AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYERS REACT TO RUGBY BIGGEST HITS

#Rugby #International
WHERE MY RUGBY FANS AT!!! I hope you guys enjoy this reaction video to rugby's biggest hits, these are some brutual and reckless players. It seems like it hurt to get hit like that haha. I would never be able to play rugby , WOULD YOU ? SHOW SOME LOVE, SO I CAN SHOW ALL THE LOVE BACK!!!
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[@jarredtremain4644]

That's what we love in Australia. Laying big hits or shirtfronts on opposition. Don't need pads here. I played AFL from 5-22yrs old then couple seasons of Rugby Union and 1yr of Rugby league. Along as it's not high tackle or you're offside you can do what you want. Go hard or go home!

[@duanegibson6922]

That's like British do like getting muddy

[@DavidHill-b5y]

I forgot to say that a successful unopposed placed penalty kick over the goal post and between the upright posts is worth 3 points.

[@davidobrien1876]

Here's a thought, American Football requires very short bursts of energy followed by lots of rest, bit of oxygen between plays, plus an energy drink every few minutes, (plus squad rotation). Rugby is non stop for 40 minutes, 10 minutes break and another no stop 40, with a few substitutes. Lets not pretend they are similar games.

[@KrustyVlogs]

Very very true!!!

[@graemesmellie5223]

There is no similarity whatsoever Rugby (league) is a hard game played by hard men

[@micko11154]

@@graemesmellie5223 League is a thugs game, in Australia at least. The culture is rotten to the core with so many players consistently being charged for sexual assault, domestic violence, drug abuse, drug trafficking, drink driving, the list goes on. The uncontested scrum is a sacreligious joke! Rugby Union is the sport in its purest form. Cheers and thanx for your reactions!

[@mydickisunbelievablysmallb7098]

@@graemesmellie5223 league sucks compared to union. There is a reason league is only really played in Australia and isnt popular at the same countries where union is popular.

[@graemesmellie5223]

@@micko11154 I still maintain that yawnion is crap unlimited tackles and they can't bloody score. They kick the ball up field there opponents kick it back no skill required

[@thebeat2370]

Fun fact....in the NFL, players are divided into 2 main groups. The offense and defense line. Whereas in rugby, every player does the attacking and defending as well. So if you've just made a thundering tackle than be ready to receive the same. Whatever goes around, comes around

[@arno222444]

Yes it’s double the pleasure, we give and we take. Not to mention how fit we must be in order to keep continue an action sometimes during several minutes, running, hitting, disputing the ball, waking up, running, hitting.....

[@TheDanzau]

@@arno222444 also for the statistic ,you can only tackle the player with the ball . Since you can only throw the ball behind , defense is way more control . The gentle opponent is in front of you , all you have to do is "confront" him once he have the ball.

[@arno222444]

@@TheDanzau Agreed it's really 2 different games, no way to really compare them.

[@savevuniyavi7584]

In rugby, no thing as “turn the other cheek.” A victim can have their revenge 🤷🏽‍♂️😉

[@siroswaldfortitude409]

yep and the specialist teams as well

[@virgilromero3252]

Rules: Ball goes backwards in order to pass Tackling rules: Only the ball carrier can be hit Legal hit zone is above the knee caps and below the collar bone You must remain in contact with the person being tackled

[@rosskruis5737]

the tackle rule only obides to below the neck, you can ankle tap someone as its legal,you can go for the lower legs ,aslong as you dont do a dangerous move going for the neck and above

[@mstandenberg1421]

You’re not permitted to force your target to be rotated into a head-first collision with the ground. This is loosely termed a spear-tackle and can lead to, of course, serious injury and get the played not just sent-off the field but banned for performing it.

[@boiledegginterested]

The laws of rugby regularly change/get tweaked particularly surrounding the tackle area. More and emphasis on player safety and protecting the head. As of this season you must wrap your arms around the player you're tackling (no should charges) and absolutely 0 contact with the face. The tackler will still be penalised if he/she tackles below the collar bone and momentum pushes his tackling shoulder above that toward the neck or face. If you lift a player off the ground in a tackle its your responsibility to bring them back to the ground "safely", opponents hips cannot be lifted over the horizontal.

[@FinlayCollins]

Yo can tackle anywhere from shoulders down

[@SneakyGhosty]

Can't lead with shoulder. You must wrap your arms around and if you lift them off the ground it is your responsibility to ensure they are not spun and land on their head or in a dangerous position. Alot of these tackles in the video are indeed illegal tackles. Some are legal and copy book tackles that are not seen that often.

[@DaronMalakian06]

Journalist : "Are you defensive or offensive player ?" Rugbymen : "Yes"

[@laurenmichelle6346]

😂😂😂

[@DavidDavid-gc9rm]

🤣🙏🇫🇷👌 Brilliant answer!

[@eronicakacaka2289]

Rugbymen...let me do both...😂😂😂

[@khanyisobooi3126]

This comment is so underrated.

[@KissMeWhereIWee]

More coherent than an NFL player, in all fairness.

[@Struanmcintosh2006]

There was a professional game of rugby where a guy got his balls ripped open, went off the pitch to get them stitched up then came back on for the rest of the game

[@angelesperez6591]

I take it you talking about Wayne 'Buck' Shelford during New Zealand All Blacks v France. He is a rugby legend of the 1980s. A former Royal New Zealand Navy Physical Training instructor. He was granted knighthood by the NZ government (approved by the Queen) just last week for services to many community services including to mental health.

[@issaaboubakar6969]

Its real men sport

[@s.j.carlsen7960]

@@issaaboubakar6969 you’re acting like something like that hasn’t happened in other professional leagues before

[@issaaboubakar6969]

@@s.j.carlsen7960 show me the proof any link where somone lost hes testicle in the pitch sorry for my bad english

[@proudkiwi7641]

Not to be that guy but the game I which that happened was in the 1980s, rugby was an amature sport until it went professional in 1996

[@drew.silverotter]

As a former Rugby player I can tell you that at 66 years old, I now feel the injuries from playing 50 years ago 🤣. I played from the age of 8 and loved every moment, every crunching tackle.

