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[@poloreacts27]

I'm sorry for the audio. I had to mute out the copyrighted section.

[@lindahoughton4122]

Please watch Cheslin Kolbe! I could watch him all day! He's only 5ft 7" was told he'd never make it in rugby too small! Now he's reportedly the best rugby player in the world! Look for the Ultimate athlete! He's with the Springboks 😊

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[@zimbo65a]

bullshit. Nobody can tell me there ia a copyright on this five tones endless loops.

[@maureenwagg5305]

I love watching Rugby more than I ever liked American Football. It's like a weird ballet. They toss the ball backward while running forward. It's beautiful to watch. I also love the fact the play doesn't stop every two seconds. They dig the ball out and keep it in play. I hate play stoppages for hang nails. American football is annoyingly slow compared to this.

[@DavidHAngelinaJFan]

There are two games of Rugby. Rugby Union and Rugby League. This is a mixture of both. Rugby League is the most brutal. The bit where the guy was thrown around after being grabbed by the collar of the shirt is rugby league. Tackler was Gordon Tallis playing for Queensland against New South Wales in State of Origin.

[@edithdriver2094]

Rugby league the most brutal 😂😂😂 mate if anyone does a decent tackle they’re put on report or sent off. The game has gone soft. Rugby league? Pass 🥱

[@drumdust]

The Raging Bull ;)

[@DavidHAngelinaJFan]

@@edithdriver2094 I agree the game has gone soft, but in reality both have. I have played both and while the hits in Union seem strong, and often are, overall league is still the tougher sport to play.

[@docgonzales]

@@edithdriver2094really ? League has far far more brutal tackling due to the defensive offside rule , 90% of union tackles happen with the defensive line lined up at the ruck , maybe 5 yard max for attacker momentum before contact, there’s a few massive open field collisions. Rugby League has defender by rules rushing up from 10 yards behind scrimmage line every play meeting an attacker with full momentum, every play hurts

[@williambray3569]

I stopped watching the NFL after watching my first NRL game. Such a good game!

[@WarrenBridges-um5cg]

That "horse collar" tackle is legal in "LEAGUE". League and Union are two separate codes of Rugby. The only requirement when dragging someone out of bounds is that it's done in one single motion. Two efforts results in a penalty, because the tackle was completed after the first effort.

[@Resijew]

Polo you owe it to yourself to check out a Jonah Lomu highlight reel. He changed Rugby forever and he did it all while secretly battling kidney disease.

[@anonymishap]

Since you're enjoying these Rugby reactions, I thought I'd mention America is set to host the Rugby World Cup for this first time in 2031. It only happens every 4 years, so it seems a long way off yet. But that gives heaps of time to save if you would wanna go see some of the best games live! 😁 Hopefully the USA Eagles team has a good while to improve too! 😅 Perry Baker is great but he's getting up there in age. Hopefully he makes it to experience it! ❤

[@pgvalhalla]

Lots of big games this weekend! New Zealand v England, Austalia v Wales, South Africa v Ireland! You can watch them on Flo rugby in the States I think.

[@annephillips8494]

The flow when it gets going is a thing of beauty.The passing, athleticism, pace, I could go on.Yes it can be brutal but awesome too Please watch some posts on Great Tries.

[@royboy6890]

What's missing from these clips is what happens directly after the hard hits most of the time. The tackled player is usually on his feet within seconds and back in the game. I have been to many games where a player has completely dislocated or broken fingers, one of the medical team will go on the pitch to straighten the fingers and tape the broken one to a none broken finger usually within a few seconds.

[@marklynn3994]

My roommate in college (50 years ago) played on a club team. The guy was impervious to pain LOL. One of his prized and most coveted possessions was a T Shirt that said "It Takes Leather Balls to Play Rugby". That summed it up pretty well for me. The most interesting part of the whole club rugby thing was that both teams would usually get together for a kegger after beating the crap out of each other all day and just have a great time. Very few lasting hard feelings.

