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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

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in-goal

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

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

In injury time, Jones pounced on a dropped pass in the French in-goal.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2017

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

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