[@aaronraines3375]

Sure kinda hear u amigo Surfing since 81 knees going

[@mikewilliams4499]

61 and smashed my leg in a veterans match at 50. Surgeon could not believe the state of my knees, shoulder, ribs😂 Three heart operations in last 18 months and the fact I played rugby saved my life. Now I play in my dreams👍👍👍

[@laysristhc4442]

As an American football player I agree….going back in time if I could be an All Black shhhhhiiiiiii bruh I would

[@byronhendrikse6779]

Played since 95 and having knee problems today but I still love the game

[@MpilaJV]

Played rugby in high school..no better feeling than landing a solid tackle on a big dude .. props for the SA shoutout

[@thomaswilliams1327]

Hell ya buddy!!

[@majormaluda6485]

Greatest feeling ever🔥

[@matthewschenck2119]

Nothing better than a solid tackle

[@aidenbester8840]

Best feeling ever

[@Revve-r2h]

SA gang🔥🔥

[@bradwellslinger2404]

Rest of the World loves rugby. American Football is just big in USA.

[@bradwellslinger2404]

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[@davidcook7887]

A little bit of research would have helped. You might be interested to know is that whenever you say ‘football’ , the rest of the world thinks you mean soccer. It’s called football because it’s played with the feet!

[@bradwellslinger2404]

@@davidcook7887 I actually know. Im South-African. Was just talking in context to the Americans lol.

[@davidcook7887]

@@bradwellslinger2404 The guy at the back behind you was right. If you tackle above the shoulder it’s very dangerous and against the law. Quite a few of those hits would have resulted in sending offs and temporary bans. If do great rugby tries, the game will make more sense. The game is to put the ball down ( a try) in the zone. The ball can only be passed backwards, so it’s complete teamwork.

[@FFM0594]

@@davidcook7887 Rugby is also football. Never heard of the RFU?

[@h3ll0gudbye]

Nah, it's really not as bad as it seems when you grow up with the game. These guys can take it, that's why they're built the way they're built.

[@nivetalataina9351]

Rules of Rugby: Don’t get taken out on a stretcher 😂

[@shawndaguiar2531]

thats the fun part thats how you know youve played the best you could

[@Just_a_ghost713]

@@shawndaguiar2531 hehehe yeah man.

[@Pandemonis]

No Rule #1 of rugby is beat England. Rule #2 Have a nice game

[@ceceliaanderson6040]

😂😂😂

[@kenhanley3163]

@@Pandemonis true if you beat England it's good day for everyone

[@KeanuWeaves]

Basic rules to tackling in rugby: No tackling above the shoulders No lifting (can't lift and tip them above the shoulders) Must have arms in the tackle (can't use just your shoulders) No late hits unless you've already committed to the tackle and they've only just passed the ball. And that's basically it lol

[@mydickisunbelievablysmallb7098]

You can lift a player up, you just cant put them down on their shoulders up. The person being tackled cant be tipped more than the horizontal.

[@hairydadder1168]

Unless you play against the British Army team (two of which I was later told were SAS)... and then you just shit your pants and pray....

[@pixiedust2157]

@@graced2321 have been and watched an army vs navy rugby match before ....brutal ! And brilliant

[@emmacrothers1106]

Do you mean the waist

[@jonochu496]

If you are playing rugby union can’t just shoulder charge. If you are playing league it’s fine.

[@lythrooks2616]

An American football team came to the Uk to play an exhibition match against Wigan Warriors in the 90s the first half they both played in pads and helmets but when it came to the second half without the pads and helmets the American football team didn’t want to come back out to carry on because of how hard the rugby guy’s tackled them and these rugby guy’s range from 15 stones to 25 stones muscles it’s like being hit by a train at speed

[@lawrencegillies]

Tackling in rugby: you have to use your arms in a tackle, so checks are illegal. You are not allowed to tackle above the shoulder - these days if a tackle starts low and rides up, you will get penalised. No spear tackling - you're not allowed to lift people and drive them into the ground - you can't lift the person's legs up above their head, no tackling a guy in the air (until they land) and if you lift someone, you're responsible for how they land.

[@lawrencegillies]

If you tackle someone in the air you will usually get 10 minutes in the sin bin at least, often sent off. High tackle will also likely get you a 10 minute break. If its a 'seatbelt' tackle, (over the shoulder) or if the tackle starts ok and rides up you'll get away with just a penalty against you

[@jn-xw3cq]

@@lawrencegillies you're heading all the points dude. The only other one would be that shoulder charges are sometimes sin bins and a yellow but often a red card.

[@jn-xw3cq]

I didn't usually mind high tackles (arms wrapped around neck or head or seatbelt tackles not shoulder charges) on me but I hated spear tackles. I had one where 2 or 3 dudes speared me together. Winded me for 5-10 minutes because they planted their shoulders in my sterum. First time I took more than 15 seconds to up off the ground after being tackled.

[@bulelanilanguza2566]

With all due respect, you guys wouldn't last in rugby. We are better conditioned and tougher.

[@jn-xw3cq]

@@bulelanilanguza2566 I'm confused by the first part of your comment since I know at least I've played rugby. But I agree rugby is much more physically demanding and rough.

[@Stussgurl]

Here in New Zealand kids start playing tackle rugby at 8yrs. By and through high school you should know how to tackle safely. Concussion still happens but, there are strict rules that are pushed to ensure player safety. You might wanna watch a Rugby Union rules vid, if you interested in the game.

[@KrustyVlogs]

Interesting thank you for this. That’s good for form

[@gusdrivinginaustralia6168]

@@KrustyVlogs "ninh explains " a channel on yt is great at explaining rules for all sports. Rugby League and Rugby Union are both on it as is a comparison between the two similar but different games.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ7RpoWeg9mHaKc this is rugby union. It's the more widely global game than rugby league, which is the more prominent of the two in Australia. New season starts soon.