[@bigstick346]

I met the Australian rugby team in the Philippines. These guys were big and looked tough. Hahaha Definitely people I wouldn't want to mess with. Nice guys though. They took a bunch of pictures (happily) with me and my gf.

[@mattp7828]

You should also check out Rugby 7s as well, that is all speed all scoring. Only 7 very fast guys in each team on a full size pitch, a lot of fun. Also a great social day out for the fans.

[@klipkultur3680]

The protective gear is the killer thing in american football and hockey, I'm pretty sure there are less important injuries in rugby.

[@stecumo6459]

watch jona lomu's best highlights polo the man was a freak

[@lynette.]

One of the greatest ever.

[@stecumo6459]

@@lynette. something else wasn't he lynette,where he demolished england and when it came to interviewing carling afterwards he said "i don't ever want to see him again" haha

[@mariusgrobler]

A try is only scored when the opponent has the ball under control and places it on the ground in the in-goal area. If a player falls short of the try line (goal line) then he is allowed to slide over the line, if his momentum carries him. A player is allowed to place or pass the ball immediately after the player contacts the ground (not with his feet). If such a placement is in the in-goal area then it is a score.

[@matthewcullen1298]

Lol . I used to fall asleep to cricket in summer 😂

[@markforrest4900]

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[@sintaxera]

To get a try you have to be touching the ball when it is on the ground past the goal line. Comes from 'a try at kicking a goal', but is now worth points in itself. The goal kicker has to kick the same distance from the sideline the ball was, so its beneficial to get a try(touchdown) in the middle of the field to make the conversion (field goal) easier. In rugby you have to physically take the ball from the opposing team, in rugby league you have to turn it over after a set amount of downs. There are other ways to get the ball back into play if it goes out, Lineouts and Scrums. Its all fun and games.

[@deadagainjeff]

It always makes my wonder in NFL fans watch these type of videos and think we play a school boy game with all our padding, cricket helmets and pushing playing a one hour game spread over six days because of commercial breaks. Bringing what looks like a whole new team on for different types of play. These guys play a man's sport with proper tackling, getting dirty and bloody. Playing a game that tells the TV channels when they can show commercials.

[@willsonj]

Rugby is brutal, but it’s also beautiful. You should react to Antoine Dupont. He’s the best player in the world right now, and potentially the GOAT. France have always played Rugby with a special flair, but Dupont takes that to a new level. Through his combination of power and skill he’s just unstoppable.

[@aletnieuwoudt2717]

In south Africa it's our sport my friend ✌️💚💛❤️

[@rickybuhl3176]

With most of these guys - you thank whatever Gods you believe in when they chose peace and you're 20 yards down field..

[@patches6309]

Played Rugby right after college on a Semi Pro level and I can just tell you it's like an organized form of "Kill the Man with the Ball" which we played all the time as kids growing up? As a member of Generation X this was simply purely entertaining for us!

[@alpine1600s]

For a "Try" the player has to physically touch the ball down in the endzone.

[@Goob1956]

We have advanced past head injury. I played football, middle linebacker but no way am I playing rugby with grownups.

[@tetleyT]

3:17 This is an iconic "State of Origin" moment. The game is rugby league (a different game to rugby union). Definitely worth watching a compilation of State of Origin moments. It's an annual 3-game series played between two Australian states (Queensland and New South Wales). Pinnacle of the sport and one of the toughest arenas in any football code.

[@Jonnymiller1977]

Yo polo, you gotta check out a full game. Ireland are in South Africa this weekend, world number 1 vs world number 2. Two physical teams, should be a belter!

[@georgewhelan14]

10 bel monster hits you will want to see again

[@drspritz]

you can kick the ball... congratulations for having remembered the unpredictability of the ball (not being round) for the rest you can only tackle whoever has the ball and only from the shoulders down (it's not very complicated... once you see some highlights you will already understand 99% of the game)..I have seen several of your videos and your reactions are always 👍plus let a rocettaro (who however listens to everything) tell you that your thoughts and sentences are deep and articulate ( which is rare these days) sorry for the length of the message..new subscriber now! BIG UP FROM ITALY!!

