Pitch Dimensions

 

Age GroupType of PitchMaximum Size without run off

Length x Width (m)

Minimum Goalpost Dimensions

Height v Width (m)

Practical Tips
Senior100706.45.6
  • Line width is normally 75mm
  • In-goal lines are the same width as the posts
  • Dimensions are to the outside of the lines
  • The height of the post cross bars should be 3m to the top of the bar
  • The flag posts that denote the field of play are a minimum height of 1.2m with a non-pointed top. Flag posts must be positioned at the intersection of touch-in-goal lines and the goal lines and at the intersection of the touch-in-goal lines and the dead ball lines.  These eight flag posts are outside the in-goal area and do not form part of the playing area.  Flag posts must be positioned in line with the 22-metre lines and the half way line, 2 metres outside the touchlines and within the playing enclosure.
  • Goal and touchlines are out of the field of play.
  • Pitch run-offs should be 5m where practicable.
U7

U8

Mini20

45

12

22

6.45.6
U9

U10

 Mini60

60

35

30

6.45.6
U11/U12

U13

 

U14/U18

Mini

 

60

90

 

100

43

60

 

70

6.45.6

Advice and guidance on the construction of new natural turf pitches is covered in a set of guidance notes developed in partnership with Sport England and can be found   Natural turf pitch construction guidance

Also for reference purposes, World Rugby has information on how to comply with pitch dimensions.

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