There is a difference, though. In football, if you steal a few yards to take the throw, or don't fully use both hands, or have both feet over the line etc, the advantage gained is usually only marginal. Which is why (imo) referees often ignore these infringements in their greater desire to keep the game flowing.
Whereas in rugby, a final, forward pass to the winger which directly allows him to evade his marker and dive over the try line, can make the difference between winning and losing.
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