Rugby term
Midfield line
Definition
The halfway line, dividing the field into two equal halves.
Kick-offs are taken from the midfield line.
Related laws
Related terms
Dead-ball lineThe line at each end of the playing area, beyond the in-goal.Drop kickA kick made by dropping the ball and kicking it as it rises from its first bounce.DropoutA drop kick that restarts play after the ball is made dead in in-goal without a score.Field of playThe area of the playing field between the goal lines and touchlines (not including 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.Held upWhen a ball carrier in in-goal is held so that they cannot ground or play the ball.In-goalThe area between the goal line and the dead-ball line at each end of the field.Kick-offA kick-off is the drop kick from the centre of the halfway line that starts each half of a match and restarts play after a score.