<P> The dimensions and markings of a full - sized playing area are defined in Section 1 of the Laws of the Game . These Laws are the agreed upon and maintained by the Rugby League International Federation . The playing field is defined as "the area bounded by, but not including, the touch lines and dead ball lines" by Section 2 . If the ball or any player in possession of it makes contact with the touch lines or dead ball lines or the ground beyond them it is deemed to be out of play . </P> <P> The rugby league field also has markings to denote where restarts, such as scrums, should be placed . </P> <P> Rugby league is played on a field 112--122 by 68 metres (122.5--133.4 × 74.3 yards). The longer boundary lines are touch lines, while the shorter boundary lines are dead ball lines . The touch lines and dead ball lines are out of play . </P> <P> Near each end of the field is a goal line, or try - line; they are 100 metres (109.4 yards) apart . A scoring area called the in - goal area extends 6--11 metres (6.6--12 yards) from each try - line to each dead ball line . </P>

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