Rugby League
In rugby league, since the reduction of their value from two points to one in the early 1970s, the drop goal's use has largely been in the latter stages of a match (or half) in order to break a deadlock, or for "insurance" points: to extend a lead to more than a converted try, or to reduce a deficit to less than a converted try.
With the introduction of the golden point rule in the Australasian National Rugby League, the drop goal is often the first choice option when looking to secure a win.
Notable Drop Goals in Rugby League
-In 2010, Hull FC was down 26-6 to St Helens RLFC, however Hull fought back in the second half, and with 5 minutes left it was 26-26, In the last seconds of the game Danny Tickle made a drop goal to give Hull the win 27-26. It is considered one of the best come backs in Rugby League History.
-In 2010 Benji Marshall kicked a 51 metre drop goal to give the West Tigers a one point lead going in to halftime. -Also in 2010 during week 1 of the NRL Playoffs the West Tigers led 15-14 over the Sydney Roosters until a 40 metre drop goal by Braith Anasta tied the game up and went to extra time for the first time in a finals game.
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