[@Toucan432]

@@KrustyVlogs If you want to react to a "dirty" rugby highlight reel....Then watch this one;) Trust me it has it all - Body On The Line kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZC2lJqpbq2kqK8

[@leilanitaape7216]

Samoan we start rugby on 5

[@mandilkhegivenmyeki925]

Same here in South Africa. My nephew is 5 and played his first contact game last year (pre-Covid)

[@skietog]

This a big boy sport my guy, I've broken a few bones myself but once you on that field life just feels better

[@Westcountrynordic]

In the UK they start playing rugby aged 4 (boys and girls) no contact, contact and tackling normally starts around age 12

[@stevenmalarkey9391]

It's more of a private school sport, well it is in Scotland anyway

[@kenhanley3163]

I was in contact at like 6

[@muffindraws6076]

I am in scotland and i started rugby at 6 then they done contact at 8

[@c0222]

@@stevenmalarkey9391 take it your from Glasgow or there abouts cause here they don’t like rugby as much as other places in Scotland do

[@stevenmalarkey9391]

@@c0222 Yeah just outside Glasgow, in Renfrewshire, was very rare to see or know anyone that played it, especially in school

[@jamesrichards362]

There are so many, so many, elite athletes coming out of US colleges that don’t make 1 of only 32 pro teams that USA rugby should be picking up. So many transferable skills. Love both sports

[@stephanieyee9784]

As long as they get the whole wrapped up in padding thing out of their heads. And their fitness levels would have to be a lot better to last though the first half never mind a whole game.

[@yaseenmatthews987]

South african raised rugby player here. When myself and mates moved to the states and played football at college it was a breeze. Less running, less rules, plus protection? Hell yeah we dominated

[@brandonhepi282]

Brothers.....react to 'rugby till I collapsed ' you will feel these hits and you're love em

[@oscarolivera7895]

That's a good video. But it is not rugby union , that is rugby league. A little bit different.

[@brandonhepi282]

@@oscarolivera7895 that is true but both codes do the same hits hard and fast

[@timothysamunyai7400]

Having played Rugby for 20years with no injuries apart from four broken fingers. I can Honestly say Rugby is the Best Anger Management program out there! Rugby is about technique and consistency in your tackling and approach.

[@jamesp-j2504]

Oscar Olivera no it’s union, just mainly in the uk

[@thomasbrown3281]

@@timothysamunyai7400 i got a punctured lung whilst scoring a try the defender tried pulling out the tackle so got his knees in my chest

[@layyah0905]

As a South African,my love for rugby runs deep. Up to the mid 90s ,it was an amateur sport played for the love of the game and players not financially compensated. ..(well the biggest stars were quietly paid under the table) . Amazing that many played for the sheer love of it.

[@dumindanayakarathne9532]

Massive respect to both games. Although I’ve watched both games closely. Rugby stands tall in every aspect. You have to be mentally strong to take up the game. No breaks, no pads, 80 mins of war with a 10min water break. Imagine stopping a 6.5, 400lbs running at you at 100mph, and you have no choice but close your eyes lol Btw even big dudes got flat belly’s and they can run so faster like rest of them. They also last 80mins too. American football targets entertainment more than the sports itself.

[@harikrishnans2044]

100 mph?

[@kotetsujin3493]

This rugby players faster than cheetah’s 100 miles per hour 😂

[@blanktrigger8863]

This is false. The NFL season is so short because of how punishing it is on the body. That's also why there's a split between offense and defense. It's a faster twitch sport and much more damage is caused from hits on top of the higher wear and tear from the faster twitch movements. Lacking pads and helmets actually don't matter because it's been known from studies for years that when players lack pads, they engage in much safer impacts. For example, without helmets, football players are less likely to use their heads as weapons in impact. And you can even see that in the vid with how the rugby players tackle. There are many more spearing and goring high speed charging full out tackles in the NFL. The hits in this vid are much more wrappy. It's a much less demanding, much muvh safer sport.

[@coreymichael1880]

@@blanktrigger8863 The Super Bowl is basically a music concert lol. There is a reason why the rest of the world can not get into NFL. There is not much fluidity because as soon as the game starts, it ends for a tactical change while the players have breathers, drink energy drinks and then go back to barely cover any meters before they’re called back again for another break. NFL players are elite athletes for short periods of time. Rugby players are elite athletes for 40 minutes of nonstop action. Both set of Athletes can hit like a bulldozer regardless of pads of not. NFL has crazier tackles whereas Rugby are very strict with high tackles so are taught to aim for the midsection at all times. That being said I respect for both but the cultural differences between Europe and America will always mean we’ll be at odds on the sport front.

[@leviwong1993]

Football is definitely mentally harder 6-8 hours everyday of practice everyday nonstop work and every player has to learn and use 125 plays in a game

[@courteneyoconnor9499]

As an Aussie that grew up in NZ, watching rugby - this was hilarious. Thank you.

[@midnightmosesuk]

I played rugby for a few years. The blokes they pick for these professional teams are ideally suited for the position. Just as in basketball where they try to pick the tallest people, so it is in rugby, where they pick the biggest and most athletic. These blokes are absolute monsters and can more than handle a bit of rough and tumble.

[@juancoetzee3037]

Im a coach for my local Rugby team in Namibia, no pads is not the total correct saying, we do have pads but the pads are just a very thin layer of sponge on the shoulder. 1. ball must be passed backwards from the hand and the player that receives the ball must be behind the player that passed the ball 2. high tackles are illegal, high tackle is classified as a tackle above the shoulders 3. a tackle is only clasified as a tackle when the player that does the tackle wraps his arms around the player that he wishes to tackle 4. you may only tackle the player that is currently carrying the ball 5. forward pass results in a penalty - teams have to scrum to win ball possesion again 6. knock on results in penalty (scrum) - when ball leaves the players hands and touches ground inftont of his feet 7. to score a try the player must touch the ball to ground in the opposition try box(in zone) 8. if a ball is kicked - all players infront of the kicker on the same team is considered offside and therefore may not play the ball - only players behind the kicker is allowed to chase the ball and play it 9. a try (touch down) is worth 5 points 10. after a try the scoring team gets the opportunity to convert the try( field goal) for 2 additional points 11. a in game field goal (drop goal) is allowed and if successfull it is worth 3 points

[@angievara7355]

Come on now,the guy who looks most like a rugby player is the 1 with dreads.

[@KrustyVlogs]

Hahah really ? I really don’t think he does

[@colmokelly9995]

He looks Samoan, definitely rugby material

[@MystyxStargazer]

For sure

[@Kernewik101]

Perfect prop forward😅

[@Rubblin112]

Everyone is different builds can determine which position you play

[@callumbishop6232]

The most basic law of the game is that no player is allowed to throw the ball forward to a teammate. In rugby, passes have to be thrown sideways or backwards to a teammate while the other ways to move the ball towards the opposition's goal line to score points is by kicking or running with the ball.

