Rugby term
Playing area
Definition
The field of play plus the two in-goal areas.
The touchlines, touch-in-goal lines and dead-ball lines are not part of it.
Related laws
Related terms
Dead-ball lineThe line at each end of the playing area, beyond the in-goal.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.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.TouchlineThe boundary line running along the length of the field, separating the playing area from touch.