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Frequently cited as the toughest and most physically demanding of any team sport in the world, the primary aim in rugby league is to carry or kick the ball towards the opponent's goal line where points can be scored by grounding the ball; this is called a try. After scoring a try, the team is allowed the chance to try at goal with a conversion - a kick for further points. The opposing team will attempt to stop the attacking side gaining points by preventing their progress up the field by tackling the player carrying the ball. Rugby league is most prominent in Australia, England, New Zealand, France, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, being the national sport in the last. New Zealand are the current World Cup holders. |