How do conversions and penalty kicks at goal work in sevens?

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Under the World Rugby Laws of the Game 2026 sevens variations:

Conversions

Must be a drop kick.
Must be taken within 30 seconds (playing time) of the try being awarded, or the kick is disallowed.
The opposing team immediately gathers close to its own 10-metre line. If they infringe and the kick misses, it is retaken and they may not charge.

Penalty goals

Must be a drop kick. Sanction: scrum.
Must be taken within 30 seconds (playing time) of the team indicating it will kick at goal, or the kick is disallowed and a scrum is awarded.

In extra time, the first team to score wins immediately, so a try ends the match without a conversion.