Given that I don't see why drop goals merit an exemption anyway, I naturally agree with an interpretation giving the option in this case.
Exactly what I want :clap:if the option of a scrum is given for a failed kick at goal (assuming the ball went dead), this would probably result in less attempts at goal from mid field.
Outrageous importation of Gridiron terminology into a superior concept! let's have no more of that, please, because I really don't want to have to consider what number a running back or a linebacker ought to wear. Of course, we could always follow our transatlantic cousins and put him in Number 47I would gather that the scrum option does not apply for attempted field goal ...
Outrageous importation of Gridiron terminology into a superior concept! let's have no more of that, please, because I really don't want to have to consider what number a running back or a linebacker ought to wear. Of course, we could always follow our transatlantic cousins and put him in Number 47
I sense a sticky wicket for Dixie.
Here's the wiki reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_goal_(rugby)
Perhaps less a sticky wicket and more a muddy mound? Or a plastic plate?The Wikipedia article records an American usage, probably taken from US football.
That's like saying that a Quebecois colloquialism is grammatically pure French!I'm sure I've heard some of our Antipodean brethren using the referemnce as well.