A try in rugby is worth 5 points. It is scored when a player grounds the ball by applying downward pressure on it in the opponents' in-goal area, which is beyond the goal line
. Additional details include:
- After scoring a try, the team has an opportunity to score 2 extra points via a conversion kick
- A penalty try, awarded for foul play preventing a certain try, is worth 7 points with no conversion kick needed in rugby union
- In rugby league, a try is worth 4 points, different from rugby union's 5 points
Thus, in rugby union, the standard value of a try is 5 points.
