drop goal

noun

1. rugby a goal scored with a drop kick during the run of play

Example Sentences

Two tries from Jamie Blamire, one from Philip van der Walt and two conversions and a drop goal from makeshift stand-off Ethan Grayson proved enough to overcome the visitors.

From BBC

Blamire bullied his way over for a second and Grayson added a drop goal from 30 metres to make it 24-11, the home fans started to believe.

From BBC

Just as he had earlier in the game, on just his sixth cap, his long-range drop goal flew between the posts - this time to spark wild celebrations as Ireland won 25-24.

From BBC

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

Yet there he was on Sunday, capping a player-of-the-match showing against Fiji in the quarterfinals with a lung-busting 50-meter gallop upfield that set up a 72nd-minute drop goal by Owen Farrell which proved pivotal in nudging England into the semifinals.

From Washington Times