Which SPORT is Tougher, Rugby League or American Football? | NRL vs NFL

It’s an ongoing debate between die hard sports fans - Which sport is tougher, Rugby League or American Football?
Let me know which of the two you think is the toughest in the comments. Cheers!
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[@mangoman9290]

Soccer is FAR tougher! The players are so strong that the barest touch brings excruciating pain to either the shin or the face and the players are so tough that as soon as a whistle is blown they can ignore that tremendous pain and continue playing as if nothing had happened. You dont see that level of physical ability in NRL or NFL players.

[@chrisbennett7496]

ha ha ha ha

[@tedkima2969]

😂🤣

[@davidkamqwerty2346]

I'm hoping you're only joking

[@blaze_4454]

Hahahaha 🤣😂🤣 No Blud drawn though huh or broken shoulders, ribs, legs or arms.. NFL AND THE NRL have those casualties..

[@Koedean]

😂🤣🤣😊

[@davidclerk4132]

An NFL player attacking and defending flat out for 80 minutes....I'd like to see that.

[@jbone69]

They'd probably still end up running more than the big fat fucks in the NRL

[@chrispalmer9952]

A weakling soccer player taking 1 hit.... I'd like to see that....

[@shivasrinivasan80]

@@chrispalmer9952 Football the world over is game of skill and stamina. Brute strength and physical execeptionalism are not governing factors. So it is unfair to compare the game to Rugby or NFL.

[@toskuxklan711]

Exactly bro theyre body's couldn't handle the strain rugby players are much fitter and better in every way

[@chrispalmer9952]

@@shivasrinivasan80 and a game of pussies and actors.... The reason that most kids play soccer these days is because they are to weak and can't handle full contact.... it's really for girls....

[@AMF59]

I grew up playing and loving both. But i can say hands down rugby is far more physically demanding. I'm Samoan, grew up in Samoa playing rugby and here in the states too. But football was the ticket here so I played it as well. Even though I love football. No doubt Rugby is harder in every way. America did a good job of making football more marketable. Pads to make players hit harder shorter field, less men, different personnel for O and D and special teams, time outs, quarters, official timeouts, commercial timeouts, injury timeouts. I literally have never been tired on a football field lol but I can name a few dozen times I was tired within the first 20 minutes of a rugby game and thought I was going to pass out lol. Love football, but Rugby for me!

[@Will-nb8qk]

I grew up on rugby league and played until 36 in lower tiered Sydney comps. I watched college football up close. You get smacked from anywhere and anyhow in football. NFL for me as being the toughest.

[@AMF59]

@Will I get what you're saying, but if you're good at football you don't get smacked from anywhere lol. You'll know where vulnerabilities are and be prepared for them. Ive been blind sided a few times but it never took me off the field. I can count on 1 hand the number of times I've been truly rocked in football. But I have made bad tackles that concussed me multiple times and ended my game in rugby. I was pretty good at football, I had scholarships to play D1 I turned them down to play rugby. Dumb decision on my part as football is a great networking tool if you don't make it to the league. But i digress. Anytime i got even a little tired in football, I would tap my helmet and a sub would come on for me. In rugby, my coach would tell me to pick my nuts up and keep playing lol.

[@thefobbie0034]

The crazy thing about rugby is they use to allow for rucking and fighting!

[@Will-nb8qk]

@@AMF59 Brah, anyone who plays footy like that never makes it to the big league. The same with RL.

[@AMF59]

@Will yup... football players can just throw their body at someone hard enough to get them to hit the deck. But in rugby there are rules and techniques that you have to be conditioned to do so protect yourself, and the opponent without getting penalized over and over for 80+ minutes. Were as in football, playing defense, you only on the field about half the time with no restrictions. Targeting and helmet to helmet tackle rules and tackling penalties are new, those kinds of rules always applied in rugby. You just gotta be a more well rounded and conditioned athlete for rugby or league. But in football you can make a 53 man roster just for your size or speed compared to Rugbys 23 man roster. With limited spots on the team, people have to be good in multiple areas. So yea, if we talking about difficulty, then Rugby>Football. But salary Football>Rugby lol

[@c.s.m.k5737]

One little challenge to add with rugby is: running forward but passing backwards only. So getting to the opponent's line is not so easy.

[@Angelo-yr1en]

Rugby players don’t wear gear while NFL players do pretty Rugby players are tougher

[@hustleoffice]

What do you mean I don’t get the question?

[@Angelo-yr1en]

@@hustleoffice rugby players are tougher

[@hustleoffice]

@@Angelo-yr1en of course bro i played rugby myself

[@Angelo-yr1en]

@@hustleoffice yeah they have a lot of genetic beasts like Alesana and Taniela Tupou

[@neilswan6977]

Going to weigh in as an American here. I grew up a massive fan of the NFL (and still am) but moved to Australia in 2008 and have followed League here (Go the mighty Panthers!) I have never played either code, so feel free to take anything I say with a grain of salt. To me, league is by far the tougher of the two. Not even in the same ballpark. Granted, the hits in gridiron can be absolutely catastrophic and devastating, but in terms of brute strength and endurance, league takes the cake by a mile. Main differences is gridiron requires a very short/quick burst of speed and agility and incredible pinpoint accuracy while league requires absolute raw power and speed. Both codes are amazing sports for very different reasons but “toughness” points go heavily in leagues favor.

