Rugby league gameplay two attempts are allowed at goal; one in line with the try and the other directly in front, giving a possible 8 points. Points scored differ from rugby union, where a try, conversion, penalty, and drop goal score 5, 2, 3, and 3 points respectively. Players on the team with possession may pass the ball to one another while trying to reach the opposition's end of the field. A player may only pass the ball behind him, or across the field parallel to the goal line. Therefore, the rest of the players on the team in possession must ensure that
Arthur Gould (rugby union) 15 minutes. In the second game Wales beat Scotland 6–0, with a try each for Gould and Cliff Bowen. The final game of the Championship was an away loss to Ireland, in which Gould scored his last international points with a dropped goal. At the end of 1896 Gould decided to retire from rugby. In 1897, Gould was enticed out of retirement for one last Championship. By now Gould was a household name throughout Britain, as much due to his personality and good looks as his brilliant centre play; a testimonial fund had been started with contributions being made by