[@sunshinespiritmindfulnessa1355]

"Pow," he he he. Awesome!

[@debbiemortinson]

Watch France vs South Africa WC 2023 - energy, speed, power - probably the best rugby match ever played. As to your comment about rugby players lifting other players - professional rugby players are well-trained athletes - they must also play by strict rules when lifting another player to ensure the other player's safety

[@richardnraikaraika5507]

Best game in the world. ❤

[@jflatty5389]

they are some big boys- my team in the nfl the eagles our starting now all pro right tackle jordan mailata never played football a day in his life but came from rugby- he's 6'8 350 i thought i saw him in this reel

[@PhilipKloppers]

The biggest misunderstanding I see with Americans discovering rugby is thinking that there are offensive and defensive teams (like there are in American football). Rugby is one team, playing almost non-stop, against another team. I think it has a lot more in common with basketball than American football in terms of the speed of play, how quickly things change and having to adapt, and awareness of where both your side and the opposition are on the field.

[@CrustyRetiredMarine]

Just one suggestion, the national sport of Ireland, “Hurling”. Imagine rugby, but with baseball bats. BTY, no pads and just a very light helmet.

[@user-tj8ox8iy8m]

Americans 'discovering' rugby... Like where have y'all been? We been at this for well over a century now! Let the big boys RUMBLE!

[@TheJoshuaPimentel]

That level of disrespect can only exist in a thang free zone

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

My country (New Zealand)'s national sport. The hardest man in rugby was probably Wayne "Buck" Shelford, but if you're squeamish, you probably don't want to read about his injuries! Some of the moves in this video (like the ones at 5:20 and 10:37 ) were illegal, but most of them were perfectly acceptable rugby tackles and fends! If you want to see a top match, look for coverage of an internationsal between any two fo Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa - you won't be disappointed. BTW, the guy at 12:12 was former French international Sebastien "The Caveman" Chabal. Not someone you want to get on the wrong side of on the pitch!

[@sylvaincastelanelli3587]

The caveman is Sebastien Chabal, not Sylvain Chavanel ;)

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

@@sylvaincastelanelli3587 euh. Brain-fart. You're right of course. Corrected. Blame the Tour de France :)

[@jcraig81]

I started playing rugby in Topeka, KS in 1980, and I've been heavily involved ever since. It's the most fun game I ever played. If you would ever like to learn more about the game and how it's changed during my involvement, I'd be happy to talk. A lot of the plays you see in these videos would have resulted in penalties. And, many of the plays there were legal many years ago no longer are. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.

[@lynette.]

If you are into Rugby be it union or league that is all that matters its fought hard as a sport but is also very well known for its comradeship.

[@melwilliams8799]

There are rugby rules, one of which is no tackling above the neckline. Suggest the Nigel Owen video, the best rugby referee ever.

[@stalga]

The attacking player has to be in control of the ball and touch it to the ground to score. If the ball falls free in the area or defense gets their hand between attacker touching down then it's a save.

[@415s30]

You might find Omegaball interesting, it has three teams on a round field!

[@mariusgrobler]

The game gets technical when the ball is out of hand and on the ground.

[@darkmatter6714]

It’s crazy how all those sports you grew up watching - except for basketball - were invented by the British.

[@kidcolin]

American Football and Baseball are in no way British. Golf is Scottish. wtf are you talking about??