[@ryanblack6435]

Up the wahs

[@lesleecarter5615]

❤️💛💚🖤

[@aussiekat6379]

Well said. 😊🇦🇺

[@memorykara222]

imo nfl has foward passes so when a runner or reciever is about to get the ball in front of the line of scrimmage u are immediately surrounded by all defenders in the back field so while your waiting for the ball to arrive u dont know where all of the defenders are coming from so when u get hit u are not fully prepared for it where as nrl u generally know where the defenders are coming from cos your running into a waiting line of defense that in itself makes it tougher cos you know where they are coming from and engage them anyway where as nfl sometimes your running with a flat battery in your flash light. also people mention pads ill say this nrl can not be played at the pace that it is if you had all that extra weight to carry. in summary both are great the real question is which is more entertaining. also as i said about nfl in nrl we have bombs and a fullback has to catch it with the whole defense bearing down on him literally meet you while your trying to catch the ball that is having a flashlight with no battery. thats scary

[@memorykara222]

not trnna down play your efforts i had a shattered tibula and fibula 35 screws in me lower right leg the worst part about it was depression ive since moved on rugby different also dislocated shoulder one shoulder injury i had turned my shoulder yellow lol squashed under a ruck my shoulders touched

[@trevorkendall4720]

Rugby League has a team of 13, that plays offensive and defensive plays at the same time. American Football has two separate teams of eleven, one for defensive and one for offensive plays. Try playing 80 mins of League defending and attacking! League wins!!

[@gbmarso8260]

You forgot punter, special teams and goal kicking, even less time on the field for offences and defensive. But I do love the tactical aspect and the sheer size of NFL players. For me both are great games but couldn't see too many NFL players doing 80 minutes on the field tackling and attacking.

[@mattp5843]

And all the time outs

[@parneelnath8200]

Nfl is a women’s game

[@parneelnath8200]

Real mens sports is rugby

[@Will-nb8qk]

RL is pretty thoughtless.

[@sydneydecker6363]

In NFL the player play for about 20 seconds every minute and run maybe 10 yards. In nrl the ball is constantly in play and players are constantly in motion.

[@harrywatego1489]

That is correct. Makes you wonder how they even break a sweat in the NFL. not saying it's easy and there are big hits but way too slow.

[@stephanieyee9784]

Exactly. NRL is full on. NFL is a constant stop/start.

[@willt1515]

Grew up playing footy and gave gridiron a crack and I’ll tell you now I played offense, defense and special teams (sport not as popular in NZ so not many numbers to fill) and never got tired, real fun sport tho.

[@molsen06]

Also when the ball gets handed over to the opposition, the same 13 players stay on the field and are now defending. There is no offense, defense and special teams. This is why I feel NRL is the tougher sport.

[@SirLangsalot]

NRL is boring and brain dead.

[@adrianross8383]

Thank you for being diplomatic. The Australian NRL is the toughest football competition of any kind on the planet without a doubt. What sets it apart from the NFL is its endurance factor. NRL players barely stop for every 40 minute half, whereas NFL players stop after each play. I mean no disrespect, but if you want to see the "First World War tench warfare of sports," check out the Australian NRL.

[@Sloppyjoe7390]

Actually you wrong rugby union is the toughest sport on the planet that is played across the world nrl is barely played on the big scene other then Australia

[@whiteafrican5895]

Springboks the best tjomma

[@kb8329]

AFL football is tougher!

[@spoofy8867]

@@Sloppyjoe7390 depends on how you define tough, I've played both and in terms of physicality I'd say you're right, but mentally and stamina-wise League is wayyy tougher and it's not even close

[@Sloppyjoe7390]

@@spoofy8867 well the toughest football 🏈 competition on the whole planet as ol mate has stated. And as I said nrl is not played on a big scale worldwide other then Australia so rugby union definitely wins that one 👍

[@dougiwasa8101]

I've played both sports at a competitive level and can say at age 61, I have suffered far more injuries playing Rugby Union. That also includes playing competitive hockey as well. In total I ruptured both Acl, ruptured my right achilles tendon, repeatedly dislocated my right shoulder and broke or dislocated at least 3 fingers from playing Rugby until my mid 30's. Dealing with alot of chronic arthritis and need knee and shoulder replacement. Rugby is by far the toughest sport in the world.

[@matthewcullen1298]

Geez Mate., That must be tough.. I've got some back issues that cause constant pain and I've had a few minor knee ops . And general joint pain in few places but nothing like what you're going through. Hope you get some relief mate 😊

[@johnnylawrence7509]

So you're a woman. 😆😆

[@newvillagefilms]

I thought the toughest was MMA. 😂

[@vage9537]

@@newvillagefilmsboxing tougher then mma statistically

[@Spiral81C1]

Which position did you play, though? This should be mentioned because some positions in the NFL sustain injuries much more often than others, especially running back. If you were a kicker, for example, no one would be surprised you were injured more in rugby.

[@gregwhittingham7420]

The Australian NRL would have to be the toughest sport on the planet especially at State of Origin level where players go flat out for 80 minutes and bash each other senseless sometimes even when they come off for break they immediately spew on the ground from being fatigued how can you beat that 🤷

[@jonathanhockenhull61]

Sorry but galic football is the toughest sport.

[@gregwhittingham7420]

@@jonathanhockenhull61 I do appreciate the sport but I did see a game when Australia played the top country at the Time and our players were afl players (not the most tough of players) and they flog that side and my thinking is if afl players can flog /bash another country and that's their toughest sport well it really goes to show that maybe it does not make the top 3 yet again no disrespect

[@joshuastewart9861]

Hahaha nope it's not even close 🤣 like not even ......

[@308V8HZ]

I'd like to see those big muscled guys run for 80 mins , they wouldn't last 2 mins ! RUGBY LEAGUE RULES . 🏉 🏉

[@Aussiedave54]

@@jonathanhockenhull61 lol

[@acgixxer1]

What the narrator didn't highlight was the amount of available recovery time in NFL. RL is fast paced and designed to flow and keep flowing. NFL appears to have many stoppages and therefore some recovery time for the players.

[@mr.chilll5179]

Commercial breaks in nfl 😅

[@petefrancis880]

Plus players play both sides of the ball in the Rugby League, a lot of players will play close to 80 minutes with only a half-time break. Compare that the NFL and its not even close in terms of stamina

[@1schlom]

Recovery time? Stoppages? May as well call it a lunch break every single time somthing happens.

[@Ezekiel903]

@@1schlom that makes NFL so annoying for me, always this interruption!