[@danbower3366]

The best thing about rugby is the respect , the players sort it on the pitch and shake hands after and the fans have a beer together after aswell

[@stephenjones3736]

i agree respect ismost important as competing alpha males inflicting pain upon each other for 80 minutes respect is earned

[@YTWorldTraveler]

Woman play Rugby around the world. They some tough ladies.

[@Daywalker685]

Rather watch womans rugby than the wnba, far more entertaining

[@Kodiak1234]

Yep, woman’s rugby league/union is really taking off. In Australia, for women to make a living they, play multiple sport - ie Elyse Perry plays on the Australian national soccer team + the national cricket team. They are natural athletes and play in a summer and a winter sport.

[@dannyrhodes5767]

My 13 year old daughter plays, she's a beast!!

[@nzlemming]

Oh, word. No effing mercy there. Great to watch.

[@annmonaghan4360]

My neice plays rugby. She played since she was as 4 and she's 21 now. She played for the England development team. My brother has played since he was very young and coaches now as he's in his 50s

[@magoryn]

Rule number 1 of rugby : try not to die Rule number 2 : If you're still alive, try to kill the opposite side players

[@AnakinSkywalker0066]

Rule 3 try avoid getting hit in the nuts

[@lukedudley5030]

Rule 4: wear a gum shield or lose your teeth :-)

[@lifewithallitsbits7554]

@@AnakinSkywalker0066 or more to the point dont be like Buck and get your nut sack torn and contine playing 😂

[@exusiailemuel1139]

Wtf 🤣🤣🤣

[@lukedudley5030]

@@exusiailemuel1139 ;-) I had a tooth explode when my jaw slammed shut after a tackle....always wear your gum shield lol

[@TH3H3R3T1C]

1) smash people 2) no tackles above the shoulders 3) no dropped balls 4) no punch ups And more rules about gameplay but these are the main ones

[@summittaedae2323]

Every solid tackle would feel like a car crash for your body. And these maniacs do it for a fraction of what epl football ⚽️ players get

[@YTWorldTraveler]

In Rugby, we say, "Trample the Weak, and Hurdle the Dead."

[@Mx5buthead]

i love that

[@johngraham6284]

or, do unto others as you would have them do unto you.... only do it first! :)

[@issachartepairi147]

Legit ain't heard this saying in a long time

[@brianmitchell8904]

I am weak so i would not be a good rugby player.

[@jamessullivan5053]

No protect the weak and Bury the dead👍

[@sashabanerji8498]

Rugby looks like just tackles but I can say from personal experience it’s a lot more

[@lisosoldati872]

Basic of the Tackle: You can’t tackle above the shoulder You have you to wrap your arms around (no leading with your shoulder and shoulder charge) You can’t lift a person up (unless their momentum takes them up, but you are responsible for their safe landing) You can’t touch him if he jumps up for a high one. On the ball: You can only pass to someone behind you, so you have to pass back but can kick it forward (the potential receiver must be behind you when you kicked it) The scoring is like touchdown (5pts) but you can also kick for goals in set plays and open plays (drop goal) for fewer points (3pts) I moved from soccer to rugby in high school

[@vikingdion3174]

Best Explanation right here.

[@goiz2422]

i mean you can lift people up but their legs cant go higher than their head

[@ecotic9715]

@@goiz2422 i used to play rugby a lot and someone of the people i played against if you could pick them up that much then are pretty stong

[@rayturner7844]

That's only for union, in league the scoring's different and so are the tackling rules.

[@MrSolidman123]

Best sport in the world, played it for 35years. Now in the USA love seeing you guys play. Lots of passion

[@DylanDanielsBeii]

I was a Flanker for 5 years. You've got to have the agility and the sheer strength to take those blows.. I've seen boys with some really nasty injuries.. bust eye sockets, broken bones. Even having the the leg pointing the opposite way it's meant to be.. it's far more aggressive than American football! But to both players in each sport! Hats off to you for participating ❤ love big sports

[@gmacc2664]

To an extent. I feel like rugby just has more body injuries but in football you get more mental injuries. Mainly because the helmets in football are weponized which fucks up a lot of peoples minds. (Although I’m certain there are many head injuries in rugby too)

[@russe19642]

Flankers make good rovers in Aussie rules, hardball getters who go in where others stand and watch

[@st.silver7926]

There are three games played in Australia with an oval ball. Rugby union, Rugby League and Aussie Rules. The biggest annual competition is the State of Origin, where the best League players honour their state pride.

[@thebigdog9785]

I think the AFL Grand final is actually bigger in the whole country but if your from NSW like I am then yeah the state of origin is more popular

[@babblejam5420]

Bro, its the pacific islanders you've got to look out for, they're built like bodybuilders and stupidly athletic, they tear it up.

[@imtmvm9107]

@Cos Nope, the Samoans, Tongans, Fijians etc.

[@imtmvm9107]

@Cos lol i thought you were asking if they were PI's. my bad then

[@JACKAL98]

@Cos what? Lol

[@JACKAL98]

@Cos when in the history of comments did he say anything about Europeans being from the Pacific you turd 😂👌

[@mozza145]

@@imtmvm9107 he’s trying to say that the people of the nations he listed hit harder than us PIs. Probably because he hasn’t properly squared up with one of us yet 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@neilgrobbelaar5919]

1-A tackle anywhere above the sholders is a high tackle which is illegal, it is then the refs decision if he gives only an penalty or give a yellow card (10min off the field) toe the player 2-if you lif someone during a tackle accros the 180 deggree line (meaning his feet/legs are higher than his head and he lands on his head) its illegal and can be just a penalty or a yellow/red card depending on the refs decision. 3-you may only tackle someone if they have the ball 4-tackling a player while his in the air (ex. He jumps to catch a ball) is a instant yellow card

[@AP-wd1mf]

Personally, I've had the pleasure of playing Rugby and American football. In my opinion your changes of injury are increased with all the pads, as you guys said for 1. it gives you that misconception of safety, so you approach a tackle with a "death be damned" mindset and 2. the pads, I feel, allow for a catastrophic result - aside from long term concussion from the helmets, example, if someone is a dick and grabs your face guard and just pulls it left or right, possible career ender or life ending. In rugby, tackling is a science (and as someone said earlier in New Zealand you get good at that from a very young age), you also go harder but with a mindset of not wanting to break your own neck. but thats my view from being a Loose Head prop for Rugby and a Defensive Tackle in American football. thanks for the vids.

