Own try (Rugby)

The Own Try in rugby was introduced in 1986, a year before the 1st rugby world cup as part of the RFU introductory Union Rule package for International and national leagues and tournaments as well as Schoolboy games from 15 years and above.

The Rule applies for when a player has the ball, received from another team-mate, and touches it down on his own try-line from a non attacking position.

The Rule was first tested in the 1987 World Cup final, where New Zealand full back Munan'i Munau received the ball in his own try zone and touching the ball down when no other player was present in a ten metre radius, resulting in 5 points to the French, resulting in a further 2 points after the conversion. This was heavily contested by The All Blacks. However, they went on to win the world cup.

Controversy

Many people have contesting against the rule as it opposes the spirit and fluency of the game.