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penalty try noun[ C ] uk /ˈpen.əl.ti ˌtraɪ/ us /ˈpen.əl.ti ˌtraɪ/ in rugby, a try(= a score of seven points) given to a team by a referee because of an illegal action by the opposing team that prevents them from scoring: be awarded a penalty tryThe Saracens' prop was sent to the sin bin and the Tigers were awarded a penalty try. concede a penalty tryHarlequins conceded a penalty try after being adjudged to have collapsed a maul for a third time. The subsequent collapsed scrum gave Leicester a penalty try. Bath might also have conceded a penalty try when Bishop held back Stuart. The two penalty tries were awarded for repeatedly collapsing scrums. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Rugby 22 metre drop-out advantage rule All Blacks ankle tap attacking half blind side fifteen hooker hospital pass jumper knock knock (something) on loose forward loosehead prop shirt pad shoulder charge Six Nations squad rotation tap penalty |