try line

British

noun

the line behind which the ball must be placed to score a try in a rugby match

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While Prendergast - who like Hansen was given a standing ovation when he was replaced - nailed a drop-goal, Dan Sheehan was held up on the try line by Harry Potter.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

Rees-Zammit then almost collected his own chip kick before agonisingly knocking on with the try line begging.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

If one statistic told the game it was the 46 missed tackles by Wales as South Africa barged, bounced and battered their way to the try line - time and again.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2024

Scotland then spent a period camped on Wales' try line and after some resolute defence, they settled for three points from the tee.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

McGregor's try saw the Kiwi Ferns edge a competitive first half, with her momentum on a greasy surface allowing her to ground the ball on the try line despite the attentions of Burke.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2022

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