Average AMERICAN REACTS To Rugby 'NRL Biggest Hits Of All Time'

[@EnglishLad]

Watching Americans feeling uncomfortable when reacting to rugby hits for the first time has become my latest hobby.

[@tabbyeq2185]

Yesss same hahaha it's bloody great

[@Damien_Paxton]

It’s so good!

[@andrewpotter8792]

Me too, Love it:

[@AtheosAtheos]

Just react to Calcio Storico ^^

[@ashleysmith91]

This isn’t rugby

[@mattvella7252]

3 simple word “state of origin”. The best of the best, state vs state, mate vs mate

[@jacob.s3619]

Lol god it's the only time to really tune into the nrl, that's when you watch the greats against the greats, team mates against each-other and the biggest hits

[@yeetguy211yeet3]

3 simple words AFL is better

[@thedonfonz2481]

Mate, I was just watching a differ reaction but of Union.. I was commenting about rugby and i writing.. "now, rugby league.." hahah #420TALK #BUTIMMAKIWITHO

[@bigbastard23_2am8]

​@@yeetguy211yeet3 i think you misspelt NRL

[@CQuinnLady]

@@yeetguy211yeet3 thats 6. No wonder ur an afl fan.

[@sopwithpuppy]

3:03 "Wow! He just "tee'd" his buddy up!" We call that a "Hospital Pass".

[@nigelyorkshiremanwadeley6263]

To answer your question, there's a LOT of concussions in our game.It's fucking hard but it's great fun...plus just for clarity, when you say rugby, it usually refers to union but what you watched was league

[@maureenlancaster1694]

The better version. League that is

[@lachlanzidar7202]

Yes i just commented the same thing about rugby league being referred to as 'rugby'. It gets under my skin

[@spicymchaggisjig1294]

@@maureenlancaster1694 as someone who's played both codes I'd have to dispute that, league is faster and more streamlined from a rules perspective and this translates into watching it as well, but union has its merits too, its more cerebral game you can't just smash someone 6 times and get given the ball, the problem then becomes that unless you know the ins and outs its harder to watch and get into as a fan, and I'm saying all of this as a proud Yorkshireman

[@BackyardBonsaiAustralia]

@@spicymchaggisjig1294 LEAGUE: a gentlemans game (easy simple clear rules ) played by thugs Rugby a thugs game played by gentleman well in the past

[@BackyardBonsaiAustralia]

Well they are both Rugby and outside of NSW and Queensland and some parts of the UK no one in the world game separate's the names they are 2 codes of Rugby "league" and "union" in some countries the governing body for both sports is the same entity .

[@henryvaitohi6775]

We're taught at a very young age about using the correct techniques when it comes to taking and making contact. We don't fly in with our heads, a lot of the hits come from our shoulders and chests. Hence why we don't have as many concussions as other sports. Hope this answers some of your questions! Keep up the videos cobba!

[@bellajezz1]

Great vids mate, keep up the top effort. Yknow what? I really like your NFL, but for me, the pure brut force and huge physicality of League is generally unrivalled in modern sports today. The levels of overall fitness, speed and utter strength of NRL players is crazy....seeing it on screen is one thing, but actually seeing and hearing it in person is effing lit!!! 🔥

[@Codie__]

You seem really genuine, keep up the grind.

[@bellaporter4187]

Pft most of us Aussies learn how to tackle at school we play this from age 7

[@mikeoxitchy5765]

F**ken oath 😜

[@cohentaylor807]

In New Zealand we learn from the age 4

[@devonlord99]

@@cohentaylor807 you use the kiwi birds for tackle practice? 🤣 they can run fast enough

[@spicymchaggisjig1294]

Same here in the UK

[@applefusion5612]

In south africa we learn at 3 we are just built different rwc 2019 winners🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@laurencebyron9183]

Some of these are shoulder charges which are outlawed now. I would say that both AFL and NRL have similar concussion rates with AFL slightly higher due to the 360 nature of the game. Rates are about 4-5 concussions per 1000 game hours. Both codes have done a lot to reduce head impacts.

