Rugby points calculator
Enter how many tries, conversions, penalty goals and drop goals a team scored and choose union or league. You get the total, the points from each type of score and the margin. For union there is also the league-table points a team would earn.
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How to use it
- Choose rugby union or rugby league.
- Enter the number of tries, conversions, penalty goals and drop goals.
- Enter the opponent’s score to see the margin and, for union, the table points.
Scoring values
| Score |
Union |
League |
| Try |
5 |
4 |
| Conversion |
2 |
2 |
| Penalty goal |
3 |
2 |
| Drop goal |
3 |
1 |
Worked example
Union: 4 tries, 4 conversions, 2 penalty goals and 1 drop goal = 20 + 8 + 6 + 3 = 37. The same scores in league are 16 + 8 + 4 + 1 = 29. A union side that scores 22 against 17 with three tries wins and gets 4 table points; with a fourth try it would get 5.
Tips
- Check the laws of the current season, because scoring values have changed over the history of both codes.
- If you only need a quick total, leave the opponent’s score at zero and ignore the table points.
Frequently asked questions
How many points is a try worth?
A try is 5 points in rugby union and 4 in rugby league. A conversion kick after the try adds 2 points in both codes.
What are penalty and drop goals worth?
In union both a penalty goal and a drop goal are worth 3 points. In league a penalty goal is worth 2 points and a drop goal, also called a field goal, is worth 1.
What about penalty tries?
A penalty try in union is awarded 7 points, which is the same as a try plus a conversion. Enter it as one try and one conversion.
How do bonus points work?
Many union competitions give 4 table points for a win, 2 for a draw and 0 for a loss. They add 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries and 1 for losing by seven points or fewer. This is a common rule, not universal, so check your competition. League-table points are not shown for rugby league because they depend on the competition.
Why can't conversions exceed tries?
A conversion is only kicked after a try, so a team cannot score more conversions than tries.