How long does each match last?

How long does each match last?

Mike Schmid (Director of Rugby, Esher RFC) gives expert video advice on: What are the basic objectives of play?; How long does each match last?; How big is the pitch? and more...

There are two halves of 40 minutes in rugby union totalling 80, but the referee can at his discretion add injury time on, which could make the game last longer.