[@lewisjevons52]

you've hit the nail on the head about tackle differences: in Rugby there's strict tackle areas-generally up to the shoulders-but you also can't dive at someone's feet. You've also got to wrap your arms around the player and bring them to the ground-so shoulder charges or sending them flying tends not to happen. Again, by holding onto them in the tackle a lot of the impact is absorbed. However the play doesn't stop after the tackle-it's relentless and every player plays both defence + offense so it's a lot more about repeated pounding impacts. From watching football for the last few years it seems that it involves a lower quantity of much higher impact tackles, but that the pads/helmet (lesser extent now) are almost weaponised or at least used to facilitate harder collisions. So I guess it's kinda like either being punched in a heardguard for 60 minutes or risk being hit by Mayweather using a knuckleduster once :P I should also add some of these hits are either penalties, or used to be allowed but no longer are-kinda like if you watched an NFL 'hits compilation' video there's certain targeting or initiating contact flags that be thrown today

[@ynotnilknarf39]

In boxing head guards made for far worse outcomes regards concussions in amateur boxing hence they removed them a few years ago. Helmets in sports including cycling simply increase the danger not reduce it as counter intuitive as that might seem. I was in Health and safety for 30 years and when we introduced RIDDOR in UK we saw a huge increase in injuries in the workplace post hard hats and hi-vis, PPE is the last thing to consider re H&S and only then should it be introduced if it has a demonstrable benefit. Sadly far too many fail to grasp that PPE simply makes people more reckless, both the wearer and those around them, we see the worst aspects of 'ppe' in motorists, both seatbelts and the increasing size and 'protective' aspects of the physical size of motor vehicles.

[@coot1925]

I used to play rugby at school. The highlight of the year was the traditional pupils V's teachers game. Kids loved it, teachers dreaded it. Any teacher who was unpopular got creamed. I can't remember a year when at least one teacher didn't end up in hospital, usually due to having their face stomped on. Look up the rules online dudes.

[@angelesperez6591]

When I was at school we had these games. I am not sure if they do now. However, of the teachers, one had played as a winger for the All Blacks. Another was an All Black trialist ( though he never played for the All Blacks) and another couple were playing club rugby at a decent level.

[@numadread1]

Maybe you can react to faf de klerk you will see that size doesn't really matter in rugby

[@anon17472]

Imagine American football but no forward pass and play keeps going after the tackle, ie a fumble drill every time someone gets tackled. There's a heap more, but that's a start

[@anon17472]

@@champ1114 I've played American football for over 16 years, won a state championship and am a 2 time all star. I think I know a little about the game. What was it about my comment that upset you?

[@anon17472]

looks like Clark accidentally deleted his comment, here it is in case you were wondering why I'm talking to myself: Clark Kent replied: “Haha imagine learning a playbook the size of a history book. You rugby players are really clueless on the game of American football. Just sad really :)

[@garethevans6355]

@@anon17472 half them american footballers are over weight....these days in pro rugby guysare usually 6ft plus full of muscle and they can run fast....the game is fast paced with big tackles,rucking over for the ball,scrums,line outs,22 drop outs and more.....im South African originally and lived there til I was 14 and played the game for as long as I can remember at various levels....you know the next day when your sat in the bath with loads of cuts bruises and swollen parts you had a good game of rugby. I personally find nfl boring and slow with constantly stopping and starting no real technique to the tackling and you gotta run past a line but in rugby you have to place the ball down and believe me this alone makes the game interesting with try saving tackles,instant playback to see if it was grounded.

[@anon17472]

@@garethevans6355 cheers mate,but you don't need to explain Rugby to me, I'm from Canterbury, New Zealand and been playing as long as I can remember. I strolled into American Football thinking it would be a doddle till I got hit for the first time! You get all the same cuts and bruises you do in rugby, only worse when you cop a helmet or shoulder pad on an area that's not protected. The padding and helmets doesn't help you all that much when the other bloke is wearing the same thing. There absolutely is a heap of technique in American football tackling-- the stuff that makes highlight reels is usually shoulder charges or dives by corners and safeties on a receiver in the clear. Linebackers and D line have to tackle properly or they'll be run over by running backs. Add to that the fact they've got other players trying to block them off of the ball carrier and it makes making a tackle in American football a lot harder than rugby in a lot of cases. As far as fitness, yes you need a lot better aerobic fitness for rugby to run all game - fitness in American football is specialised. You can afford to carry more muscle when you only have to run flat out for 10 seconds tops at a time. If you want an example, have a look at the pics of Jarryd Hayne from the NRL next to the 49ers running backs while he was over there trying out.

[@garethevans6355]

@@anon17472 ive watched alot of nfl and its not extra muscle on alot of them its fat.no two ways about it...the tackling is just colliding any which way half the time then the play is over to set up again....yea you got plays and we have plays in rugby too.The tackling is all over the place as yes you have huge shoulder pads,helmet and whatever else. I think the sport mainly exists in America with drips and drabs in other countries due to lets be honest its not as exciting for fans as rugby.Current standard of rugby these days is everyone on the pitch is a proper athlete. The hits are alot worse in rugby with guys running flat out into the other with zero protection...concussion,broken bones happy pretty much every game for someone due to the pace of the game.

[@dudeymcduderson]

I'm a tiddlywinks guy myself. But it's brutal. When a tiddlywink flies up in your eye you better be wearing goggles.

[@Xavier.1..]

Fax. They other day I was sweating my ass off in tiddlywinks. And a tiddlywink hit me in the forehead and knocked me out, I went into a coma for a week. And gladly now I'm fine, but it painfully!!

