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Rugby League Pitch Dimensions

Summer 2012

3 Pitch Dimension Table

4 Multiple Pitch Layouts

5 Full Size Preferred Pitch Dimensions

6 Full Size Pitch Minimum Dimensions

7 Under 10 and Under 11 (11-a-side) Pitch Dimensions

8 Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 Preferred Pitch Dimensions

9 Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 Minimum Pitch Dimensions

10 Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 Minimum Pitch Dimensions Alternative Layout

11 Touch Rugby League Preferred Pitch Dimensions

12 Wheelchair Rugby League Pitch Dimensions

13 Further Help and Information


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Junior Junior Junior

Age GroupPreferred

or Minimum

Recreational/ School

Club Tiers 3 & 4 (Community)

Club Tiers 1 & 2 (Super League, Championship)

Under 12 to Adult(see page 5)

Preferred 100m x 68m

Plus 8 metre IN-GOALS

Plus 3 metre run-offs

100m x 68m



100m x 68m



Under 12 to Adult (11-a-side) (see page 6)

Minimum 92m x 55m



92m x 55m



N/A

Under 10 & Under 11 (11-a-side)(see page 7)

Preferred 80m x 50m

Plus 2 metre run-offs all round

80m x 50m


N/A

Under 7, Under 8 & Under 9(see page 8)

Preferred 60m x 40m


60m x 40m


N/A

Under 7, Under 8 & Under 9(see pages 9 & 10)

Minimum 50m x 30m


50m x 30m


N/A

Touch Rugby League(see page 11)

Preferred 70m x 50m

Plus 5-10 metre IN-GOAL


70m x 50m

Plus 5-10 metre IN-GOAL


N/A

Wheelchair Rugby League(see page 12)

Preferred 40 x 20 m(min 38m x 18m, max 45 x 22m)

Plus 2.5 metre IN-GOAL (min 2m IN-GOAL)

Plus 2 metre unobstructed Safety ZONE around playing area

40 x 20 m(min 38m x 18m, max 45 x 22m)



40 x 20 m(min 38m x 18m, max 45 x 22m)



Where multiple pitches are to be laid out in close proximity there is a requirement for a space of three metres between the outside lines of the run-off areas. This is for both safety and to accommodate spectators.

There is no requirement for additional space between in-goal areas other than to accommodate spectators and it is therefore discretionary.


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Requirement for Super League (Tier 1), Championship (Tier 2) and Conference League (Tier 3) Under 18 to Adult. Preferable for all Club levels Under 18 to Adult.

Acceptable for Recreational, School or Community Club (Tier 4) Under 12 (13-a-side) to Adult or Under 11 (13-a-side) to Under 16. May be accepted for Tier 3 Under 18 to Adult in exceptional circumstances.


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50 Metres

Halfway Line80 Metres

2MetreRunOffs

2 Metre Run Offs

Touchline

2 Metres Between PlayingArea & Goalposts

40 Metres


2MetreRunOffs

2 Metre Run Offs

Touchline


Suitable for Schools and Clubs. Suitable for Schools and Clubs.


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Touchline

50 Metres

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2 Metre Run Offs

Halfway Line


2 Metre Run Offs

50 Metres

2MetreRunOffs

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HalfwayLinePitch 1

Pitch 2

50 Metres

30 Metres

30 Metres

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2 Metre Run Offs

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Suitable for Schools and Clubs. Suitable for Schools and Clubs.


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Suitable for Touch Rugby League only.

Suitable for Wheelchair Rugby League only.Post height 4 to 5 m, post width apart: 3m, crossbar height above floor: 2m.Surface must be hard, level and consistent to ensure good, safe running for wheelchairs.The centre, 4 and 8 metre lines must be clearly marked using (1) adhesive tape (on floor), (2) paint (on concrete) or (3) plastic cones or domes (placed 1m outside touch lines).


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Contact:RFL Facilities Manager Carol [email protected]

Visit:The RFL Facilities Trustwww.rflfacilitiestrust.co.uk

Rugby Football LeagueRed Hall

Red Hall LaneLeeds

LS17 8NB

www.therfl.co.uk

Tel: 0844 477 7113Fax: 0844 477 0013

Email: [email protected]

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