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A game of rugby league consists of two halves of 40 minutes, with injury time added on at the end of each half.
In between the two halves, there is a 10-minute break after which both teams change ends and attack the half they were defending.
A hooter or whistle will indicate the start and finish of the half.
Play is only allowed to continue after the whistle or hooter sounds if the ball is still in play.
The half will immediately end once a tackle is made or the ball goes out to touch.
However, time can be extended for a penalty kick or a kick at goal.
In that case, the half will end when the next ball goes of play or a tackle has been made.