[@darkmatter6714]

@@kidcolin oops, I missed American football. So yeah, except for basketball and American football (which is a derivative of rugby). The first record of baseball is in the 13th century in England. Call me ignorant, but I don’t think the USA existed in the 13th century (for the Americans reading this what I just said is what we call “sarcasm”). Oh, while I’m at it I should also explain to the Americans that the 13th century means in the 1200’s, which is over 800 years ago. The word “baseball” is first shown in an English kids illustration from 1744. It shows some people standing around bases with the following transcript in poem form: “BASE-BALL: the ball once struck off, away flies the boy, to the next destin’d post and then home with joy. Moral: the Britons of Lucre fly over the main; but with pleasure transported, return back again”. As for golf, again, for the benefit of you Americans: Britain consists England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. They’re all part of Britain, so if you’re from Scotland your passport says “British”. Just like if you’re from Texas, your passport says you’re from the United States. To say Scotland is not British is like saying Texas is not American. So please - go back to school, but pay attention this time.

[@williambray3569]

Calcio Storico is played in Florence. It originated as a training exercise for the Roman army. Boxing, MMA, wrestling, a dirt field, a ball, and only a handful of rules. Action starts 7:30 into the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6DVnHiol7h4apIsi=aRu-IVpMBWLTNdOg

[@DJohnGames]

We were having a fight. And a game of Rugby broke out.

[@troymk1]

Did you guys lose audio around the 10:30 mark. I realoaded it a few times. No audio from then on for me

[@nolimit2974]

It took Ireland 111 yrs to win there first game against the All Blacks.

[@sharonbosley6028]

I have watched a Rugby match. It is brutal!

[@davidthemod4729]

Welcime to rugby. These tackkes are normal to us. Rugby is a massive international sport. South Africa are the current world champions. We have a world cup every four years. No disrespect to NFL but rugby and rugby league are far superior.

[@GayleKazanis]

He got the rugby kicked out of him ❤ oOoOO you men ❤ ✌️ Polo... Ouch 🤕

[@gregcable3250]

I thought this was about American Football--the most brutal sport in the world--but instead it is about when we played tackle football without helmet or pads as kids--I guess they call it Rugby in other places, but it is just football before we really started hitting the crap out of each other in organized football with helmet and pads. Please, enough with the Rugby is more brutal than football--they tackle in Rugby at easy angles and occasionally have a hit, but in football it is all about the hitting, not just getting the guy down. Beam me up, Scottie.

[@johnpipere83]

Major League Rugby is up and running , check out your local team

[@bradleysmith4317]

So for rules, if the ball goes thru the “end zone” like the clip where the player got hit and the ball flew into the end zone, it’s basically like a turn over. If you control the ball then it’s a try (like a TD). As far as rules, you can’t hit someone in head. Shoulder to head, forearm to head and such can result in a red card which means your kicked out. But yes you could grab someone by shirt and toss them out of bounds. That’s legal.

[@WarrenBridges-um5cg]

@bradleysmith4317 It is. Don't know about "Union" but in "League" it's only okay if you only do it in one single effort without losing momentum. Otherwise, it's a penalty as the loss of momentum in league constitutes a tackle depending on the ref's judgement.

[@graememayes8483]

Just so you know 'he's a monster ' comment to the guy with white hair was playing for the USA

[@nickrawcliffe9079]

If your feet are planted on the ground when you catch a kick you can get smashed but if you catch it in thr air while jumping they have to wait til your feet land before smashing you

[@oagengliebenberg9219]

Please check out Cheslin Kolbe best rugby athlete ❤

[@georgewhelan14]

10 nrl

[@johnfrench741]

You can kick the ball forward but if another team mate collects or receives the ball in the chase then they must be behind the kicker at the time of the kick.

[@timbanwell7146]

You need to see JONA LOMU from New Zealand Aka ALL BLACKS you need to witness the HAKA 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jossyDread]

Check out "The Terminator of rugby"

[@MsReallu]

I am a south African and just found your channel. if I can make one request please make your rugby reaction videos bigger so we can see the play that you are reacting to. you are very handsome but the rugby is better

[@momleon]

You wold be saprised by how few relay bad collision injuries there actually are in rugby

[@richardnraikaraika5507]

Rugby league n union ❤

[@GeeseH]

Always funny to me that the ball needs to be touched to the grass in Rugby but in American Football you don't but it's called a touchdown

[@baptistelambert1093]

4:30 no, only you and the teammates behind you can catch the ball after you kicked it.

