5 Time
Sevens
1 [Replacement]
5.1 A match lasts no longer than 80 minutes (split into two halves, each of not more than 40 minutes plus time lost), unless the match organiser has authorised the playing of extra-time in a drawn match within a knock-out competition.
Replaced by:
5.1 A match lasts 14 minutes (split into two halves, each of not more than seven minutes) plus time lost. When a drawn match requires extra-time, play restarts after a one-minute break with periods of no more than five minutes. After each period, the teams change ends without an interval. A competition final match may last no longer than 20 minutes (split into two halves, each of not more than 10 minutes) plus lost time and extra-time.
2 [Replacement]
5.2 Half-time consists of an interval not exceeding 15 minutes as decided by the match organiser. During this time, the teams and match officials may leave the playing enclosure.
Replaced by:
5.2 Half-time consists of an interval not exceeding two minutes.