[@unitedauzzie3207]

they dont have head gear on... yeah cause we aint wimps

[@MattBlack6]

Bro, Gridiron hits are fucking savage, totally different game, played at a completely different pace. But if Jordan Mailata put a shot like any of these on Papali or Junior Paulo I can assure those fellas wouldn't be getting back up too quick.

[@Merit16]

@@MattBlack6 🤨

[@MrRugbybitch]

I've played both. You kinda need to helmets because of the way blocking works. So much head contact. And then you need pads to protect from the helmet. If they didn't wear them you would have to play the game differently

[@crazyfishotezza6286]

They will be made ti wear them soon enough the whole world is weak now

[@tropickkdae2676]

@@MattBlack6 i can tell you american

[@jasethesmiff5683]

Love watching American reactions to us aussies playing rugby. Its the best

[@stephanieyee9784]

This is Rugby League not Rugby.

[@WEONLYLOVEHERE]

@@stephanieyee9784 it’s the same thing if he was talking abt Union he would said Rugby Union

[@sionemataafa842]

Nobody: Americans: where the helmets at

[@iEnofadov]

'Get wrecked! Get wrecked! Go Home! See ya!!' - That reaction right there was priceless! Lmao! :)

[@lanceedwards3544]

Thankfully the shoulder charge has been banned, you can still use your shoulder but you need to have arm extended as if to make a tackle. As for concussions, both AFL & NRL have protocols that remove players from game if concussed but NRL probably more. Congrats on 1000 subs as well

[@belindatester9205]

Thankfully? Ruining the game rule change by rule change. No big hits anymore all you see is people scared to be penalized.

[@lanceedwards3544]

@@belindatester9205 so you want to see more Joel Edwards neck injuries, higher rates of players developing neurological issues in future?

[@belindatester9205]

@@lanceedwards3544 No but injuries happen in every sport .Do you want it to turn into Oz tag or touch football? Bet there would less injuries if we made contact illegal all together no doubt. That one rule change isn't that bad but it's the slippery slope nature of it. Cant palm can't shoulder charge half the big hits in this compilation are now illegal that's all I'm saying.

[@Deadpool69ftw]

Thankfully? it made the game pissweak. It hasnt added any skill, or speed to the game, just made the players more soft.

[@marcfan1822]

@@belindatester9205 qbi.uq.edu.au/files/32337/Brain-Series-Concussion-Digital-PDF-web_QBI-UQ.pdf The health of the players always has to be the priority over the "entertainment" value of repeated trauma

[@thekevinsmith24]

Love the reactions of Americans to our local sport! No padding, shear strength!

[@jwreti]

a couple months late to the upload, but enjoyed your reactions. yeah there was a few concussions back in the days, but now the shoulder charge has been banned from the game, so there's not too many concussions nowadays. I liked and subbed mate. good stuff.

[@junkyarddog4411]

It’s great to see you Americans taking a look at our favourite sport, keep up the good work brother. 👍

[@natv1987]

It would be cool to see you do a full game reaction to some of these sports and edit it down to about 10 mins

[@jacob.s3619]

Just to help add perspective to these hits. These boys average between (ill convert for you) 240lbs to 300lbs, they all can run good speed for distance but they train a lot on explosive power, so they sprint 18-25miles a hour instantly and then hit you. So imagine, your running full tilt at 20mph, been pass the ball and now you have a target on you and then 2-4 brick shit houses run at you at full speed and you have a 40mph collision with a wall, and that's being nice, if your unlucky you catch a elbow or knee to the head or pick up and thrown over there shoulder, grabbed mid air and pole driven into the ground.

[@simpzyyy8887]

hey man congrats on growing so quickly i subbed about 1 month and a half ago and you were on 1.8 k subs and your now at 3.1k congrats man

[@off1k]

There's far more concussions in the AFL, only because of the nature of the game, it's a 360 degree game with far far more forward passing as well as many more contests in the air, the forward pass is the key difference here, all this creates many more blindside hits and collisions that can cause concussions. On top of this AFL players are allowed to aggressively hit/block a non-ball carrier within 5metres of the ball unlike both Rugby codes, In Rugby League/Union you can only hit/tackle the ball carrier. As far as to which sport hits harder, that's pretty hard to tell these days, years ago I would of said League as there should be more force from heavier guys but they have taken the shoulder charge out of the game around 6 years ago or so, the g-forces will have dropped considerably. Many of these hits you see in the video are prior to that, If memory serves me correctly it was the hit at 5:12 that sparked the outlaw of the shoulder charge, I might be wrong though.