[@melvinesmith]

I love your guys' reaction :) I am from South Africa so this is normal for me but it is still great to see how it makes you react. The thing is, no one needs to compare rugyb vs american football (NFL) because both games are simply beautiful in their own way. You got to enjoy both games without trying to compare which one is better...that is why I love your video because you guys are not biased at all - just appreciating what you see. Really cool!

[@nicholas104]

A lot of people in the comments talk as if Rugby and American Football are the same sport just with pads for American Football and more breaks in between. It really isn't, and I wish people would give it a chance. There are positions that have specific functions and names for them. American football is a much more speed based sport. Well you need a lot of speed for your wide receivers, running backs, defensive backs (cornerbacks, linebackers, and safety's), and in you want fast tight ends and edge rushers. You need an accurate and strong armed quarterback to throw the ball to his receivers. (American) Football is a lot less taxing on your endurance, and a lot more taxing on the big hits due to every play requiring players to run full speed to catch the ball, and defend. That is where the pads come in. Rugby is a physical sport that requires your endurance to last. Which leaves not as big of a need for the pads. Pluss the rules for nothing below the knees and shoulders help to limit the need for pads.

[@nick7076]

Bones are broken regularly, the player usually carries on. Players have had x-rays after a match and found broken neck

[@fergusmccosker2067]

Nothing that bad in my end but I suffered a head clash in a tackle I ended up playing 45 minutes of a grand final with a fractured eye socket and fractured cheek bone

[@panchomcsporran2083]

Yeah played 60 mins with broken arm ,didn't feel pain till after .

[@iandutfield5556]

Ieuan Evans, Welsh captain in ‘94 went down with an ankle injury. Tried to walk it off snd someone said “He’s ok, it’s just his boot has come off.” “That’s true,” said the medic, “But his foot’s still in it.” Proper, character building game, with huge respect for the rules, discipline and and players with different specialities working together as a team.

[@miateo5332]

The fact that it's now a very popular sport for women and girls in NZ now is so cool, Like we grow up with this, these hits/tackles are normal to us, and it's cool these guys acknowledge how hard it is actually is. For real it feels so good to tackle someone twice the size of you! CHurr

[@theanalogkidrush908]

The only rule in Rugby relevant to an American is ‘no bubble rap’

[@anthonylee-dudley8116]

I'm sure it has changed a bit now, but that was how we were taught to tackle from the age of 11. They said you learned to love or hate rugby in the first five minutes of playing.

[@catherineatkinson6441]

A game for true warriors no protection is worn no pads nothing

[@Cllipedthat]

coz were built different. weh nah jkjk😂

[@acecole9311]

just saying, you get worse injuries in football than rugby because of the pads. In rugby you break bones and get bloodly noses, but in football you can get paralyzed.

[@acecole9311]

for instance kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF6UfoRmeNOVntU

[@Dretube523]

Try making an nfl style tackle without pads then talk. Pads and helmets were mandated by the govt for a reason.

[@jdjdkgngktrr2015]

bra shut yo mouf yous were given pads because y'all soft, our smallest players would brag doll your biggest players in the NFL tbh

[@idlesurfer214]

I'm not a fan of the "big hits" video's, as the vast majority of the hits are illegal. I seek out the "biggest LEGAL hits" videos as they are, in my opinion, a) more reflective of the sport as a whole and b) a well\perfectly timed LEGAL tackle is far more satisfying as a player and\or spectator.

[@atow18]

You speak the truth. 🙌🏾

[@KissMeWhereIWee]

Idle is right.

[@wkcia]

Agree, a lot of these are blatant red card offences.

[@fynnsmail7744]

The player making most of the huge hits is called Manu Tuilangi, watch his highlights. Watch Tuisova as well he’s a unit.

[@richardspencer1623]

Being from the UK my opinion is somewhat biased but both sports seem pretty gnarly I played rugby in primary-secondary school .... Being tackled with no bucket or pads on is no joke ... It was takes a certain finesse not to snap another man's spine .... Respect to both sports 🏉🏈☮️

[@airballer641]

Here in New Zealand, not only boys but girls aswell have been playing rugby ever since we young as rugby is the main sport of New Zealand.

[@-CNOCK]

same as wales

[@bentonisidorkorne3579]

Not anymore. South Africa now has the best rugby college teams compared to New Zealand

[@airballer641]

@@bentonisidorkorne3579 I never said New Zealand had the best college teams. And i agree with u coz from what i heard, them south african colleges be destroying nz

[@henry8239]

This little British sport travelled the world. Love to see it.

[@stevehale2834]

@@airballer641 when you say College what are you talking about? University or High School?l

[@thesyd2439]

Rule are simple for tackling. No above the shoulder tackles. If you tackle and lift an opponent you must bring him down correctly ( basically set him down in a way that they arent going head first).

[@samimarshall7526]

Rules U can’t pass forwards U can kick forwards U have to put the ball on the floor to score a try U can tackle anywhere below the neck.

[@delta501st3]

This is tought to kids in Britain all the way through school.

[@YTWorldTraveler]

I was a Rugby player and I have played AF. Rugby is like war; it''s super violent.

[@jn-xw3cq]

The rucks. Tons of stuff goes down in there. Know a few guys that got punched in the balls or head while down there. My cousin had his nutsack pulled down there too.

[@REIGNfit]

It's not that bad. Maybe your head bleeds, skull might be fractured/shoulder popped out/broken fingers/nuts been stepped on going into a ruck, so what, the game goes on😂

[@williamprice4673]

Good to see you guys enjoyed the video. When you are at a match in the UK you realise just what a fantastic physical game it is. Its constantly moving for the full 80 minutes so players are incredibly fit. No punching or kicking is allowed nor is tackling the head. Nor tackling from behind. The rules are intricate and there are many so referees have to be very professional. But it is a very tough game Full of hard physical contact. Players range in size and speed with the heavy hitters effectively acting as barging rams. There is also a lot of skill involved.

[@willsalisbury7216]

you are allowed to tackle someone from behind.

[@williamprice4673]

@@willsalisbury7216 Hi, you are of course correct. You can tackle from behind . Dont know why I said that. It's a long time since I was at school. Apologies.

[@kurtdadd]

watch James Haskell's guide to rugby laws, explains everything

[@John-qh5dv]

Beware: for newcomers alot of the big hits in these compilations (dumptackles/hitting the head) they're all illegal tackles so don't expect to learn rugby just enjoy the content

[@simonnebodley1969]

So true, most of the tackles are beyond illegal.

