Rugby term
Field of play
Definition
The area of the playing field between the goal lines and touchlines (not including in-goal).
The field of play is bounded by these lines but does not include the lines themselves.
Related laws
Related terms
Dead-ball lineThe line at each end of the playing area, beyond the in-goal.Goal lineThe goal line, also called the try line, is the line at each end of the field that a player grounds the ball on or over to score a try.In-goalThe area between the goal line and the dead-ball line at each end of the field.Midfield lineThe halfway line, dividing the field into two equal halves.Playing areaThe field of play plus the two in-goal areas.TouchlineThe boundary line running along the length of the field, separating the playing area from touch.