[@darrenwhittle5056]

This is rugby union. Check out same thing in rugby league (NRL)

[@DavidHAngelinaJFan]

Actually the clip has some union and some league in it. I have played both and league definitely is the most brutal but rules are making both games softer now. Go and watch some of the early State of Origin games in Rugby League.

[@TheClunkingFist]

"And you can kick the ball forward and anyone can get it" No: your team-mates have to be BEHIND you as you kick the ball. If they are in front of you, they are off-side and are not allowed to touch the ball or they get penalised.

[@aletnieuwoudt2717]

Check out the womans rugby my brother ✌️⭐

[@TheClunkingFist]

Cool video with a NFL fan explaining rugby. I've just finished watching all your rugby reactions. In all the clips you watched, 75% of the action was "Rugby Union" (the main type of rugby, 15 men per team + subs), 20% was Rugby 7s (almost the same game, but only 7 players on the field per team,)and 5% would be Rugby League (a different game, like softball is different from ballball). kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipa3c2yEmaaSfJosi=9PQIZ9b_l6sFo3Qn

[@darkjudge8786]

Yeah, quite a few of those tackles werent even legal then let alone now

[@mariusgrobler]

Head to head contact is illegal.

[@SlouchingTowardsWalMart]

RUGBY. sébastien chabal! ...:::fans self:::...

[@drspritz]

There's no offence or defence team..one does all

[@just_golds]

What a stupid say about the black community having to go to the car to get that thing.Maybe it's a American thing but Men sort it out the pitch and by the way would probably have a beer after in the club house....there are many races worldwide who play rugby know this.

[@2l84t]

If you can't take the hit don't play the game. A good rule of thumb .

[@sleepingtoken138]

for rugby anything above the shoulders is illegal, hits must be beneath kind of armpit height and even those can be penalised - especially for the older clips in these videos you can pretty much count those all as illegal because rugby tackling precautions and safety have been raised and tightened highly since back in the day due to many older players having developed early onset dementia, and other premature life-ending diseases that were linked to multiple concussions and brutal head hits that were once legal

[@nedludd7622]

Three types of penalties are shown here. You are not allowed to hit a player in the head, particularly with the head or shoulder. You cannot pick up a player and intentionally throw him on the ground or hit a player in the air. You have to try to make a tackle and not just lower your shoulder to knock them down.

[@ricellisfrost620]

This isn't rugby, it's just hits - it's like watching motorsport and only watching crashes. Polo, watch a full game - Top14 is fast and easy to watch, so is Super Rugby.

[@christophedupin.artist]

4.49: look how the white player protects his tackled opponent because his immediately realize he is K.O. Rugby is a rude sport but mutual respect is a fundamental notion for players and supporters.

[@rittherugger160]

You're not quite right about who can go after a kicked ball. You must be onside to play a kicked ball. if you are in front of a ball when it is kicked you are offside.

[@boerieroll]

Not all the hits you see are legal

[@oldsoulsheart]

So what would constitute a penalty in this game? Evidently nothing.

[@royboy6890]

Basically right apart from direct contact with the head. There are a few others which are more technical like offside (out of position). There are a few others on the physical side like leading with the shoulder, a hard hit late after a ball has been passed (muscles relax after a pass so its not expected), tackling someone whilst both feet are off the ground but most dangerous is raising the legs of a player and driving them head first into the ground (spear tackle). Apart from those its virtually anything goes.

[@WarrenBridges-um5cg]

@oldsoulsheart Head hits, late hits and failing to attempt to wrap in a tackle. In the other code of Rugby (RUGBY LEAGUE), wrapping wasn't required before 2013.

[@terryhollis1787]

I would rather watch rugby than football. I bet they don’t whine and cry about this and that. For example kneeling during the national anthem.