[@sammy_dog]

not forgetting NFL can have like 50 players on a team with offensive, defensive and special teams plus the subs all playing in the same game

[@renesten2980]

Had a friend who played for Dallas in the 80s. He came for a holiday in Australia and while there went for a training run with Randwick union club. He came back absolutely exhausted. His take was NFL was 10 seconds of 100% effort whereas Union was constant on the go running and being hit. Mind you he was 150kg and 6’8 so that’s a lot to cart around a football field.

[@loutondacoast]

Yes, but the question is Which SPORT is Tougher, Rugby League or American Football? | NRL vs NFL.

[@samsearle4433]

Rugby doesn't come close to Rugby League

[@hokimoki3677]

Rugby league and union 💪, ive tried watching nfl but all thd stoppages and resets i found it hard to keep watching, next superbowl i might try again

[@Trajan2401]

True AF is too slow and stop start

[@hekewarumuru9424]

Correct me if I am wrong but Rugby league is two 40min half's 17 players, 13 on with four reserves, with limited substitutions, NFL team have offensive team, defence team, special teams, stoppages after each down and the game takes hours to end. RUGBY LEAGUE ALL DAY.

[@SatinCheese1935]

is this even a question, it’s nrl

[@judekamano-hj4bo]

Love your content Amesi 💯 keep it up 🔥

[@scubabou]

Nice video ! Maybe it has been already said but here are my two cents ( even i played rugby for 15 years) : football players wear a protective gear but can get hit from anywhere whether they have the ball OR NOT. In rugby, only the player who carries the ball can get tacked, so he is prepared (most of the time) whereas the football player is less to hits that can come from anywhere hence the protection. In the end both are tough but I think the endurance you need to play 2x40min relentlessly and the warrior mindset you have to be in to do it make rugby tougher.

[@joshtrovato6128]

The NRL is easily tougher, not just from hits and the sustained period of ball in play. But it is the sheer effort on top of effort plays that have to be made by both the defending and attacking teams that seperate the NRL and NFL. I only wish more Americans watched Rugby League.

[@SirLangsalot]

The NRL is a boof-head game with very little texture. They've banned chicken wings and shoulder charging. NRL players are overrated, and their fans have a striking case of little man syndrome. NRL players are overrated. The coaching and game plans are sophomoric, even puerile. Their players gets paid bugga all, too.

[@beianimeyah24]

Rules changed for rugby this yr, watch a six nations match and people get injured every 10mins, scrums, lineouts, kick for touch, penalty kicks all has to be done in less than 30sec, I was about the become a league fan because union was so slow… but this rule change for union is entertaining to watch

[@alequilscribe]

AFL sits pretty close went it comes to the intensity of tackles, and high amounts of diverse athleticism required. Not to mention the exceptional skill and technique involved. To clarify, I’m not even an afl fan but can appreciate the grit.

[@desolateones]

Here we go ffs whatever you're smoking that's making you cuck for the over padded AFL I want some

[@lesm350]

Does it really matter they're both hard & tough & on a level way above anything else !!

[@tallaganda83]

There is more to toughness than which sport has the most concussions. Playing under extreme fatigue takes a huge amount of mental toughness and is very applicable to real world scenarios.

[@bettyswollocks4255]

My son played in a local lads union team till the end of last season until his colt days expired, hope he goes on to the seniors at some point. One thing I can say about Rugby is how it turns young lads in to good young men. Cant thank the sport enough for the young man it helped shape, it really is more than, just a game.

[@albyj5522]

It's. not union rugby league different than union

[@bettyswollocks4255]

@@albyj5522 I know I'm just saying that my son played Union

[@albyj5522]

@@bettyswollocks4255 awe rito no worries

[@danielstockley5631]

​@@albyj5522this shit gets so annoying and I'm Australian. I can't imagine how annoying it is for Americans that clearly know the difference but still have parrots squawking "Rugby league isn't rugby! Rugby league isn't rugby!"

[@henryvaiotu230]

I Played Varisity Football on the mainland and got the occasional dizziness when helmuts clashed ,and also got some Bruises everywhere ..but playing Rugby league in NZ i copped some bad injuies like a nasty torn Lip and a few stitches from a head gash, and damaged ligaments ..Both sport physical ,... but Pain wise Rugby League F^^*kin Hurts !!

[@dreammaker9642]

You got lucky if that's all you got.... Growing up playing rugby league in SA I've seen my fair share of limbs or joints facing the wrong way.... not a good sight.... The worse I've seen was someone taking a knee from a 100+ kg dude launched at full speed to the face... Arcane slashed, blood everywhere and the worse concussion I've ever seen, I looked that dude dead in the eyes and there was nothing in there... if you ever see that you'll know what I mean when I say that's the scariest thing I've seen on a field... then you account for the fact that union has a lot more rules to make it safer compared to when the old timers played while NRL is still wild af... also seen my fair share of players with dislocated shoulders just popping it back in and playing on like nothing happened.... although it's less common now especially with pros because you have a team doctor and medic that will decide whether or not you can resume play.

[@Youser57]

@dreammaker9642 you saying you played RL in South Africa? How is it there, are there many local teams, I didn't know they had much RL there

[@myauramusic]

The Endurance of NRLplayers is next level. 80mins, with limited breaks......compared to a break every 20seconds in the NFL. In NRL the tackles and hits are relentless for 80mins, minimum stoppages , plus the explosiveness of Fullbacks, Halves and Wingers remains for the full game despite the high level of endurance and lactic build up. NRL players don't hold back with their tackles. Front Rowers go in with intent.......... Pads or no pads, it makes no difference, the speed of NRL, the aggression of the game is Top Tier. NFL doesnt compare Hands down, Australian NRL is one of the toughest athletic sports on the planet.

[@paulinotou]

Breaks might actually make it more dangerous. Gives them time to regain their breath and go 100% speed again.