[@thomasgood3309]

lol afl is a tough sport but rugby league is way tougher buddy there are guys that are 120kgs in rugby league that can run 100meters in 11 seconds now add that size and speed in league its just way more tougher. I never got why auzzies like afl to me nrl is way better lol

[@off1k]

@@thomasgood3309 Hahaha at 120kg (264lbs) NRL player running 11sec 100metre, turn it up mate. If you're lucky maybe an 11.9sec but if you mean 11 flat, no chance and definitely not on grass. Toughness could mean many things but imo nothing more tough than running with the flight of the football to try and make/take a catch/mark in Aussie Rules. When it goes wrong though -->--kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJmzlWimlNSdoLdh-

[@wackooncrack8763]

Imagine a 6’5 211lbs man running at you at 27kmh AFL is weak compared to the NRL plus AFL players can’t even kick the ball for 6 points from 30 yards out. The Irish play the game better than us at your own game

[@off1k]

@@wackooncrack8763 You trollin? 27kmh is not that quick mate, nearly every AFL player runs faster than that. Noah Balta from Richmond is 6'4" 220lbs sprints at 34kmh. Nic Naitanui from West Coast is 6'7" 242lbs sprints at 33kmh. No the Irish do not play our game better, there are a couple of pretty good players though.

[@wackooncrack8763]

@@off1k ok fair enough

[@becblundell9569]

Watched every single game that you have in this post and as much as I loved watching the compilation I think the best part was watching your reaction, welcome to our beautiful game, concussion they leave the field for a head injury assessment over ten minutes with a doctor and if they pass they are cleared to re enter the game, live stream games on NRL.com create your own account and love the game as much as we do

[@teresadaniels-finch9013]

Love the NRL. No babies in body armour 😂

[@brendanparker4605]

The guy that you said you've seen before is Steve 'The Hitman' Matai. There's a guy who sits off his left shoulder known as Jorge 'The Grim Reaper' Taufua, and when those two played together, it was crazy, they were nearly perfect with clinical hard-hitting tackles.When talking about little men taking on big men, look no further in Rugby Union than Faf De Klerk. Faf is 5' 7 ft and literally tackles giants, absolutely ferocious in defense.

[@geoffkeil3135]

"He got back up" Yeah, a lot of Americans don't realise that when they compare NFL ... and Rugby Union or Rugby League. A tackle happens in NFL, the play stops .... clock stops ... a bit of a break ... a switch in teams maybe, etc. A tackle happens in Rugby League or Rugby Union, the game is still ongoing .... clock doesn't stop .... same players attacking and defending ... possible opportunities, if the opposition is disorganised. That whole "the tackles are harder in our game" ongoing argument is kind of pointless ..... when in Rugby League you're getting tackled about 20-40 times per game and STILL carrying on.

[@germansuplex5283]

rugbymen are just monsters , they have speed strengh agility ,game sense , stamina , resilience, they are warriors.

[@unitedauzzie3207]

the americans copied both rugby and called it the nfl

[@lachlanzidar7202]

Jesus whos taking 20-40 runs per game

[@ladsonamission1324]

yo. you are one of the most genuine youtubers i gon ever seen

[@dannygill3810]

There has been a study by one of the clubs I think it was on the trackers they wear which measure all sorts of things including G-force and it was equated to approximately 4 car crashes at 60km/h (37mph) per player per 80min game

[@dwindeyer]

It's not really useful to make comparisons like that because the peak force makes a big difference to how much damage is caused. Instead of 4 crashes at 60 you could say one crash at 120Km/h per game and they'd all be dead.

