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
Andy Frost (rugby union) Andy Frost (rugby union) Andrew "Andy" Frost (born 1983) is a retired English rugby union player who played mostly at fullback A former Saracens Academy player and England youth international, Andy made his name with Southend. An excellent spot kicker who could also score tries, he scored over 1,700 points for the Essex club, also becoming one of the most profile scorers of all-time in National League 2 South. He retired in 2015 due to injury. Andy started his rugby career with the Saracens Academy before moving to Gloucester in 2002. While at Gloucester he made appearances for the second