How Does The Rugby Point System Work?
There are four ways to score in rugby. They are:
- Try
- Conversion
- Penalty Kick
- Bonus Point
But you should know how
the rugby point system works. In this regard, we are going to explain all four
ways in detail. It will help you to enjoy watching a rugby game or playing a
rugby game as well. Let's get started. Did you know that when or history rugby was invented?
TRY
When you want to score
in a rugby match, it would be your best way to do so. Try is worth 5 points. If
you can make a Try, you will give your team 5 points. It's the standard way to
score in rugby matches.
But the question is how
to do a try in rugby? Basically, you need to cross the goal line or the
goalpost pressuring the rugby ball downwards. In the goal area, you need to
ground the ball perfectly. Only then you will get 5 points that will contribute
to your team winning the match.
However, there are two
ways to make a Try. They are:
● If you hold the ball with two arms or a single
arm and touch the goal line, you will get the Try.
● You need to pressure the rugby ball if it's
already in the goal area or the ground.
Conversion
The most interesting
scoring system of rugby is conversion. You will get 2 points if you complete a conversion maintaining the rules.
When you get a TRY, you
can take a conversion kick from any point of the playline. But the condition is
to land the ball where you get your Try or the same parallel line. Only then
you will be rewarded with two extra points.
To make a successful
conversion, you should try to get the Try near the goalpost. It will make
things easier. You can target the goalpost and take your conversion kick.
Penalty
When your opponent's
teammates do any foul, you will get a penalty. You can earn 3 points if you can make a successful
penalty kick.
Penalty kicks are like
place kicks. You will get one minute to make a penalty. So, be sure to make
your target and earn 3 points for
your team.
Bonus Point System
A team can earn up to 5
bonus points in a single rugby match. In both the rugby league and tournament
play, award a bonus point to the team.
Bonus points are offered
to make more attacks in a game. When a team scores four tries, it will get one
bonus point. In this way, a team earns up to five bonus points in a rugby
match.
However, if a team wins
the match in the group tables, it will get four points as an award. On the
other hand, if a draw happens, each team will get two points.
Final Thought
The Scoring system is
not a complicated part of a rugby game. You can earn points in four ways. We
have already talked about these pointing systems. Everyone will find it
helpful, especially if you are a beginner; it will clear your confusion.