What is an artificial grass rugby field? Its advantage?
What is an artificial grass rugby field?
Artificial grass rugby fields are special sports fields made of high-performance synthetic fibers and shock-absorbing filling systems, designed for high-intensity and frequent confrontation rugby sports. UNIGRASS artificial rugby turf strictly follows the World Rugby international standards. The grass is thick and wear-resistant, with excellent UV resistance and weather resistance, and can remain stable even in extreme climatic conditions. Its natural-like design gives the turf a realistic appearance and feel, while providing excellent impact resistance and safety protection.
What is the size of an artificial grass rugby field?
Whether it is an international competition or daily training, UNIGRASS provides you with standard artificial grass rugby field solutions.
Tournament-level standard size
Designed for professional competitions and club training, the overall size is 120 meters × 70 meters (including the scoring area), equipped with a buffer zone and high-strength grass structure, fully in line with World Rugby standards, helping players to achieve their competitive potential at the highest level.
Recommended size for amateurs and schools
Suitable for youth training, schools, and communities, the recommended size is 90–100 meters × 50–60 meters, which not only retains the sports experience of rugby, but also adapts more flexibly to limited space, with more controllable construction costs and more efficient maintenance.
Advantages of artificial grass rugby fields
High strength and durability, improving utilization and operational efficiency
UNIGRASS artificial turf for rugby fields is suitable for high-frequency use scenarios, and can withstand more than 30 hours of training and competition per week, greatly improving the utilization rate of the field and reducing the unit cost of use. For schools, clubs and other institutions, it is a high-return long-term investment.
Safe and reliable, ensuring the health of players
Equipped with a professional shock-absorbing system, the turf structure can effectively absorb impact, reduce the risk of injury to the knees, ankles and other parts, reduce the probability of slips and collisions caused by venue reasons, and provide athletes with a stable and safe competition environment.
Worry-free all year round, adaptable to extreme climates
Not afraid of heavy rain, high or low temperatures, artificial turf is available all day long, drains quickly after rain, and there is no need to suspend training or competition due to weather, ensuring the continuity of the season and the execution of event plans.
Simple maintenance and controllable costs
Compared with natural turf, artificial turf for sports fields does not require frequent irrigation, mowing and fertilization, only basic maintenance operations such as brushing, filling and finishing are required, saving a lot of labor and material costs, making operation more efficient and management easier.
Artificial Grass Rugby Field vs Natural Grass Rugby Field: Which is Better?
| Comparison items | Artificial grass rugby field | Natural grass rugby field |
| Frequency of use | 30+ hours per week, all-weather use | Due to weather restrictions, the field needs to be closed in the rainy season |
| Safety and consistency | High shock absorption design, uniform surface, reducing the risk of injury | Potholes and mud are prone to occur, and there is a risk of slipping Maintenance cost |
| Maintenance cost | Easy maintenance, low cost | Requires a large amount of water, manpower and fertilizer, and the cost is high |
| Weather adaptability | Anti-ultraviolet, rain and snow, use all year round | Easy to damage in extreme weather, limited use |
| Appearance and foot feel | Simulated grass silk, visual and tactile feel close to natural grass | Natural appearance, but requires continuous maintenance |
| Service life | 8-10 years of stable performance | Easy to age and damage, life is affected by climate |
Summary
For rugby clubs and educational institutions that value safety, economy and operational efficiency, UNIGRASS artificial turf rugby field is a more scientific and long-term choice. It not only meets the requirements of professional competitions and training, but also greatly reduces maintenance pressure and budget expenditure. As artificial turf technology continues to evolve, it is gradually becoming the preferred solution to replace natural grass.
