Comparison of Gaelic football and rugby union goalkeeper. Scores are recorded in the format Goal Total-Point Total. To determine the score-line goals must be converted to points and added to the other points. For example, in a match with a final score of Team A 0–21 Team B 4–8, Team A is the winner with 21 points, as Team B scored only 20 points (4 times 3, plus 8). There is no "goalkeeper" in rugby union, instead there is a "fullback", although it must be said that the fullback in rugby union is not required to guard a goal in the same way that a goalkeeper does.
Rugby union in the team and are elusive runners who use their speed to avoid tackles. Fullback The fullback normally position themselves several metres behind the back line. They often field opposition kicks and are usually the last line of defence should an opponent break through the back line. Two of the most important attributes of a good fullback are dependable catching skills and a good kicking game. Rugby union is played between two teams – the one that scores more points wins the game. Points can be scored in several ways: a try, scored by grounding the ball in the in-goal