[@bpswank429]

@@paulinotou lol okay yank

[@paulinotou]

@@bpswank429 what a great argument

[@bpswank429]

@@paulinotou you’re just hurt because you know football is a pussy sport

[@BH-dsk]

This is true but as a Sydney boy who moved to Melbourne, I still don't like AFL but in terms of endurance, AFL players are sooo much fitter. Hits aren't as hard for sure, but fitness is through the roof.

[@keithwetherhold1255]

It depends; I played both, so with a helmet and pads I played and hit with reckless abandon. I paid the price with multiple concussions. When switched to rugby, I backed off with the aggression, but my tackling technique became more precise. As far as conditioning, being a prop, I was in much better shape than when I played American football, and that was 10-20 years later

[@haachitingandu3406]

Both sports are equally tough in my view! This reminds me of lion vs tiger debates! People like to pick one over the other, but in reality both are really formidable and powerful predators! I have massive respect for both ruggers and American football players!

[@Snow-Ista]

Funny though because its is a known fact that a lion would fuck a tiger up because of there nature same as the nature of Rugby vs American Football only way you would know is if you go play both go try it don't think you will make it through the first half of rugby though even the guys in the NFL say that the constant play of rugby is crazy

[@fordastreeets8019]

@@Snow-Ista I'd say rugby is more physically demanding but Football isn't all about being tuff men. Football is genuinely a fun sport especially if you're good at it.

[@Snow-Ista]

@@fordastreeets8019 Look Football is a great and fun sport for sure and you guys have some hard hits some times and yes Rugby is non spot action all the time but i like Football as a game but i don't like people that go oh Rugby is a lesser game of Football when thy don't even know the first thing about it and have never played either or never played Rugby yes its a different sport for sure and its demanding in other ways but my suggestion to any one that think rugby is for sussies go try out at your local rugby club its probably the easiest you will get in rugby

[@corabko]

Key difference you also missed is the length of a season rugby league players at top level would play a lot more games in a season to NFL, while NFL is 11 on 11 there are offensive, defensive and special teams during a game while NRL has very limited ability to substitute players during the 80 minutes only 4 players outside of 13 and limited to 10 interchanges. Not because of hits or padding I would say NRL is tougher because they have less opportunities to recover between plays

[@aporomorearuba]

that shits true asf

[@christopherward9230]

Rugby League teams only have 17 players for the whole 80mins, with 13 on the field at any one time, which makes Rugby League the toughest team sport in the world imo. 👊

[@optimusmaximus9646]

Great video. I love 'em both so I don't need to to compare them.

[@channel44277]

I played rugby league for two decades and played 100% intensity, the number of bone fractures and dislocations and concussions I suffered left me with brain damage and debilitating life long injuries (I was a berserk human battering ram) I loved every second of it and rugby league is where you find the hardest of the hard, Gods be praised

[@channel44277]

Embrace masculinity ❤

[@christianpuia242]

same brother played league for twenty years then switched to rugby brother you i know which of the 2 is the hardest let me put it this way johnah lomu vs any league superstar who gonna win the battery ram test my money on the LOMU

[@steveenoka7454]

Jonah grew up a league player that's why he was a beast in union when he hit the secondary school the rugby scribes wondered where he came from geez I wonder where do they run like that league.

[@raiylynmitchell5892]

wow! i just wanna say the production of this video is very good. keep up the good work. (and yeah rugby is the tougher sport lol, easily)

[@gregwhittingham7420]

It's rugby league their is a big difference rugby has nothing on the nrl /rugby league

[@lesm350]

Not Rugby 😳 , Rugby League !!!! Rugby is a private schoolboys elitists game mostly dominated by fat , slow forwards .

[@0mnislasher1]

@@gregwhittingham7420 rugby union is tougher than rugby league lmfao

[@andrewmiller6051]

@@0mnislasher1 No it isn’t. Rugby union gets more points for kicking and penalty kicks so the players milk penalties like soccer players. And league hits with more momentum because the defensive line is 10 metres back. So league is tougher (and better all around).

[@0mnislasher1]

@@andrewmiller6051 you're an idiot kiddo

[@waratahdavid696]

Both incredibly tough games. As is Rugby. What's understated is the continuous nature of Rugby league and Rugby. Limited reserve players, limited changes permitted, some players have to play the full game ( some are substituted once). Also note that RL and Rugby players have to fulfill multiple roles and tasks. Helmets etc are pretty low on the hierarchy of toughness indicators to me. Ability to tackle, make breaks, ruck, maul, scrum, lineout and then do it again, and again is the key difference.

[@stephenrentzsch832]

I've played Rugby (outside centre) for a couple years in HS, Soccer (centre-half, fullback and goal keeper) for 10 years (incl. 8 years as a minor and at 24 and 26) and 1 year of NFL at 25y.o. as an outside line-backer. I got more injuries in soccer, but that was because of how many years I played, but in 1 year of NFL...1 hyper-extended knee, 2 concussions and middle toe on left foot crushed by defensive lineman being pushed back on me...at 5'8", 70kg / 85kg (junior / adult playing weights) and 13.0 sec 100m I much preferred rugby league...it cost less for the gear, easy to get a game together with mates and less chance of a bad injury...never minded the small cuts and bruises in Rugby.

[@davidnicol4222]

Rugby league 4 sure,brutal but beautiful....

[@cozzazee4043]

Well said mate.

[@currychicken2549]

Imagine continuously sprinting for 80 minutes and getting hit throughout that time. You only have one break which is 10 minutes long . You have to have to be incredibly fit

[@nkhathoseleke5932]

I like that beat who made it

[@Nina-rj4nu]

I've heard so many americans say that US footy players hit so hard and don't hold back. They have just never watched an Aussie footy match.

