drop goal
Britishnoun
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Trinity carried on from where they had left off in the semi-final against Wigan Warriors with tries from Cameron Scott, Isaiah Vagana and Jazz Tevaga and a drop goal from Jack Sinfield.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Prendergast gave the Irish breathing space with a fabulous long range drop goal for 22-14 with 25 minutes remaining.
From Barron's ● Nov. 15, 2025
Will Muir was denied a spectacular touchdown in the corner by Sale full-back Joe Carpenter, before Russell kicked a penalty and the first drop goal of his career to open a six-point advantage.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2024
Etcheverry converted from the touchline and added a 45-meter drop goal with the last kick of the half to send Uruguay racing off the field with a 17-7 halftime lead.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
Jeffries played a great game, and fought an uphill fight splendidly; Lovelace only missed a drop goal by inches; Fletcher, an undisciplined forward, did great damage till warned by the referee.
From The Loom of Youth by Alec Waugh
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