[@jeffswanepoel1896]

Grid iron football is not as dangerous as rugby Ppl have lost their lives on the field of rugby

[@5starjackson]

Same with football

[@k9_anklesnapper528]

I play rugby I am 15 years old I had concussion 10 times since I 11 years old and had a back injury 3 times in my career and I still play and love it to this day much love from South-Africa

[@fflarexx9061]

I never paid attention to rugby until i read a manga on it and damn it is interesting

[@Luckey221wall]

Head and neck tackles straight red card, drop the ball you loose it, no passing forwards, no tackling in the air, you can tackle out the back of the field and no shoulder only tackles

[@toogyman]

True Story Buck Shelford NZ Back in 1986 in an infamously violent game between France and New Zealand forever known as the Battle of Nantes Buck got caught up on the wrong side of a ruck resulting in a torn scrotum with testicle hanging out ! Oh he also had 4 teeth knocked out . He never left the field he asked the docs to sew him up and he returned to the game alas he did not finish the game as he got knocked out cold in the 2nd half

[@westauxwaitaks]

The most basic law of the game is that no player is allowed to throw the ball forward to a teammate. passes have to be thrown sideways or backwards to a teammate, other ways to move the ball towards the opposition’s goal line to score points is by kicking or running with the ball. To prevent the attacking side from scoring, players are allowed to tackle the opponent in possession of the ball. Players can only tackle by wrapping their arms around their opponents to bring them to the ground and players are not allowed to tackle opponents above the shoulder,or to use their legs to tackle or trip them. The aim of the game is to score more points than the other side and points are scored through tries, conversions, penalty kicks and drop goals.

[@KrustyVlogs]

Thank you so much for ths

[@samoanfreak3455]

Football you have "plays" that you guys do.. in rugby, you have sets... Which are like templates of what to do in certain situations so pretty much everything in rugby is on the fly. That's why every player needs to learn how to pass and tackle, as well as clear the ball in a ruck/maul (that pile up once a player is tackled). Both teams are split into two groups.. forwards / backs. Forwards are the big powerhouse guys who do most of the defence and protecting of the ball, whereas the backs usually do most of the offence , receiving and distributing of the ball

[@markgriff9053]

I played from the age of ten full contact rugby..in one game a mate at the age of ten broke his collar bone and another had a back injury also black eyes and cuts were just a sign of having a good game. Without being disrespectful the American footballers would crap themselves in a proper rugby match...from padding to elbows smashing into the face....it hurts but we love it

[@barrettayton6897]

You need to watch henry Tuilagi...literally the scariest man in Rugby. I'm fairly sure that no NFL player would want to tackle him without wearing full NFL protection...

[@KrustyVlogs]

Anyone named Henry sounds scary

[@barrettayton6897]

Haha that whole family is scarey....😂

[@jiyanemhlambi7813]

Rugby player

[@reverendnumbnuts1857]

Being a Tigers fan I can honestly say they are scary and talented family, but nice folk.

[@graysonparker1593]

I assure you a defensive lineman ain’t afraid to tackle anyone lol.

[@Groy64201]

1.you Can't tackle Man Without ball 2. You cant pass thé Ball Forward. 3. You can tackle from ankle to shoulders no neck. 4. Late tackle is penalty. 5. You Can't tackle with Just shoulders.

[@thomarinadenoyer9587]

some rugby rules (> consequence) passing the ball forward with hands is forbidden > melee even droping the ball forward is forbidden > melee tackles above shoulders is forbidden > player excluded tackles are legal only if the taccled player has the ball in hands > player excluded you have to stand on your feets in order to play the ball > ball goes to the other team

[@williamgilbert6621]

It's said that (paraphrasing here): soccer is a gentlemens game played by thugs and rugby is a thugs game played by gentlemen...

[@psyrus.has.alostro]

it’s football not soccer

[@williamgilbert6621]

@@psyrus.has.alostro in Europe sure, not here in NZ and not in the USA either where the youtubers are from. Also why I said I was paraphrasing 👍😉

[@thebigdog9785]

@@psyrus.has.alostro not in Australia either that shit is soccer football is AFL or rugby

[@christopherwhitney2711]

I can relate to that comment because a lot of the old boy orthopaedic surgeons played rugby in university

[@chiron3719]

@@williamgilbert6621 you don’t call it football in NZ?

[@gekolizzard]

Played rugby in high school...still a fan. Hi from SA....and always a AB supporter.

[@nadinepretorius7136]

Lol😂 as a south African watching your guys reaction to our playing rugby is hilarious

[@charlotte1455]

I'm a rugby player and when going up against a strong team god yeah the hits can hurt. Still resting my ankle from a bad tackle today aha.

[@GGdeTOURS37]

Yes real TOUCH - DOWN: You have to make the ball touch down the ground after the goal line!

[@MrModerate_kane]

I played Rugby from 7 (mini rugby) through school, local club to military, up to 25yrs old, then got a neck and lower back injury at Military inter services finals qualifying match. Its the most addictive game, once you start to love it its hard to stop playing. The training, after club part and game days, in the mud, rain it didnt matter loved and do love the game still. Builds self confidence and keeps you fit.

[@chiron3719]

There’s too many safe guards in NFL that’s why a lot of people in Australia/Asia, Europe, Africa and South America don’t really it seriously.

[@CT-mz8ob]

Hah funny. Watch as your fans react to football hits where we don’t give a fuck where to hit. As long as you don’t grab the face mask any hits are legal. Shit someone from across the field who doesn’t even have the ball could get hit. I give you props for the non stops, but football is a collision sport rugby is contact.

[@colingregory7464]

Some of these would have been penalized, hits to the head, no lifting and dropping and no hitting if they don't have the ball, some of the legal but painful tackles are the result of "hospital passes "

[@KrustyVlogs]

That’s so crazy, some brutal hits

[@aa9skillz871]

Nah you can hit after they’ve passed and before they catch a pass

[@Rice0808]

Illegal tackles-dump tackles(pick up and drop)(only legal if you go down w them) -high tackles (above the shoulder)-knock on's- froward passes - hand off to face- probably more but I forgot

[@Zentron]

We have a local Rugby team, but I've very rarely attended a match, I mostly just watch on the TV. As for the rules, you will need to be more specific, as there are two types of Rugby, Rugby Union and then there's Rugby League, similar in most aspects, but different in others. Also, you'll now need to do the defacto Rugby hits video, Rugby Hits Till I Collapse!