[@adamscully4397]

You would need to have a common selection criteria to score on to be able to truly decide, which is near impossible due to the differences in the sports. They are both tough in their own way. I grew up playing Rugby League, and still play Masters (basically old men trying to re-live their youth with slightly modified rules) so my opinion may be slightly biased. I had a staff member that played American Football and we would often discuss the differences in the sports. One major difference is the tackling with the head that happens in the NFL, which I was blown away by. One of the first things we teach kids when playing Rugby League is the correct position of the head in a tackle, so that you don't hurt yourself and knock yourself out. The stoppages in the game, the need of only short bursts of energy and power, multiple teams (Offensive, Defensive, Specials etc..), the length of the season would all suggest that NFL players lack endurance. That being said, their training regimes are incredibly tough and they train specifically for their role in the sport. So NFL players could be considered more of a 'specialist'. Rugby League players are more of a 'generalist', as they must be able to perform both offensive and defensive skills throughout the game, and depending on your position will most likely be required to play the full 80 minute game without any stoppages, outside of the half-time break, with endurance and fatigue playing a major part in every game. Both codes have their big 'tough' men (in Rugby League the forwards), and the more elusive and athletic 'show ponies' (in Rugby League the backs). Based on the completeness of having to handle both offensive and defensive, playing the duration of the game with minimal breaks, a 27 round competition, before the play-offs I would tend to lean my vote towards Rugby League being the tougher sport.

[@patrickdowdle5121]

I played rugby union for nearly 20 years in Europe. I played 15,s , 10,s and 7s competitions and tournaments . On occasions American college football teams would come over to play and try their luck in 7s and 10s tournaments . It didnt go to well for them and they were left pretty battered, sore and sorry

[@s.j.carlsen7960]

Cause they aren’t used to having to pull their hits or running for that long period of time. I’m sure if any rugby player tried to play American football they might be able to handle the running but they would need to practice a lot to withstand the hits

[@ailurusfulgens1849]

@@s.j.carlsen7960 Quoting NFL coaches and rugby player that tried to move over to the NFL, what they struggle the most with is the precision and structure required for plays and the very specific skillets required for different positions. American football players are hyper specialized while rugby players are all arounders, physically they had no problem taking hits.

[@chadgordon7298]

Perfect presentation.... Love from Australia... And GO THE DALLAS COWBOY'S.... GET IT!!!!

[@benjaminrowley]

Do a which sport is more skilful afl vs soccer or some other sport

[@joshuastewart9861]

The NRL is not RUGBY UNION it's actually a tougher form of sport called rugby league. The key points is that there is no rucks or mauls no line outs and there is 6 tackle limit where you must hand over the ball to opponents. Anyone who has seen NRL being played understands immediately that this is the toughest sport outside boxing and UFC in fact many rugby league make the switch from league to boxing and mma quite effectively. Every player must have extreme endurance , ball skills , tackling skills , the teams even have proper wrestling coaches as there is a high amount of wrestling in the tacking side of then sport. Ño pads is clearly a Mark of toughness as people who watch NRL see straight away that the players don't hold back they play as hard or if not harder than NFL players and they play for 80 mins only one stoppage. It takes 80 mins to play rugby league and 60 mins to play NFL but that 60 mins of NFL takes 3 hours because of the breaks and slowness the lack of constant contact by the whole team at all times.......... I live to watch the NFL or college football as for me I still enjoy it in a different way than league but league is 100% a better spectators sports as well with the constant action.

[@poinky8]

6 tackles then your turn, it’s boring as batshit

[@chocolate101f9]

Rugby league is not tougher I can tell you that

[@robinlanganasanga6691]

@@chocolate101f9 you've never played. You'll be a dead man.

[@brianbaring1411]

Best explanation. Rugby league up. Hands down.

[@jake567100]

@@chocolate101f9 played both to a high level. League is way harder physically. Union is more tactics based

[@patricktyr-egge5001]

As an Australian raised playing Rugby and Rugby League (they are 2 slightly different games) I was fascinated by American football, which was known as "gridiron" when I was a kid. I liked the look of the armour and those decorated helmets seemed cool to my youthful eyes. Parochialism held me firmly in its grasp so that whenever comparisons were made, I would extoll the superiority of Rugby League over gridiron, even though I had zero experience of the American game other than what was gleaned from television. There were very few "cross-overs". I'm using that term to refer to someone from the American game coming to play Rugby League in Australia and/or someone from our code crossing the Pacific to play over there. Manfred Moore, a black bloke from the states game to try his hand for Newtown in the 1970s, but despite his impressive physical statistics, he was not able to create much of a splash in 1st-class Rugby League. Mark Harris, a big, fast running back, from Eastern Suburbs, with a long punt-kick tried a season in America but also met with little success. So the debate raged on. Those in League's corner argued that the high-velocity impact of gridiron was made possible more because of the padding than because of player abandon of caution. For some reason abandonment of caution was a marker of toughness. We were tougher and that was all there was to it. Such myopic attitudes still exist. That bastion of sound debate and well-considered opinion- the Australian pub- had the gist of it and, so far as Australians were concerned, playing Rugby League on the weekend was a much more demanding way to become crippled in old age than any other pastime you could conjure up. I'm still a fan of Rugby League. I played the other Rugby code, as well but always thought that obscure refereeing decisions played to great a part in the flow of the matches in which I participated. Perhaps it's better to say I never understood the rules; preferring the simplicity of running hard and straight into opposing blokes who were encouraged to take me down. (This pretty much constitutes the rule-book of Rugby League.) As I said above, parochialism is the determining factor in bar-room disputes over the tougher/better game. I'm sure it's that way in the states and long may it remain so as games are replayed by yesterday's athletes and wannabes thousands of miles apart.

[@nl5455]

Wow what a break down. I also got a lesson in vocab too

[@io-rj6sk]

great write up. u got a way with words brutha

[@anthonykennedy5324]

Well expressed. Maybe an analysis of injuries, both acute and chronic, would be a legitimate basis for comparison. My general impression is that the NRL is as much an all-powerful influence on Rugby League (see the recent World Cup) as the NFL is on American Football.

