Comparison of rugby league and rugby union 5 points in rugby union and 4 points in rugby league. In both games, a conversion following a try is worth 2 points. A player tackled just short of the try-line in rugby union can legitimately reach across it and place the ball down for a try. This is not allowed in rugby league unless the momentum of the player continues to take him over the line in one continuous movement. If the tackle is complete, such a move would constitute a "double movement" and the try would be disallowed. A drop goal is worth 3 points in union and
Tony Ensor (rugby union, born 1949) Tony Ensor (rugby union, born 1949) Anthony Howard Ensor (born August 17, 1949, Dublin, Ireland), commonly called Tony Ensor, was an Ireland rugby union player. Educated at Gonzaga College and UCD, he played for UCD and Wanderers. He made his international debut on March 10 1973 against Wales. He was capped 22 times for Ireland, winning his last cap against England on March 18 1978. A full back, Tony's only try for Ireland came in 1975 against France. He was also a goal kicker and scored a total of 31 points for his country. In 1976 he was also a