The drop goal in rugby union is a kick over the posts worth three points and is a useful way of building points during a tight game.

NOLA Gold host RFC Los Angeles on Saturday at 6 p.m. You can watch the match on Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network.

A conversion kick is worth two points in ... while it's worth only two in rugby league. The final difference is field goals (or drop goals). That will earn you three points in rugby union but ...