How long is the ball in play in a game of rugby?

Answer 1

A size 5 ball under IRB rules must comply as follows

Length in line 280 - 300 millimetres
Circumference (end to end) 740 - 770 millimetres
Circumference (in width) 580 - 620 millimetres

There are 2 other sizes for low age groups

Answer 2

IRB states that a full match game ball must be

Structure of the ball isoval and constitutes 4 panels

Length in line: 280 to 300 mm

Circumference (end to end): 740 to 770 mm

Circumference (in width): 580 to 620 mm

Material: Leather or appropriate synthetic material (allowed to be conditioned for better grip and to make the ball water-resistant)

Weight: 410 to 460 g

Internal air pressure at start of game: 65.71 to 68.75 kPa (or 0.67 to 0.70 kgcm -2)

Answer 3

In total officially 80 minutes. (40 minutes in each half)

The rule is that unless the Referee calls time off the ball is technically in play. When Time off is called the timers watch is stopped and the game is held until time on is called again. This means that there is no injury time in Rugby. However, to end the game the referee waits until the wall is out of play. This means that 40 minutes may pass and the ball is still being played the referee must wait for a break down in play be fore ending the game

Answer 4

The official rules of Table Tennis state that the ball must be spherical, with a diameter of 40mm (4cm).