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
1875–76 Home Nations rugby union matches winner. If there was still no clear winner, the match was declared a draw. 1875–76 Home Nations rugby union matches The 1875-76 Home Nations rugby union matches are a series of international friendlies held between the England, Ireland and Scotland national rugby union teams. These were the last international rugby games to field teams of twenty players a side, the teams reducing to fifteen a side in the 1876-77 season. The matches for this season were decided on goals scored. A goal was awarded for a successful conversion after a try, for a dropped goal or for a goal from