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WorksheetsRugby law: 8 Scoring
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which one is worth 3 points?
Try.
Conversion.
Penalty try.
Penalty goal
Dropped goal
Which one is worth 2 points?
Try.
Conversion.
Penalty try.
Penalty goal
Dropped goal
Which one is worth 5 points?
Try.
Conversion.
Penalty try.
Penalty goal
Dropped goal
Which one is worth 7 points?
Try.
Conversion.
Penalty try.
Penalty goal
Dropped goal
A try is scored when an attacking player:
Is first to ground the ball in the opponents’ in-goal.
is tackled presents the ball then reaches out to cross the line and grounds the ball.
Who is in touch or touch-in-goal, grounds the ball in the opponents’ in-goal provided the player is not holding the ball.
grounds the ball with her foot.
A penalty try is awarded between the goal posts if:
a defending team player uses the "spear" tackle technique.
foul play by the opposing team prevents a probable try from being scored, or scored in a more advantageous position.
the attacking team's 10 wears a beautiful, and full mullet.
a defending player breaks the line early and tackles a player who is unlikely to receive the ball.
Does a conversion, penalty goal and drop goal count if the ball has crossed the crossbar and the wind blows it back into the field of play.
No
Yes
Only if it has got a deflection from a member if the attacking team.
How long does a kicker get to take a conversion?
60 seconds unless the ball falls over (then 90)
120 seconds
90 seconds even if the ball falls over
60 seconds even if the ball falls over
If the ball falls over before the kicker begins the approach to kick, the referee should:
offer the player the opportunity to take a drop kick.
permits the kicker to replace it.
nominate a player to hold the ball for the kicker.
If the ball falls over after the kicker begins the approach to kick:
the referee will reset the time for the kick.
the kicker may reset but only if they are not charged down first.
the kicker may then kick or attempt a dropped goal.
If a kicker is approaching the ball and it rolls over within the field of play:
the kicker can strike the ball from the ground and still have a conversion counted.
the kicker can reset the ball.
the kicker can ask the referee for permission to reset the kick.
Which of these is not true about an opposing team during a conversion attempt
All opposing players retire to their goal line and do not overstep that line until the kicker begins the approach to kick.
When the kicker does this, they may charge or jump to prevent a goal but must not be physically supported by other players in these actions
The team may shout during a conversion attempt.
If the ball falls over after the kicker begins the approach to kick, the opponents may continue to charge.
If the opposition touches the ball and the kick is successful, the goal stands.
The kicker is allowed this amount of time for a penalty kick
45 seconds
30 seconds
60 seconds
75 seconds