[@basicoptimalmouse]

I miss the times when shoulder charges weren't illegal hahaha react to state of origin fights next

[@The_Crooked_Path]

Definitely need to bring back the Biff

[@whitemanpooch2381]

No way in the world are these the biggest hits of all time. This would be just be an above average weekly highlight video

[@brucelamberton8819]

There was a Queensland player from the 1980s-90s, Wally Fullerton-Smith ("Gator") who was consistently the hardest tackler I've ever seen. He had the perfect built for a second-rower (defensive forward); not particular tall but slightly stocky & quite broad, with very good core and lower body strength. When he tackled he not only drove forward but upwards and many attackers looked like they'd just had an encounter with a Mack truck after Gator hit 'em!

[@gabyfoote7416]

There are 2 codes of Rugby in Aus, Rugby League (aka League) and Rugby Union (aka Rugby). This is League! And then we also have AFL.

[@michm7533]

So much love for the great GI in the comments! Love it ❤️💚

[@hahayeahman0]

2 vids a day ?? you should react to the 2018 AFL grand final

[@mikeoxitchy5765]

Mate... 2 minutes of research before hand would have told you this. Rugby is the name of one sport Rugby League is the name of a different sport (the one you just watched) Loved watching your reactions to the great game that is Rugby League. Cheers for your efforts my friend. Got a new subscriber from me 🍻

[@benosborne2711]

We definitely have a lot more concussions here in the NRL then AFL....

[@Superfly1503]

Yeah I follow AFL and I agree. Both games have their big hits but they’re more consistent in Rugby due to the two opposing lines running at each other all day. AFL’s hits tend to come from unexpected collisions from different angles.

[@KevinHandes]

That video was NRL i.e. National Rugby League. Other codes in Australia are Rugby Union and the AFL, Australian Rules Football.

[@brittk3881]

Can't wait for the nrl season to start. When you watch it on HD, you can hear every bone shattering hit

[@tupouaunuu5076]

im dying of laughter at your reaction!!! bro this is normal for us!!! im laughing so harrrrdddddd...its always fun to see people reactions to AFL rugby league and rugby union!!! its so funny..🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@peterhiggins5298]

Best NRL video of all time is the insane fight between Newtown and Manly in the 80s non better

[@freddyamoslakera1415]

I hope you watch the latest hits in NRL in 2020.......... The absolute thriller in Rugby League is State of Origin when NSW and Queensland go into a physical battle. Greatest rivalry in modern sports. Otherwise you do well mate.

[@lyn1nan]

I think that in American football it causes more injuries because of the hard helmets and padding Hitting the players instead of them just being hit by another body ....

[@wereleopard58yepihavetwo2]

I think NFL are teaching Rugby tackles technically its below the next and above the waist, so I think there are less concussions in NFL. Well there were last time I had this conversation with someone.

[@olh5831]

This reaction made me smile. And subscribe 😀

[@shmick6079]

Yeah rugby league is the go to if you’re after big hits. AFL has less big hits, although like basketball it’s 360 degrees, so sometimes people get hit from behind without sensing any danger.

[@horselife010]

Theres been a number of rule changes including no shoulder charging (leading with the shoulder) and the HIA rule. Basically any obvious knock to the head and they must come off the field and be assessed before returning to the play.

[@alhugo4722]

I love these hits. But. They are a thing of the past now. We no longer have shoulder charges in the NRL because of concussion issues. The first hit with the sweat beads flying everywhere was by one Sonny Bill Williams from the Bulldogs. That was an amazing match all round.

[@user-2566M]

Love your reaction bro to the game us Aussiez 🇭🇲 Love ❤ Hope the game can grow in the statez 💯

[@bryndal36]

I used to be a taxi driver years ago and picked up 3 of the Roosters NRL players, and the 2 that sat in the back seat were shoulder to shoulder in a large Ford sedan. Us Aussies say they're built like brick dunnies which means they're huge blokes.