[@DieFlabbergast]

Correction into real English: "As an Australian raised playing Rugby Union and Rugby League ..." Australians and Kiwis are the only two groups of people on the planet who refer to Rugby Union as "Rugby." If Rugby Union can be referred to as simply "Rugby," why can't Rugby League also be referred to simply as "Rugby"? Which part of the term Rugby League don't you people understand? (That was a rhetorical question [look up "rhetorical" in a dictionary]. I realise you Aussies are not the most well-educated lot.) In Britain, specifically England, where BOTH codes were invented, both codes are referred to by their full names or are abbreviated to "Union" and "League."

[@garykelly4689]

Bloke in Austraia union is referred to as such , as league is referred to as league . I do not understand how you came up wth what you did , other than you assumed and were not diligent in your research

[@stevenlewtonjorari1815]

Theyre both tough. Mad respect to both NRL and the NFL

[@markallen1782]

Rugby League, an 80 minute game played in 2 hours, with only 4 interchange players. American football, a 60 minute game with no continuous action, played over 3-4 hours, where teams change from defensive to attacking players.

[@karljuhnke8882]

80 minute game played in 90 minutes.

[@tsg2009]

in league some players do over 10 hitups and can make over 40 tackles, the endurance is on a different level

[@chrlztarau2467]

Nrl is definitely tougher. The argument that nfl players throw themselves into tackles without concern because they have padding is probly true but so do nrl players, its a battlefield out their, especially when it comes to stopping a try, body on the line is my saying

[@padawan9127]

Was just about to make the boxing comparison when it just came up, and im an Irish rugby fan

[@karljuhnke8882]

When Rugby Union players have boxed Rugby League players, League won 90%.

[@philsurfmoresinclair9297]

In NRL the attacking team is also the defending team with 4 substitutions. The goal and line kickers in NRL are also included in attack/defence. Special teams as in NFL I think not.

[@frayserken]

its easier for rugby player to play NFL than the other way round

[@julianmayo5650]

Completely wrong... Rugby rules are far simpler... You could teach someone VERY QUICKLY... NFL is a far more complicated sport would take longer to learn to play

[@mikeboon279]

You must be retarded. Rugby players are a bunch of slow white guys. If a rugby player tried to play in the NFL, he'd be killed or paralyzed in one play. Get a clue.

[@frayserken]

@@mikeboon279 whats wrong with white guys layoff the racial undertones,

[@julianmayo5650]

@@mikeboon279 boon you are clearly racist, but, you are half right, NFL is far more violent

[@mikeboon279]

@@julianmayo5650 Blacks have higher testerone and bone density on average than whites. This contributes to a higher distribution of fast-twitch muscle fibers which in turn results in blacks being faster on average. Compare receivers like Jordy Nelson and Cooper Cup to receivers like Tyreek Hill and Randy Moss. Bro, there's no comparing the speed. African Americans often have these genes due to descending from people who were slaves for 500 years. They were African to begin with but slavery drastically enhanced African-American genetics to the point where people like Michael Jordan and Tyreek Hill are now possible.

[@abs1784]

Rugby and Rugby league 💯🍻

[@bittersweet340]

Wonder if u remove the safety gear from AMF will players be better technically wiser when tackling

[@Bear10174]

American football is more like chess at high speed, with each side getting time to plan move/counter move for each play. That makes it fascinating to watch when you understand it. Rugby (both codes) requires more flexibility and improvisation. Both are great to watch though.

[@warrickflavell4734]

NRL is the toughest defensive game by far ! Because of the amount of tackling you do. Anyone can run all day but it's the tackling that makes you tired and the constant tackling starts to sting I remember watching on a sporting program an American football 🏈 player who played a game of League stated that his body was OK when playing it was after the game he felt the pain in his body he nodded his head and said League is the toughest game

[@billybobd]

I think tackling is the easier part in League. Running with the ball is the best part but you can really get cleaned up doing it.

[@mathewaitken938]

No comparison. I went to uni with a yank in 2000. He was going on about nfl this and nfl that. He watched Origin. He never mentioned nfl again.

[@mikeboon279]

Because he was disgusted that people actually compare rugby to football. Rugby players are just a bunch of slow white guys who hit with a quarter of the power of NFL defensive back.

[@darkmatter6714]

They both hit hard but there are three key differences: 1) Rugby players don’t need pads and helmets. 2) NFL players can’t run 80 minute flat. 3) NFL is one big TV commercial, interspersed with some sports.

[@Crackernightfilms]

To me, Rugby league is played hard for 80 minutes with none of the stop-start 60 minutes of the NFL, this makes it a better game to watch. There is also an international competition and a tremendous annual interstate threes game series between NSW and Queensland that has to be seen to be believed. Both games have their rusted-on fans for sure, but there is really nothing quite like Rugby League, I would love to see the game grow in America.

[@StylistecS]

Subjective but the start stop adds to the suspense of American football. Every unit on the field has a job to do whether if you have the ball or away from the ball. It’s basically like a giant chess board.

[@alberthangat7964]

NRL is tougher. Less Pads and players hold back but when target is locked they go full on during attack and defense. Also the game is played 80 minutes and they're suppose to attack and defend simultaneously.

[@MrZZsharka]

Australian here. Nice break down. Haven’t read other comments yet so apologies if some of this is a repeat. Hard to compare because contact to the head is an illegal play in NRL. Happens occasionally but usually an accident. Of course in a youtube clip we see more after edits. In NRL there are less subs, so NFL players have more in the tank to go 100%. In NFL you could be hit by more players and can be hit while in the air. Where as in NRL you can’t tackle someone in the air and shoulder charges are banned as well. And as it said in the clip, they have helmets but when helmets clash at high speed the brain shakes and might hit the inside of the scull.

[@ninjafirewolf]

Yeah Sadly NFL Players have Memory problems in their '30s one player was driving with his Son and couldn't remember where he lives so he writes down

[@MrZZsharka]

@@ninjafirewolf Damn

[@gs8494]

Tbh I always thought the main reason for the pads was just because of the constancy and similarity of impacts and the helmet was because the head can be targeted where as in rugby, league or union, the head can't be targeted. Is this true?

