How long does a game of rugby last?

Question

How long does a game of rugby last?

Answer 1

80 mins 40 mins each half however the game can go on longer as a game can only finish once the ball goes dead. t

Answer 2

80 minutes total,the middle of the game where they change playing directions is called half time.

Answer 3

80 minutes, 40 each way

That is actual playing time, the clock is stopped for injuries and referrals to 4th officials, so the actual half goes on longer than 40 minutes.

Also, once time is up the game continues until the ball goes out of play, or a penalty is awarded (though for certain offences, mainly deliberate offences by the defence to end the game if the attacking side have a chance to win, the game can continue if they are awarded to the attacking side)

Answer 4

80minutes normally, plus any stoppage time and 5 mins normally for turnaround. In Knockout internationals and the scores are tied then an extra 20 mins each way will be played on top.

Answer 5

It lasts for 80 minutes. Two halves of 40 minutes each.

Answer 6

A rugby match lasts a minimum of 80 minutes. This is split into two halves of around 40 minute each, with the clock stopped by the referee for bad injuries, substituations, to talk to players following foul play or persistant problems at the scrum , or just to consult the linesmen or in televised games the video ref.

I have actually played in a match where because of a game having to be stopped so that an ambulance could come onto the pitch following a suspected serious neck injury to the opposing hooker we actually had a half that lasted a hour.

It was a Saturday afternoon in January and being England it was bleed'n freezing.

Answer 7

Weatherman is exactly right.

Answer 8

Rugby union is 2x 40  mins halfs =80 mins. hope this is what you were looking for

Answer 9

1 hour and 20ty minutes

Answer 10

80 min

Answer 11

40 mins each way

Answer 12

Too long....!!! xx

Answer 13

80 minutes, with a break in between!

Answer 14

80 mins the whole game not allowing for the 10-15 mins break in between Halves

Answer 15

80 minutes

Answer 16

80mins  with a break at 40mins then you go home with a sore throat that lasts a few days from all your shoutin but who cares when your avin fun ,you should go and see a live match you will love it

Answer 17

40 minutes each way with 15 minutes rest for half time. If there is an injury, time wasting or someone takes too long with a kick the clock is stopped. The same happens if there is a video referee to adjudge if a tryshould be awarded the clock is stopped and therfore each half lasts for 40 minutes exactly.,

Answer 18

a professional rugby match lasts 80 minutes with a 15 minute half time break

Answer 19

80 mins, 40 min halfs, and a halftime