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What is Penalty try in Rugby?

A 7-point award (no conversion needed) given when the referee judges a try would certainly have been scored but for foul play by the defending team. The offender is usually also carded.

Example: The deliberate knock-on on the line brought a penalty try and a yellow card.

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