[@taledivibes]

My cousin came over to Fiji 🇫🇯 last year. He lives in America and he plays American football at the same college that he attends. One afternoon he decided to train with us at our rugby football training. He gassed out after the first 10 minutes, he walked out of the field when one of my team mate gave him a solid tackle (He was gasping for air and was spitting out blood). After the game training he said - how can you guys tackle so well without pads and helmet but get back up like nothing happened? How can you play for 80 minutes full without getting exhausted? (He's 85kg and I'm 120kg. I'm a winger and he couldn't keep up or catched me). The person that tackled him was a 60kg and he's a halfback.

[@tommyt4259]

I played league for 9years, union for 6 and gridiron for 5. Gridiron (American football) is a collision sport and you get black and blue arms from facemasks to the arms. League I would say is "tougher" as it's far more exhausting playing the whole 80min while still playing a contact sport. Side note; was far tougher when shoulder charges were allowed.

[@mikewilcox5284]

Rugby League is tougher. It's one thing to make big hits, but to do it non stop without a break, with very few player substitutions, with only 13 players for 80 minutrs non stip without pads or helmet is something else all together. That's next level. And there's no where to hide brother.

[@mihalisb8297]

Let's look at the outfits. NRL - Pretty standard gear, looks great. NFL - Helmuts, padded up everywhere, 18th century breeches and those pooncy little aerobic socks. Speaking of the 1700's, game takes about 300 years to finish as well.

[@lunch2102]

More pads that the sanitary aisle at the supermarket.

[@zadkovichraj3246]

NRL is tougher but if Americans played league they'd be competitive with Aus NZ Tonga Samoa within 10 years

[@devaconcc9038]

Played a few practice rugby sessions at our local senior club as an eighteen year old in JHB in early 1980's. Got so fooooked up by the seniors, gave it up and moved on to beer instead.

[@GeoffGummer]

I've played all 3, including Union. Being a forward in Union is by far the hardest. Big hits, immense amounts of pressure in scrums, rucks, and mauls - i've almost blacked out from the pressure in a scrum. Getting stomped on, trying to hold someone, while supporting your weight, while someone is trying to pull or push you off the guy.. In league and NFL you at least get a chance for a break

[@jackabbot3210]

I understand what you are saying about union scrums as I played prop myself and agree that it does take it out if you, especially when you have a series of scrums one after another. But, to say, "at least in NRL you do get a break" is somewhat a misnomer - the ball in play time in League is almost twice that of union, which would suggest far more breaks in union than League.

[@pennyAustralia1]

I've played both and running back 10 metres constantly is a waste of energy. Union, getting stomped on was the worst. I was a no.8

[@jackabbot3210]

@Alex G it is certainly energy sapping constantly having to retreat 10m, but it is part of the game - not a waste of energy

[@ljnouata9088]

I played Both Union, League and also gridiron here in NSW. League is by far the hardest to play. I almost fell asleep playing flanker, the backs never get the ball. But In League the constant running tires you out. And at the level I was playing it’s like running into a brick wall every hit up and tackle.

[@Frank-rx8ch]

In the past head knocks, close line and shoulder tackles to the upper body and head were are norn where you'd see blood pouring out. Today wearing head gear is a must to prevent concussion and end up sidelined for weeks. NRL is more fierce with punch ups occuring at times

[@aussie6910]

A few decades ago a big deal was being made of an NFL player coming to Aust. to play ARL/NRL. His size & one arm pass ability was being talked up. Didn't hear boo about him after that. They're two different games but having a rest every 15mins, time outs & hours to play a game is a bit much.

[@sportsfanivosevic9885]

No contest, league by a mile or a couple kilometers. Both sports can produce extreme impacts but toughness is not just hits, it's the ability to continue at a high level while fighting fatigue and pain, besides in league you have to defend and attack, you can't recieve help with blocks or shepharding and if you run over the sideline to avoid a tackle you are penalised so you take the hit and fight like hell to remain in the field of play. The only thing tougher in American football is remembering the plays.

[@dennisdobin8640]

The mental side of rugby is so much tougher than NFL.

[@theflippingbrothers7332]

NRL

[@timw5358]

@@dennisdobin8640 Your kidding right? NFL players have to remember hundreds of plays, schemes, concepts, film study.

[@CollinRezac]

I think a lot of people need to just watch an NFL game cause there are some crazy plays. And you also have to draw out plays and theres kick returning and kickoff over all football is so much more fun

[@Lana_Warwick]

My brothers played both. Never held back with NRL, felt restricted with all the NFL gear on

[@anthonyobrien6832]

NRL just to keep going under extreme fatigue is tough

[@turanatomeko7459]

NFL is more specialised with its position plus the protective gears that they have does more damage.

[@turanatomeko7459]

@@juniortaufa989 NFL players don't know how to tackle as in Rugby League, there is no denying that. What I want to highlight is there are higher incidences of contact injuries specifically head trauma in NFL which is further capitulated when protective gear is tacken into account. Lack of head placement and tackle awareness accounts for their injuries.

[@JJH-jc1fg]

@@turanatomeko7459 also the fact that NFL rules have gotten soft over time, certain tackles aren’t allowed and you can’t even breathe on the quarterback or you’ll get penalized 😂

[@SirLangsalot]

@@juniortaufa989 the NRL doesn't hit with any real ferocity. It's all about 'wrapping' an opponent.

[@davidthemod4729]

@@turanatomeko7459 I'm from a rugby, rugby league country, and you're right. They are both hard sports in their own right. I enjoy watching NFL games every now and then, not to compare it to league or union, but because it's awesome.

[@ArsenalRevengeTour]

Rugby there is a position suited to every kind of body size, every player is a defender and an attacker, and not to mention is just so much fun to play.

[@ACRC1977]

Rugby is definitely the most badass of the two. 80 minutes of active play, no time-outs, no breaks.

