Rugby Goals

Key Features Specifications Installation Guides Compliance Related Products

Where do stadiums, professional clubs and schools buy Rugby goals in Australia?

Abel Sports!

Abel Sports is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium quality rugby goal posts for the State of Origin, as well as for:

  • State, district, and local divisions
  • Local councils
  • Schools
  • Universities

Abel Sports provides rugby goals in premier sports stadiums and arenas throughout Australia, including AAMI Park and Marvel Stadium.

Our football rugby goals have proudly featured at prominent Australian sporting events including the Bledisloe Cup and the State of Origin competition, as well as Rugby Union tournaments, matches, and Word Rugby events.

As such, our rugby posts comply with the requirements of both the Australian Rugby League Commission and World Rugby.

See some of our incredible Rugby projects here

Key Features

Semi-Permanent Ground Tube Installation available for Goals up to 10m high
Hinged Base Plate Footings available for Goals from 10m high and above
Slide-Shift Footings Available to Play Both Rugby League & Union
Made from 6063T6
High-Tensile Aluminium with Pearl White
Powder Coated Finish

Rugby Goal Post Footing Types

Abel Rugby Goals are made to suit all types of installation. We manufacture both Hinged Base Plate and Ground Tube style footings to make installation and off-season removal and storage a breeze. That’s why stadiums clubs and schools buy Abel AFL goals in Australia.

Ground Tube Footing

Abel’s Ground Tube footings are great for smaller goals, as they still provide the flexibility to remove and store goals for multi-sport fields during the off-season. Sleeves are placed beneath ground level and permanently cemented in place, with the goal posts inserted inside the sleeves and locked into position. Goals can be lifted out of the sleeves at the end of the season and off-season caps are installed to protect the sleeves from filling with soil.

Hinged Base Plate

Great for larger goals, we recommend Hinged Base Plate Rugby goals for any goal posts 10m or higher. Hinged Base Plates allow you to safely lower goals to ground level before removal, while meeting OHS requirement and avoiding the need for a crane to lift heavy goals out of the ground. Hinged Base Plate goals are great for council grounds and stadiums that remove posts at the end of each season and are the perfect solution for facilities that use onsite goal post storage.

Slide-Shift Hinged Base Plate

Slide-Shift, Hinged Base Plate goals are engineered to accommodate Ruby League (5.5m cross bar) and Rugby Union (5.6m cross bar) allowing venues to easily switch between codes with one footing system. Available in 16m goal posts height, Hinged Base Plates allow you to safely lower goals to ground level before removal, while meeting OHS requirement and avoiding the need for a crane to lift heavy goals out of the ground. These footings are perfect solution for elite sporting facilities.

Specifications

Model No.Goal Post
Height		Pole
Diameter		Pole Wall
Thickness		Cross Bar
Length		Pole
Design		Footing Type
RGUT7500GTL7.5m80mm OD2.0mm5.5mUntaperedGround Tube | Included
RGUT7500GTU7.5m80mm OD2.0mm5.6mUntaperedGround Tube | Included
RG10000GTL10.0m100mm OD2.3mm5.5mTaperedGround Tube | Included
RG10000GTU10.0m100mm OD2.3mm5.6mTaperedGround Tube | Included
RG10000HBPL10.0m100mm OD2.3mm5.5mTaperedHinged Base-Plate | Included
RG10000HBPU10.0m100mm OD2.3mm5.6mTaperedHinged Base-Plate | Included
RG12000HBPL12.0m125mm OD3.0mm5.5mTaperedHinged Base-Plate | Included
RG12000HBPU12.0m125mm OD3.0mm5.6mTaperedHinged Base-Plate | Included
RG16000HBPL16.0m125mm OD3.0mm5.5mTaperedHinged Base-Plate | Included
RG16000HBPU16.0m125mm OD3.0mm5.6mTaperedHinged Base-Plate | Included
RG16000HBPSS16.0m125mm OD3.0mm5.5m & 5.6mTaperedHinged Base-Plate with Side Shift | Included

Assembly & Installation Guides

Hinged Base Plate Goal Installation
Ground Tube Footing Installation

Rugby Hinged Base Plate
Goal Assembly

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Rugby Ground Tube
Goal Assembly

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Professional Assembly and Installation Service Available Australia-Wide

Our professional team of installers are available to assist with any project, from assembly of portable goals to installation of permanent poles, call our customer service team for installation inquiries and quotes.

  • Professionally trained to install sporting equipment
  • Australia wide delivery and installation
  • Guaranteed quality of installation
  • Ongoing customer service

Compliance

All Abel sports goals are certified and approved to Australian Safety Standards for Playing Field Equipment.

Abel Certificate of Compliance

Goal Posts

 

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*NOTE: Installation Instructions are to be used as a guide only. They are subject to the location of the Flagpole or Sport Goals and experience of the Installers [other than Abel Concepts qualified Installers]. Abel Concepts does not accept responsibility for the completed installation of either Flagpoles or Sports Goals .

  • Playing Field Equipment
  • Structural Design Actions
  • Steel Structures
  • Aluminium Structures
  • Welding
  • Coating
Abel 7 Year Structural Warranty - Australia's Best

All Abel semi-permanent sports goals, goal posts and flagpoles are backed by our unbeatable 7 year structural warranty – Australia’s best.

