<P> A try is a way of scoring points in rugby union and rugby league football . A try is scored by grounding the ball (the ball must be touching the player when coming into contact with the ground) in the opposition's in - goal area (on or behind the goal line). Rugby union and league differ slightly in defining' grounding the ball' and the' in - goal' area . </P> <P> The term try comes from try at goal, signifying that originally, grounding the ball only gave the opportunity to try to score with a kick at goal . </P>

When is a try scored in rugby union