Why is a try called a try in Rugby ? Wouldn't it be better to call it a success !?

Question

Why is a try called a try in Rugby ? Wouldn't it be better to call it a success !?

Answer 1

Probably because it was named by the English. When it comes to scoring this way all they do is try without succeeding, relying on kicks instead.

Answer 2

because that's the way it is. Like how 'the' came to existance because there's no logical reason for it

Answer 3

Mono - one

Bi -       two

Try - three points

Success was worth three points in the beginning.

Cheers!!!

Answer 4

Because initially it gave you the opportunity to have a kick ie try to have a kick.

Answer 5

Ask Webb Ellis...He knows the answer!

Answer 6

It had something to do with trying to score a goal by forcing the ball over the line.  Mind you, the Americans in gridiron call it a touchdown, but they seem to do a little dance instead of touching down