THERE ARE FIVE WAYS TO SCORE

Try = Five points

Touching the ball on or over the try-line.

Conversion = Two points

After every try, the team can try to kick the ball over the crossbar.

Penalty kick = Two points

Awarded for a certain infringement – players have the chance to kick the ball over the crossbar.

Drop-goal = Three points

This is a kick in open play when the ball is dropped to the ground then kicked between the posts and over the crossbar.

Penalty try = Five points

If foul play has been deliberately committed to prevent a try then a penalty try can be awarded.

MATCH LENGTH

Each half is seven minutes with a one-minute halftime break.

SCRUMS

When play is stopped for minor infringements, it is restarted by a scrum. During a scrum, the ball is rolled into the middle of the two opposing ‘packs’. All players must be behind their side.

TACKLE

Tackles must be lower than the shoulders. If the tackled player is brought down, they must release the ball so both teams can contest possession.