drop-goal

Aaron Cruden , the All Blacks fly-half who was making his first start of the tournament here, coolly slotted a drop-goal from 35 yards out and despite successful kicks from James O'Connor and Cooper, New Zealand held a 14-6 lead.

All Blacks Advance to Rugby Final Jonathan Clegg 2011

Led by captain Richie McCaw, the All Blacks smothered the comeback, dominating possession and preventing France from getting into position for a potential game-winning drop-goal.

All Blacks End World Cup Drought Jonathan Clegg 2011

Priestland, of Wales, is 0-for-3 on drop-goal attempts through two games.

Rookie Kickers Under Pressure Jonathan Clegg 2011

But the All Blacks neutralized him with a physical, solid defense, never letting him get into rhythm and holding him to just three points on a first-half drop-goal.

All Blacks Advance to Rugby Final Jonathan Clegg 2011

His opposite number Gareth Steenson used his local meteorological knowledge to kick four faultless penalties, plus a conversion and a smart drop-goal.

Exeter prepare for Welford Road after riding wind against Gloucester Robert Kitson at Sandy Park 2010

When he then scuffed a drop-goal attempt on 53 minutes, a section of the crowd booed and he was quickly replaced by Shane Geraghty.

Northampton catch Leicester unready to start their title defence Paul Rees at Franklin 2010

They manoeuvred the chance for a drop-goal but failed to take it, before being awarded the put-in at three consecutive scrums.

BBC News - Home 2011

Burton failed with a poorly-advised drop-goal - the Azzurri seemed to be moving nicely through the gears - before the half finished with Bergamasco landing his second penalty.

WalesOnline - Home 2011

Ronan O'Gara may have once again saved Ireland with his late drop-goal, but it is clear that the introduction of two Italian franchises into the Magners League is paying dividends.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

They badly needed some points but Trinh-Duc pushed a drop-goal wide as half-time beckoned.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Brendan Gallagher 2011