[@TheMydamaye]

Love it when he says they have no headgear on and grabs his head at the same time Willy Masson get cut

[@HassanHakimFB]

I’m honestly mad u ain’t famous.. ima be real u my fav KZbinr rn

[@seanmckenzie7264]

concussion is called h i a in rugby and theres usually at least one per game and those shoulder tackles have been banned now

[@jackmarshall757]

That hit at 5:16 by Greg Inglis is now the reason why Shoulder Charges in the NRL can not only give away a penalty but now get you suspended.

[@fernyleaftamarind7045]

Thank you for letting people know that cause he showed quite a few shoulder charges.

[@Kim-se9yb]

Investigation of shoulder charging started in 2006 with Roosters player Adrian Morley

[@mustaphaaouad2600]

React to the best of greg inglis

[@Moparmutt1976]

Would like him to react to some Nigel Plum- The Cleanest Hitter In The Game.

[@nonamerooster5413]

Or JWH

[@Damien_Paxton]

2:55 is my favourite reaction

[@salt1956]

Once again dear Americans, this is Rugby League. Not 'rugby'. We say 'rugby' when we refer to Rugby Union. Different game to Rugby League/NRL. On a different note, NRL commentators in Australia are the best. I am glad you left in the TV commentary. It adds so much excitement to the game.

[@bonnkz2459]

No headgear ? No protection? A real mans game

[@lycanmychances7926]

we dont get concussions in australia having ur brains rattle around inside ur skull just gives us hangovers but its not so bad it goes away after eating an orange slice, when they run off the field thats to eat an orange! promise :P

[@BertyBread]

at 6:42 he came at him with vengeance. Even if he didnt have the ball, there was no stopping that train.

[@MichaelHallowsEve]

Some great hits there. This is normal in NRL by the way. Keep them coming bro.

[@harryeverett2152]

Most NRL supporters will say NRL there is far more concussion because AFL is "GayFL". I think there's potentially more in NRL, however, with AFL being a 360-degree game there's a lot more knees and fists in the back of ur hair, where you aren't bracing for it. Whether NRL and Union you are able to line a player up and brace more so. I think its much of a muchness. NRL has tried to obviously limit concussion and things, through banning shoulder charging and such. I actually just looked it up, although its Wiki, so don't quote me. But NRL/Union (although both sports are quite different) "approximately 3.9 concussions per 1000 hours of play occur in professional rugby" - "1 concussion every 6 games" They state also that it is halved within Amature Rugby. AFL "5-6 players who suffer a concussion for every 1000 hours spent on the field," - They also add "there are 6-7 concussions per team during one season" Crazy to think, I never thought it'd be that high. This is the link if you're interested. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concussions_in_Australian_sport

[@jer3305]

If you research back in "RUGBY UNION" they were allowed to ruck (stomp on the guy with steel sprigs.. ) the ball back in the RUCK area - Now that was Old days where the game was as " TOUGH as Nails"

[@popeye807]

and now you know why we Aussies call it the greatest game of all

[@Superfly1503]

Only if you’re in Sydney or Brisbane

[@NorthernUnion13]

@@Superfly1503 Timaru, South Island of New Zealand here. League is the greatest game of all.

[@sainity1]

@@Superfly1503 any country that plays it will say the same, even tina turner stated it was real football played by real men , not padded up wanna b's

[@Superfly1503]

@@sainity1 as we all know, Tina Turner is the worlds foremost authority on "real football"

[@sainity1]

@@Superfly1503 not the point, take off your armor come play full 80 minutes, no attack or defense sides either

[@janetrickwood2484]

Concussion is very common in the rugby codes. AFL tends more to neck injuries. Both are pretty strong on brain damage. Knee damage is also very common. Most old players complain about dicky knees.

[@Forestfalcon1]

The US military plays rugby.. Sorts the men out from girls..

[@Donant88]

League or just rugby..4 types of people in Australia, either cricket, rugby league....rugby which is rich boy footy, and AFL for the southern states..

