FIELD OF PLAY:


Rugby is played on a field, called a pitch, that is longer and wider than a football field, more like a soccer field. A typical pitch is 100 meters (110 yards) long 70 meters (75 yards) wide. Additionally, there are 10-22 meter end zones, called the try zone, behind the goalposts. The goalposts are 'H'-shaped cross bars located on the goal line and are the same size as American football goalposts.

THE BALL:


The rugby ball is made of leather or other similar synthetic material that is easy to grip and does not have laces. Rugby balls are made in varying sizes (3, 4 or 5) for both youth and adult players. Like footballs, rugby balls are oval in shape, however are rounder and less pointed than footballs to minimize the erratic bounces we see in football.
WORN EQUIPMENT: Players generally wear spandex shorts under canvas shorts, knee high socks, rugby boots, or soccer cleats, and a team jersey, which is traditionally a long sleeve polo shirt, with stripes and the team logo. These days they still have the collar, and buttons (rubber) however style varies from long sleeve to short, color and pattern. Jerseys are numbered according to position ranging from 1-25,(18-25 being the subs).