Field goal (rugby)

In 1871, it was clarified under Law 6 that kicking the ball through the posts from the ground in open play was a valid method of scoring a goal.

[2] A rejected proposal in 1882 by the Rugby Football Union suggested that field goals, referred to as a "flying kick", would be worth 4 points, the same value as a try.

[3][4] However, in 1905 both the IRFB and Rugby Football Union (RFU) abolished the field goal as a valid method of scoring.

[3] When the Northern Rugby Football Union broke away from the RFU, both codes' governing bodies retained the field goal.

[5] A writer for the Daily Chronicle stated: "I do not believe in the speculator at any time, it is bad rugby football", and expressed concern that Dally would either injure himself or others.