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Originally posted by Rudey
Maybe I just don't get rugby but what is the point of the yard markers? I couldn't determine if there were any downs like in football.
-Rudey
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There aren't any downs. It's like soccer, it is continuos. In fact, rugby and soccer used to be the same (in England). There was a disagreement between clubs about using hands and from that on, rugby and soccer became two different sports.
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From reading the rules, in either union or league, a field goal counts as much as a try.
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A field goal is only worth 3 points. A try is 5 points with an attempt of conversion which give you an additional 2 points. Conversion is the same as an extra point in NFL football.
A penalty can also be taken, which can give a team 3 points. For a field goal to be scored, the ball must strike the ground before being kicked.