[@marcfan1822]

Lots of women playing Rugby and Rugby League now. From school level up, including my granddaughters

[@lawlerscorner4420]

@@Donant88 rich boys and panstys

[@sainity1]

@@lawlerscorner4420 wow , bagging gridiron isn't nice

[@justlinsu]

Shoulder charges are now illegal in NRL as is any tackle that is above the shoulder like the neck or head. Love watching your journey through our Rugby League games. From an Aussie who is a huge Rabittoh's fan lol I like your pronunciation. They are in fact The South Sydney Rabbitohs.....so we are south of the border lol. I'd love to share a bit of our history with you it will let you know our passion for our beloved Rabbitohs. ps I marched that day to get us back into the league. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZOWm5l7brGlmck

[@michaelgrantham125]

I'm from the Aussie rules south. And we agree. Rugby is nuts. Is it even fun to play? And rugby league pros are easily the toughest dudes on the planet.

[@mikeysdad]

hey bro you gotta check out the n.r.l state of origins series especially the older stuff . absolutely savage this stuff is average compared to state v state games .

[@seancullum1561]

The gut wrenching fear of waiting to catch the high ball ..... one eye on the ball , the other on the onrushing wall of unwashed pain running right at you.

[@andrewwhipps9107]

Yeah you need to put the best of state of origin tackles then you'll know some power

[@nomesy1]

Imagine this bloke watching the game before it was watered down by the snowflake administrators.

[@misternobody1825]

Watch some of the games from '60s~70s especially Western Suburbs V Manly. Players like Tommy Radonikis, Les Boyd,etc.

[@madchad4805]

He needs to watch the 1973 grand final between Cronulla and Manly

[@gabsiela]

God forbid we care about the health of the players

[@tacticalmarsupial6201]

Na he needs to watch old school origin matches

[@chiranthkrishnakumar2348]

Please react to Jarryd Hayne and Benji Marshall! These two NRL players changed the game forever! Every kid and their dog wanted to play like these two in their prime! Freakish players! Make sure to check them out 🔥 🔥🤙🏽

[@CQuinnLady]

The Hayne plane attempted gridiron and failed. I'd look at guys like inglis, thurston, sbw (even tho i cant stand him) and so on.

[@CQuinnLady]

Dont draw attention to Hayne, he gone done himself a bad thing. Now he deserves no recognition.

[@veemack6980]

Hayne is such a has been!. Benjis last game was tonight in fact!.

[@raptor1672]

You spelled Andrew Johns wrong....

[@jameshopkinson1011]

these are some great hits from a few years ago Steve Matai was one of the biggest hitters in rugby league people get rugby and rugby league mixed up they are to different games rugby more players[ 15] league has 13 on the field at one time over the last couple of years they have cut out the shoulder charge there were to many concussions if you do a shoulder charge you are likely to end up suspended for a few weeks depending on the severity i hope this clears up a few thing for you this game is played in Australia mainly the eastern states ,Northerner England its also in the the united states i think your national team is the tomahawk's

[@harveybrien8690]

Just look up Steve Matai NRL highlights. The dude was a walking highlight reel his whole careeer

[@Josh-ng3kj]

Love your videos

[@keiraussher]

Was expecting to see the comments of people amused by him calling this rugby but it looks like its just me and one other dude.

[@PilotMcbride]

There’s nothing like beating the begeezus out of your best mate in a game of rugby league, lmao... Bit of a side story, back in the 70s I switched from rugby league to Australian Football, as did many friends of mine (new local team started up). We were all country boys and liked a stoush, lol. Anyway, we played a Sydney team in a preseason trial match, they wanted to blood some new players and most of us had to learn the game. Long story short, we sent 25 of their players to hospital, and 2 of ours had to go, 🤣🤣🤣. We took our boys home that evening, most of their guys had to stay, 🤣🤣🤣. And you spoke of big guys in our game, have a look at some of the absolute monsters playing American football. Some of those guys block out the bloody Sun mate, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cheers, all the best.

[@mrjackbilbo]

The first guy you cant get over is sonny bill williams,. He is the best in rugby league and then he switched code to rugby union and played for the best team ever the all blacks,.

[@CQuinnLady]

Wasnt the best thing in rugby. Therez pkenty players as good. But SBW is an old man now. Couldnt win it for the chooks this yr, played average footy.

[@maggiealcock5628]

This is not Rugby...it’s Rugby League. Much more skilful and faster.

