100m in length and the width varies from pitch to pitch probably 70m circumference would be around 340m
Rugby
A Rugby Ground normally refers to the playing area, changing rooms and any associated ground area. The playing area is called a rugby pitch
rugby pitch
Stadium or on a rugby pitch. The pitch will refer directly to the playing area
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Oblong
280-300mm long 580-620mm circumference (around the long axis) 740-770mm circumference (from the side)
An official Rugby union ball is oval and made of four panels, has a length in-line of 280-300 millimetres, a circumference (end to end) of 740-770 millimetres, and a circumference (in width) of 580-620 millimetres.
Rugby is played on a leveled grass field known as a pitch.
The Twickenham rugby pitch is 125m x 70m. The stadium has a capacity of 82,000 and has 150 executive suits.
Its very difficult to explain a rugby pitch layout in a textual format in accordance with IRB regulations. However, I have attached a web address here whcih will show a picture of the ground layout and hopefully it will explain the features for you. It can be printed from this area as well .guide.rugbyrugby.com/Rugby%20Sections/Beginners%20Guide/pitch%20image.asp just add the 3 w's before guide
It isn't. People think it is because when the people show the football pitch, it looks bigger. When it's the rugby pitch they show it at the side so it looks smaller than a football pitch. From :)