Field

The field of play does not exceed 100 meters in length and 70 meters in width. Each in-goal does not exceed 22 meters in length and 70 meters in width. The side-lines are referred to a touch-lines.

Time
Two 40-minute halves with a five-minute half-time and no time-outs. Any time lost due to tending injured players on the pitch is added to the end of each half.

Team
Fifteen players on each team with 7 substitutions. Once a player is substituted, they may not return to the game unless the substitution was to stop bleeding (i.e. bloddy nose). All 15 players may run, kick or pass the ball (forward passing is not permitted).

The 15 players are divided into two groups:
8 forwards (generally larger and stronger) who focus on obtaining and maintaining possession of the ball
7 backs (generally smaller and faster) who focus on taking the ball forward and scoring

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See also ..........
Rugby terms
Player Positions
Lineouts
Scrums