[@shanesuch7288]

Totally agree 👍

[@cleenrockdog6797]

Haha ....you fkn wish

[@shanesuch7288]

League is far more skillfull its a simple fact no matter how much you throw profanities at me! RL players who convert to union always do better then players who convert to league. The only advantage union has over league is more money involved and thats simply because toffs play it at university.

[@CassieShakespeare]

You should check out the fights (Bring back the biff). There are concussions...one of the players is out for the rest of the season because he's had 4 concussions. 🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲

[@oldmangaming8645]

Yes there is more concussions in rugby league. Just as a heads up here in Australia we call rugby league, league and rugby union, Union

[@mykelsalter7941]

You need to watch the state of origin games between New South Wales and Queensland. There are more injuries and concussions in AFL Footy than the NRL. in the NRL more players come off with the blood rule

[@belindatester9205]

5:20 alot of concussions your right. So much so they had to make a new rule that if your suspected of a concussion you need to leave the field for an exam. This has only been the last few years tho now there starting to realise the dangers. In the old days like this video players would get concussed and just play on they didn't care.

[@markfraser3085]

Most of the rugby players you see have been playing the game since they were kids in there local rugby league clubs so that’s one reason why a lot of players can take a big hit and get back up again

[@crikey87]

One for you to watch this year is the League World Cup

[@dwaynemilovitch6979]

Check Steve Matais highlight reel Or more recently Jorge Tafua kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKUZGmYirSZd7c

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

AFL has more concussions, just by the fact hits can come from any direction. In rugby codes the hits nearly always come from the front. Alot of the biggest hits in the video were "shoulder charges" which are no longer legal in rugby codes. An arm must be part of the tackle in modern rugby, there's still plenty of big hits.

[@icarii9366]

In Australia, when you say Rugby, it means Rugby Union. Here, its just called League mostly.

[@Flashblackyc4]

If you rewatch it, 95% of the guys just get back up

[@idealicfool]

Man you gotta see Faf de Klerk the Giant Slayer.

[@lavenderdreams2034]

back in the day the game was brutal, and 9/10 times would end up in an all in brawl. good times, stupid times but very entertaining to watch

[@Pushing_Pixels]

They've since outlawed shoulder charges in the NRL. Many of those tackles would be illegal now.

[@NSK608]

Side note, this first clip needs a little more perspective. Sonny Bill Williams a.k.a SBW was on Debut for the Dogs. At the age of 18. Putting a hit on a veteran player Martin Lang. If you want to see the height of his destruction just search SBW big hit highlights

[@aidancampbell5644]

There is a US rugby league and a US national team (The Timberwolves?). There is a lot less downtime in Ruby League than American Football (which is actually a form of Rugby - there is a rabbit hole for you to run down), meaning that Rugby League is less of a commercially viable product for TV networks than the American version... less breaks means less commercials, means less advertising dollars. From a spectator perspective though, a fast, flowing game like Rugby League is a lot more interesting and engaging than the stop-start affair that is American Football.

[@artvandelay3495]

Melbourne Storm baby 😍😍😍

[@alanjackson2540]

My mates son is 4 yrs. He plays in the U5's it's full contact and they love it. Their tackling technique is brilliant. My son play's in the U13's and it's pure violence. Let any gym bunny hold the tackling bag for them and they'd be gone in 5 mins.

[@SKY-qq5nl]

Gs playing a hooligans game 🤝👏

[@stephanieyee9784]

I'm a middle-aged woman and we used to play "Tap" Rugby League with the boys in High School. Of course there weren't the big hit-ups because it was Tap not Tackle but we still knocked each other down. Otherwise where's the fun? ☮❤🦘🇦🇺

[@burkeyistheone]

That's rugby league for you.

[@gavinlimerick722]

Yeah mate, nice reaction. Can you react to The Best Of Greg Inglis. 👍🏾

[@timbowilderbeeste8709]

Not sure how old this is, but the hits involving shoulder charges are now banned because it often opened up players to cheap shots that could not only cause injury, but concussion, a big topic these days.

[@lukeashcroft1165]

You should react to best rugby league fights