How long does an NRL game go for?

The exact length of an NRL game in Australia depends on how much stoppage time is added, although a rugby league match consists of two 40 minute halves.

What is NRL in Australia?

NRL in Australia is the main rugby league competition. It stands for National Rugby League, and is contested by 17 teams, mostly in New South Wales and Queensland, where the sport is more popular.

How long is a half of NRL?

NRL games are split into two halves. Each half of rugby league lasts 40 minutes.

The half time break in rugby league matches varies across competitions, but in Australia’s NRL, the half time break is ten minutes long.

Therefore, the NRL game length is 80 minutes, plus a ten minute half time break.

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How long does an NRL game go for including stoppage time?

However, it is exceptionally rare for a half of NRL to last exactly 40 minutes. There usually stoppages for injuries and the like, which are compensated for by the addition of extra time onto the half.

There is no set length for this stoppage time, although it is rare for there to be more than ten minutes of stoppage time. Three to five minutes of stoppage time is a fairly regular occurrence, however.

So how long does an NRL game go for? Well, with two 40 minute halves, a ten minute half-time interval and five to ten minutes of stoppage time, the average NRL game will last around 95 to 100 minutes.

How long do other Australian sports go for?

Australia Travel Questions also has guides to the length of an AFL game and how long a T20 cricket game lasts.

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