Quality steel core inner profile and aluminium sleeve construction

Stainless steel locking on all fixed goals and posts and flagpoles

Built to withstand damage from misuse in open space environments

Every Abel Sports goal post and flagpole is proudly made in Australia

Contact Abel Sports Now For High-quality Rugby Goal Posts and Accessories

You can’t go past Abel Sports when searching for the most durable rugby goal posts in Australia. Our specialised team of designers, engineers, and installers manufacture premium quality rugby goals for any league or division to enjoy.

To get a quote or to learn more about our soccer goals, get in touch with us today.
Call us on 1300 193 714 or fill in this form for all your rugby goal post requirements.

FAQ

Abel manufactures 11 different sizes of rugby goal posts, ranging from 7.5 m to 16 m high, in Rugby League, Rugby Union and Slide Shift combination models. Our main rugby goal ranges include:

  • Rugby League goals: 7.5 m, 10 m, 12 m and 16 m high.
  • Rugby Union goals: 7.5 m, 10 m, 12 m and 16 m high.
  • Rugby League/Union Slide‑Shift goals: 16 m high with slide shift hinged base plates so venues can meet both Rugby League and Rugby Union requirements.

These goals are supplied to elite stadiums (including State of Origin venues), club grounds, council fields and schools, so you can choose a height that matches your code and level of play.

Abel supplies 11 different sizes of rugby goal posts ranging from 7.5 m to 16 m, so there is a suitable option for elite stadiums, club grounds, council fields and schools.
As a general guide:

  • Schools and smaller community grounds often use 7.5 m goals, which provide clear targets while suiting shorter fields and junior play.
  • Most clubs and council grounds use 10 m or 12 m goals, aligned with typical Rugby League and Rugby Union facility expectations for senior community competition.
  • Elite stadiums and State of Origin level venues use 16 m goals to match national‑level visibility and broadcast requirements.

If you tell our team whether your ground is used for Rugby League or Rugby Union, your level of competition and who manages the venue (school, club, council or stadium), we can recommend the most appropriate rugby goal size and footing system for your field.

Yes. Abel rugby goal posts are engineered to comply with NRL and Rugby Australia facility and field equipment guidelines for goal post heights and configurations, and are used at major rugby venues across Australia. Abel sports goals are also certified and approved to relevant Australian and international standards for playing field equipment and structural design, including:

These standards underpin the design and manufacture of Abel rugby goals, helping ensure safety, durability and compliance for schools, clubs, councils and stadiums.

Abel rugby goals are manufactured in Australia from 6063T6 high‑tensile aluminium with high strength, corrosion resistant inner steel cores and lightweight aluminium outer tubing. We use premium, 100% recyclable aluminium and finish the goal posts in a durable Pearl White powder coat for a clean, professional appearance on any rugby field. All rugby goals are backed by a structural warranty of five years, giving long‑term confidence in their performance on open‑space grounds.

Abel rugby goal posts are available with different footing systems to suit your field and level of play:

Yes. Abel Sports is an official Australian Made licensee, with our rugby posts proudly designed, engineered and manufactured in Melbourne using premium Australian steel and aluminium.

For more than 30 years, we’ve supplied Australian-made rugby posts to schools, councils, community clubs and elite sporting venues across Australia. Every post is engineered to meet the highest standards of strength, durability and safety, ensuring reliable performance in Australia’s toughest conditions.

By manufacturing locally, we maintain complete quality control, support Australian jobs and suppliers, and deliver rugby posts built to last. Every Abel rugby post proudly displays the Australian Made logo, giving customers confidence they are investing in genuine Australian-made sporting infrastructure.

Yes. Abel rugby goals are designed to suit different installation methods, with Hinged Base Plate, Slide‑Shift and Ground Tube footings making installation and off‑season removal straightforward. Hinged base plates allow long posts to be lowered safely to ground level before removal, while ground tubes enable semi‑permanent goals to be lifted out and stored in Abel onsite goal post storage systems during the off‑season.

Goal post pads and other accessories are not automatically included with every rugby goal set, but Abel supplies a full range of matching safety and storage products. Abel can provide rugby square post pads and custom printed post pads, onsite goal post storage systems and other safety solutions alongside your rugby goals.

When you request a quote, our team can include padding, storage and any other accessories you need so everything arrives together and is compatible with your goals.

Abel offers delivery across Australia for sports goals, including rugby goals. We provide a professional assembly and installation service in Victoria using our own experienced installers, and for grounds outside Victoria we can support your preferred local contractor by supplying detailed footing and installation information with your goals.

For installation enquiries in Victoria, you can contact Abel’s project and installation team directly:

Abel rugby goals are engineered and manufactured to last in open‑space environments with no regular ongoing maintenance required when they are installed and used as intended. Periodic checks for damage, loose fixings or misuse are recommended, especially after severe weather or heavy use, and any issues should be addressed promptly to keep players and spectators safe.

If you ever have concerns about your rugby goals on site, contact Abel and our team can advise on inspection or replacement under our 5‑year structural guarantee.

You can call Abel on 1300 193 714 or fill in the enquiry form on our website for all your rugby goal post requirements.

Our friendly sales team will discuss your venue and level of play, then recommend suitable Rugby Union or Rugby League goals and provide a FREE quote.