from right in front of the posts.

In tournaments like the World Cup, they have a scoring system for the points tables too.  A team gets 4 points for winning the game.  2 points for a draw.  Teams can get a bonus point for scoring 4 tries.  The losing team can get a bonus point if they lose by 7 points or less.

Answer 8

A try is worth 5 point and the team scoring get a chance to convert the try giving them another 2 points.

For a penalty kick or a Drop goal, it's 3 points.

Answer 9

5 points for a try

2 points for converting a try

3 points for a penalty

3 points for a drop goal

Answer 10

from the web page (which helped me) ...

Football developed from rugby, so if you understand touchdowns, extra points, and field goals, getting a handle on rugby's scoring system is a breeze. How points are accumulated in rugby has evolved over the last hundred years, with the addition of awarding points for tries and conversions. Long ago, scoring a try didn't result in points — it just earned the right to attempt a kick at goal. The modern system encourages teams to score tries over simply kicking penalties.

There are five ways to tally points in rugby. The ease of difficulty or achieving each of them plays a crucial role in strategic decision-making by players and coaches. Once you understand what the five ways are, your enjoyment of the game really takes off, as you come to appreciate what's at stake on the field.

Much more about scoring, penalty kicks etc at URL

Answer 11

It really depends on what game your playing ie. rugby union / leauge.

This should help.

Im more of a football / soccor girl myself. ;)