How is it decided where the two point conversion will be taken from after a try?

Question

are there marks on the field or does the ref tell them. i dont know much about rugby. i'm just getting into it.

Answer 1

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X is where the try is scored. Hope you can figure out my drawing.

The conversion must be taken in line from where the try was scored. -x-x-x-x is that line.

Normally the further the try is scored from the posts the further the kicker takes the ball back. The distance the kicker takes the ball back on the x-x-x-x-x line is their own choice as long as they stay on that line.

Answer 2

Wherever the try is scored is termed the "mark". The kicker can take the conversion from anywhere along this line (it runs parallel to the sideline).

The ref will tell the kicker if the place he is kicking from is acceptable or not.

You will notice, when a try is scored in the corner, the kicker will take the kick back relatively far to open up the angle, but for tries near the posts, they usually kick the conversion from quite close.

Answer 3

An extra point is taken from the same spot on the field whether it be a kick or a try for 2 points.  There is a line marked at the 3 yard line for this purpose and the official will place the ball there.

Answer 4

The conversion is taken in line with where the ball was touched down. The kicker can take the ball back any distance from the goal line, as long it is in line with the touch down spot. Often the try scorer will run toward the posts before touching down and after crossing the goal line, in order to make the kick easier.