field

Rectangular surface covered with natural or synthetic grass on which a rugby game is played; a game consists of two 40-minute periods.

flag

Small post with a flag on top that is located where the touch line meets the dead ball line, the goal line, the 22 m line and the halfway line; it marks the outer edges of the playing field.

10 m line

Line parallel to the halfway line and 10 m from it; it marks the minimum distance the ball must travel during the kickoff.

22 m line

Line parallel to the goal line and 22 m from it; it is where the ball is put back into play after a kickoff.

goal line

Line marking the start of the in-goal zone.

dead ball line

Line marking the end of the in-goal zone.

goal

Frame consisting of two uprights and a crossbar; a team scores points by kicking the ball between the uprights.

touch line

Line along the sides of the playing field; when the ball crosses this line, it is thrown back into play by a line-out.

15 m line

Line parallel to the touch line and 15 m from it; a player is not allowed to stand behind this line during a line-out.

touch judge

Official whose role includes signaling when the ball leaves the field of play and when a field goal is scored (the ball passes between the goals posts and over the crossbar).

referee

Official responsible for applying the rules; this individual keeps track of time, signals infractions and can expel a player from a game.

5 m line

Line parallel to the touch line and 5 m from it; it marks the position of the first player in a line-out formation.

halfway line

Line separating the field into two sides, one for each team; the kickoff is held on the halfway line.

in goal

Zone in which a try is scored; worth five points, a try is scored when the player grounds the ball in the opposing in goal.