Rugby Field Dimensions:
Outside Dimensions
The exterior dimensions of a rugby field
are not to be greater than 144 meters long
including the Dead Ball Line. The width
should not be greater than 70 meters
Halfway Line
The halfway line marks the field in half
regardless of the size of the field.
10 Meter Line
The 10 meter line is marked 10 meters from
the halfway line on either side. The 10
meter line marks the distance that a kickoff
must go before the opposing team may gain
possession of the ball.
22 Meter Line
The 22 meter line is measured from the
goal line (or try line). This is the line
marks the spot play is restarted.
In Goal
The "in goal" is the equivalent
of the end zone in football. It is marked
by the Goal Line and the Dead Ball Line.
The size of the In Goal is not less than
10 meters and not greater than 22 meters.
The Goal Post
The goal post in Rugby shares the same
dimensions as NFL Football. In meters the
goal is 5.6 meters wide and 3 meters high
at the crossbar.