[@YTWorldTraveler]

American Football came from Rugby.

[@Movie_hub_101]

Facts my guy

[@flyingfox7854]

@Kong Yasuke both games (Rugby and American Football) have their roots in English football ..... if you need facts/proof just google it .........

[@flyingfox7854]

@@Movie_hub_101 both games are derived from English football.

[@richardparauri1937]

Best part of the game lining someone up and laying them out with a textbook tackle especially when you hit so hard that it changes the outcome of the game. Hype the bro's up with that tackle.

[@paulotavares7492]

You can't tip a player over the horizontal, no tackling above the neck and there must be arms in the tackle...

[@toogyman]

All these vids miss the worst rugby tackle in history when Prime Minister Boris Johnson dropped his shoulder into that little Japanese kid - was nasty

[@lolno6975]

For rugby the only rule about tackling is not neck-ish height. It's more of a visual decision but all rugby coaches advise for aiming waist-down as no matter how small you are in comparison to the guy charging at you, if he can't move his legs he goes down.

[@huntergoddard1882]

The main rules of tackling are just below the shoulders and making sure you wrap your arms, mostly the rest is legal

[@edwilliamson7531]

That is not true u need to tackle under the waste I play rugby

[@matthewsanderson561]

@@edwilliamson7531 nah it’s below shoulders I’ve played 15 years

[@muzzabigorse1997]

@@edwilliamson7531 They advise you to tackle under the waste well cause that’s textbook technique, but when it comes to the rules legally it’s below the shoulders.

[@edwilliamson7531]

@@matthewsanderson561 in rugby league u af to tackle under the waste

[@edwilliamson7531]

But in rugby union u can pretty much tackle where ever you want

[@aino4689]

I started playing rugby in September 2020 broke my ankle in october (during practice) and I'm still recovering but I'll be fine.

[@tompainter5529]

You're right about the 'form' point definitely. The tackle is a hugely technical part of the game, because our play continues after the tackle is complete. We teach it a lot for safety reasons as you say too, boxing gloves made boxing more dangerous; wearing pads and helmets does the same for this kind of sport.

[@simonallman1063]

Your allowed to tackle anywhere on the body as long as you hold onto the player and go to the floor with them and then roll away and release. If you really want to know more about it I'll be happy to help you out with this as I'm a rugby player aswell

[@REIGNfit]

Getting a lot of penalties out there now aren't we😂😂

[@chrism9526]

Lads, check out Courtney Lawes taking names . A lesson in form tackling

[@assuredaviation9116]

I remember watching the Melbourne Storm train whilst I was watching dad train MVFC, the Storm players are massive, but they're some of the nicest people I have met

[@TheProudKiwi]

You guys should react to "Lord of the Wings" Jonah was next level and the greatest Rugby player ever in NZ history.

[@maraeahauwaho1389]

Yeh, Jonah Lomu master of modern day rugby left many a "good" rugby player flat faced in the dirt feeling like they had been hit by a bus - often quite hilarious to watch

[@xrsquad3197]

When I play rugby when I hit a dump or a big tackle my life is completed

[@idlesurfer214]

TOTALLY AGREE! There is nothing better than smashing an opponent, and walking away leaving him there on the deck writhing in agony!

[@georgescheinzautashvili8993]

Tackle rules. 1. No tackle on player without ball. 2.u don't touch player in air (jumping for ball) that's yellow card if player does not falls to bad, or if u help him to land on feet after u got him. 3. Tackle only shoulders or below. 4. If you pull the player of the ground you should control it so he does not falls heads down (red card) 5. During tackle you should grab, u can't just hit a player 6. No tackle with shoulder/head etc only hands and torso

[@neykostiglingh4852]

You guys should react to Cheslin Kolbe: The ultimate athlete!! He’s a South African and is currently regarded as the best back line player in the world right now. Definitely is a video to watch! Good vid guys!!

[@chief-jayfiji7834]

Am sure Semi Radradra is at number 1

[@neykostiglingh4852]

@@chief-jayfiji7834 No doubt they are super close to one another!! I think maybe Kolbe takes the edge because of his versatility as a back. Being able to even play at flyhalf and scrumhalf. My personal opinion. But Semi is one beast of a player. Imagine having him on left and Kolbe on right. Unstoppable!!!

[@chief-jayfiji7834]

@@neykostiglingh4852 Semi Radradra plays 11,12,13 & 14 Defence is as impressive as his breaks.He can either run through you or the scenic route around you.Google top 10 rugby players of 2020 and also Google 2021 and Semi Radradra is number 1 and Kolbe at #3 in both.

[@neykostiglingh4852]

@@chief-jayfiji7834 I agree with you 100% man. Radradra is absolutely phenomenal. He is a machine. Kolbe does make very big hits and tackles as well. Kolbe has covered every position in the backline before. I think I'm gonna go with you on this one because of how intense of a player Semi is. But at the same time I am South African so maybe there is some biased thoughts. Haha. Would be awesome to see these two go at each other head to head though. Much love and respect from SA to Fiji. You guys are beasts in 7s. If the BlitzBoks don't win I'm always rooting for Fiji to win it instead.

[@chief-jayfiji7834]

@@neykostiglingh4852 same this end,as long as it’s Boks if it ain’t Fiji 😂 Kolbe is a mad stepper & has gole great balance.Thing about Rugby is we love the game and how it is played no natter the team playing it and that is the respect of the game.Stay blessed brother.Much love and respect ✊🏿

[@JonoWins]

I'm Australian and have played Rugby and American football and can safely say I got hurt way more playing American football, it really do be true about having a helmet on makes you way more reckless, plus its just large so its hard to get out of the way properly when tackling

[@robrichards8570]

Been a rugby boy for 28 years....game of gods 😁.... you havent lived until you have both lined up a big hit and been on the receiving end of one.....always amuses me watching people who have never played the game do these reactions