In rugby, a standard try is worth 5 points in rugby union and 4 points in rugby league.

Quick Scoop: How many points for a try?

  • Rugby union:
    • Try = 5 points.
* If it’s a _penalty try_ , the team gets 7 points automatically (no conversion kick).
  • Rugby league:
    • Try = 4 points.
* Conversion after the try can add 2 more points, for a total of 6 if kicked.

So if you just want the usual answer and you’re talking about union (the most common 15-a-side international code): a try is worth 5 points.

Extra: quick HTML table for both codes

html

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Code</th>
      <th>Score type</th>
      <th>Points</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Rugby union</td>
      <td>Try</td>
      <td>5</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Rugby union</td>
      <td>Penalty try</td>
      <td>7 (no conversion)</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Rugby league</td>
      <td>Try</td>
      <td>4</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Rugby league</td>
      <td>Conversion (both codes)</td>
      <td>+2</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

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