What is rugby union

The rugby pitch is filled with various line markings such as the halfway, 22 metre, 15 metre, 10metre, 5 metre and dead ball lines as well the goal or try line and in-goal areas where tries are scored. The pitch should be approximately metres in length and 70 metres wide with H-shaped goalposts on each goal line.

The distance between the goal posts is 5. To receive the latest updates on the happenings in the Singapore sports scene, or to find out more about some of the latest programmes on offer at ActiveSG, like our Facebook page here. Rugby Union: The Basics. Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email.

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