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Try line
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the line at each end of the rugby field that a player must cross with the ball to score a try
What is the "try line"?
The try line in rugby is the line located at each end of the field, just before the goalposts. To score a try, a player must carry or ground the ball over this line in the opponent’s area. The try line marks the boundary that a team must cross to score points in a match. If the ball is touched down behind the try line, the team earns a try, which is worth five points in most forms of rugby. The line is crucial as it indicates the scoring zone for both teams.
Example
He crossed the try line with a powerful run.
The opposing team 's defense blocked every attempt to breach the try line.
She dived over the try line for the winning try.
Example
He crossed the try line with a powerful run.
The opposing team's defense blocked every attempt to breach the try line.
She dived over the try line for the winning try.
Scoring a try just short of the try line was frustrating for the team.
