> Rugby: ENG V NZ? A bit confused...?

Rugby: ENG V NZ? A bit confused...?

Posted at: 2014-07-08 
The 3 points Owen Farrell of England scored which took them from 6 points up to 9, how was he able to make that kick without it being a penalty or without scoring a tri? Like, he made the kick in thr middle of free play, what rule allows this?The 3 points Owen Farrell of England scored which took them from 6 points up to 9, how was he able to make that kick without it being a penalty or without scoring a tri? Like, he made the kick in thr middle of free play, what rule allows this?

In free play you are allowed to make a drop-kick at any time from any position on the field. A drop kick is where you strike the ball as it strikes the ground, what, in football and tennis, is called a half-volley.