Try (rugby)

In both codes of rugby, the term touch down formally refers only to grounding the ball by the defensive team in their in-goal.[4] In some rugby union competitions, a 9 point try, or power try, is awarded if attacks are launched within 22 meters of the scoring team's own try line.[5] In rugby league, the referee "may award a penalty try if, in his opinion, a try would have been scored but for the unfair play of the defending team".[8] In rugby league, a possible 8-point try is awarded if the defending team commits an act of foul play as the ball is being grounded.[9] In rugby union, foul play after a try being scored results in a penalty being awarded on the half way mark, in lieu of a kick off.An example of this occurred in the 2020 NRL Grand Final, when the Penrith Panthers scored a try with 20 seconds remaining in the match, bringing them to within 6 points of the Melbourne Storm.[11] To make the conversion easier, attacking players will try to ground the ball as close to the centre of the in-goal area as possible.These points, however, can mean the difference between winning or losing a match, so thought is given to fielding players with good goal-kicking skill.
Shaun Ainscough dives for the line to score a try in the 2009 Challenge Cup for Wigan during their victory over Barrow Raiders
Scott Daruda kicking a conversion for the Western Force
The in-goal area is the rectangular area from the goal line (try line) to the dead ball line. The image shows the markings of a rugby league field.
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