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

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

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

A kick from Lomax on the fifth tackle went dead but an offside gave Saints a repeat set of six, and Konrad Hurrell and Makinson were both held up in the in-goal area by a determined defence.

From BBC

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