Online Rugby Scoreboard
In rugby union a try is worth 5 points, a conversion 2, and a penalty kick or drop goal 3. A match has two 40-minute halves. ScoreBoard's free rugby scoreboard has +5, +3 and +2 buttons for each team, so every scoring play is one tap, and a match timer for each half.
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Rugby scoring rules at a glance
| Try (union) | 5 points |
|---|---|
| Conversion | 2 points |
| Penalty kick | 3 points |
| Drop goal | 3 points |
| Penalty try | 7 points (no conversion attempted) |
| Match length (union) | 2 halves of 40 minutes |
| Rugby league (for comparison) | Try 4, conversion 2, penalty 2, drop goal 1 |
How the Rugby preset works
The Rugby preset uses rugby union values: +5 for a try, +2 for a conversion and +3 for a penalty or drop goal. Record a penalty try as +5 then +2. For rugby league or sevens with different values, use Custom Points.
- Point buttons
- +2, +3, +5
- Target score
- None (play until you stop)
- Win by
- Any lead
How to keep score for rugby online
- Open the rugby scoreboard. The Rugby preset is already selected.
- Name the teams or players (2 to 12) and pick their colors, then tap Create Game.
- Tap a team’s card or its point buttons to add points. On a keyboard, press 1, 2 or 3 to score for that team and Shift + the number to undo.
- Open the gear menu for fullscreen and XL score size, or tap Share to get a 6-character code others can join at thescorekeeper.app/app/join.
- Enter the try and the conversion as separate taps.
- Rugby sevens uses the same point values with 7-minute halves.
- Share the code so supporters can follow the score from the clubhouse.
Rugby scoreboard FAQ
How many points is a try in rugby?
A try is worth 5 points in rugby union and rugby sevens, and 4 points in rugby league. After a try, the scoring team can kick a conversion for 2 more points.
How does scoring work in rugby union?
Rugby union awards 5 points for a try, 2 for a conversion, 3 for a penalty kick and 3 for a drop goal. A penalty try, awarded when foul play prevents a probable try, is worth 7 points.
How long is a rugby match?
A rugby union or league match has two 40-minute halves. Rugby sevens has two 7-minute halves.
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All scoreboards →Last updated November 2, 2026. Rules summarize the common professional format; local leagues may differ.