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in-goal

American

[in-gohl] / ˈɪnˌgoʊl /

noun

Rugby.

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

Etymology

Origin of in-goal

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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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.

From BBC • May 10, 2025

Evans almost had Wales on the scoreboard but the winger was just unable to gather Olds' clever chip into the in-goal area.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2022

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

A Stephen Larkham grubber kick was slid on to by Ben Tune in the in-goal and Wales hearts were broken yet again.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2019

They go back left, to the backs now, and Pisi stabs a perfect grubber through into the in-goal area for Nanai-Williams to dive on to!

From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2015

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