in-goal

[in-gohl]

noun

Rugby.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of in-goal¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Ireland's afternoon was summed up when O'Brien's kicked forward and the chasing Amee-Leigh Costigan looked like she had a clear run to touch down - but at the last moment the ball bounced left and into touch in the in-goal area.

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Batchelor chased down Lewis' kick through to score after Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet failed to punch the ball out of the in-goal area, and then added a hotly-debated second try after a lengthy video review.

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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.

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When Toulouse were looking for a replacement for their departing full-back Melvyn Jaminet at the turn of the year, the list of skills they required in the chosen one was as long as the in-goal area at Stade Ernest Wallon.

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Goode summed up Saracens' first half when he kicked for the corner from a penalty and put it the wrong side of the flag, and soon after Sarries were further behind - Feyi-Waboso's kick over the top was fumbled by Tom Parton in the in-goal area and Hodge dived on the loose ball.

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