in-goal

American  

[in-gohl] / ˈɪnˌgoʊl /

noun

Rugby.

1. the area at either end of the field between the goal line and the dead-ball line.

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Etymology

Origin of in-goal

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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in-goal

And it was the hosts who went closer to the game’s sixth try as Ashton fell just short with an acrobatic finish in the left corner before Evalds' in-goal interception denied King a hat-trick.

From BBC ● May 9, 2024

Carter crossed again on the right side two minutes later to finish off a counterattack that started from inside New Zealand’s own in-goal area with Argentina pressing for a try just before halftime.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2023

Then a Ford chip was allowed to bounce in the in-goal by Jacob Stockdale, and Elliot Daly shoved him aside to reach the ball first.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 23, 2020

BST10:59 63 min It goes back to Hirayama, standing deep, and he puts a very nicely angled grubber kick into the in-goal area.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 19, 2015

Michele Campagnaro capitalised on in-goal havoc to score Italy's sole try.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2015