Rugby league tries and winning margins

A try can draw a team level before the kick

Suppose the visitors trail 18-14 and score a four-point try. They draw level at 18-18. A successful two-point conversion would make it 20-18. The kick changes the margin without adding another try.

Questions people ask

Would that win cover a -2.5 line?

A 20-18 result is a two-point win. It covers -1.5 but falls short of -2.5.

Can I read total tries from the final points score?

A points total combines tries and scoring kicks. To count tries, use the scoring plays themselves, especially when the score includes penalty goals.

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