[@johnnylawrence7509]

80 minutes of jogging. 😆😆😆 It's like comparing mall walkers to Usain Bolt. 😂😂😂

[@bentonisidorkorne3579]

Wait hold on now.... NFL has time outs and offensive and defensive players separately right? Rugby league (NRL) doesn't have all of that. You only rest during halftime or when someone is injured or penalties which is just a few seconds. Plus no helmet and bodysuit. You just go on until halftime and full-time which is the end.

[@timw5358]

NFL is too specialized for guys to play offense and defense.

[@asaipele9542]

I grew up playing both, comparing oranges and apples. Football is harder mentally and the contact is harder, rugby and rugby league requires way more endurance and the contact is hard too but most times you know where the collision is coming from, in football you’re always taught to keep your head on a swivel because the collision is coming from anywhere and everywhere so some times you don’t get a chance to ready yourself for the hit.

[@Charliethemash]

i think the hits are harder in NFL but not as damaging unless contact is made with the head. the hits are harder but the impact felt by the players are not as great because of the padding. also not sure what you meant by mentally harder, whether you meant on the field or of the field. on the field though nrl is harder because it is split second decisions and you dont have a coach in your ear for every play. if you mess up that is because your split second decision was wrong. off the field i would say nfl is harder mentally because so much is expected from them because of the larger fan base in america and the massive amounts of money on the line for what they do.

[@asaipele9542]

@@Charliethemash just curious have you played both? Union and League don’t have 60+ odd plays that you have to know off by heart. NFL players are faster and more explosive (due to the nature of the sport you don’t have to worry about fitness nearly as much) so you are making split second decisions and if you play inside the box your making contact on almost every single snap. It’s oranges and apples it’s really hard to compare, I’ve just compared the physicality of both sports and IQ it takes to play both sports.

[@Charliethemash]

@@asaipele9542 i have played both although NFL at a much lower level just for a year or 2 for my school, but rugby league has a lot of plays that need to memorised in both attack and defense and they are not able to be reminded by a coach after every play what to do, they have to think of that part for themselves. while i do agree there are more plays in NFL they have many support staff telling them what to do on every play. NRL players also do not have the luxury of reseting after every play and have to know both the defensive and offensive plays nor do they have a coach in their ear telling them to do. mix that with the much faster and endurance demanding nature of nrl there is no doubt in my mind that NRL is much harder mentally during the game. it so continious that they have to be switched on all game. the mental side is also not just about how much you need to memorise but how much you need to endure the conditions of the brain. NRL is far more mind over matter than NFL

[@asaipele9542]

@@Charliethemash I hear you. I disagree though, cause only the QB or you D captain is mic’d up. I have played League and union since I was 5 and Gridiron for the last 17 years, so my opinion is only based off that. In the end, I absolutely love all three sports and appreciate the complexities and toughness of all them. All love and respect bro

[@notking6149]

Bruh this is a copy paste comment of one of your replies😂

[@Zi3ro]

High quality video

[@Quadrant14]

I like NFL but endurance, what endurance?, a play is made , then time outs, whole defensive or special teams come on, 2 minutes then a break. That won't happen in NRL, Union or AFL but I ENJOY them all and the athleticism of the players

[@CrazyEvo5]

Played both League and Union growing up and watched plenty of American Football. Love watching all of them. They are all tough sports in their own right. No need to compare them.

[@lesm350]

That's right no need to compare because if one did Union is not in the same hemisphere.

[@emlynfuller6635]

I played both at University for years. I never got injured playing American Football, I put this down to the pads and helmet. Rugby though... I ended up with a couple of concussions and more than a few broken bones.

[@mikeboon279]

You didn't play football long enough if you never got injured.

[@emlynfuller6635]

@@mikeboon279 4 years, thanks. Would have gone on longer if I could.

[@notking6149]

@@mikeboon279 hehe now dont be triggered thats would be so American of u😂

[@jason9996]

I doubt you played rugby league at an American university you most likely played rugby union

[@emlynfuller6635]

@jasonbutler9995 Rugby Union at Nottingham and Staffordshire. Both of which also had American Football teams too.

[@karljuhnke8882]

NFL American Manfred Moore played rugby league for Newtown Jets in the 70s. When he saw guys being stitched up on the sideline and gladly head into battle again he thought they were insane. Then when he was put in the forwards he ran out over the line so he wouldnt get hit. He said he wouldnt run at the other team and that the game was crazy and he went home.

[@stevencottam7570]

Would love to see a competition where NFL v NRL teams, one 35min by one set of rules and 35mins by the other

[@pauldombroski608]

Rugby league by far is the toughest as it is bone on bone and has a higher fatigue level. I have played both rugby league and rugby union have been hospitalized 5 times with spinal injuries twice for neck and three times with lower back surgeries and loved every minute of it.

[@gl3nnium]

Just curious. Did most of your spinal injuries come from Rugby or League? There are a lot of Quads and Parapelegic cases from collapsed scrums. It's sad, but virtualyy every New Zealander knows or has met someone paralysed from Rugby. It's played that insensely here. League scrums have always been puzzling to me as they are essentially uncontested 'Golden Oldies' scrums so you are left thinking 'What's the point?' Other than that League is a solid game.

[@NoName-hg6cc]

@@gl3nnium For what I read those injuries are not that common

[@Soldierau21]

Nrl is tougher in my opinion of playing both sports

[@Lucifuriuz]

Big fan of both sports. Played rugby in New Zealand through high school and a little after that for a local club. Never played American football but have watched a lot. Rugby is probably the more "brutal" sport but only because of the lack of padding. On the flip side, some of the hits you see in the NFL will straight up hospitalise people if the pads aren't there. Both are great sports and both require actually pretty different traits in places. More endurance for rugby as the players are on the field all the time and I'd argue more explosiveness for American football, especially on offense when you're staring down a line of massive opponents.

[@patmat7194]

The reason the pads are there is because you have monsters like ray lewis out here literally hitting people with the force of a car crash if the pads were t there people would be getting their heads taken off

[@Lucifuriuz]

@@patmat7194 Ray Lewis was a monster, no joke. 100% agree.

[@D0NTREPLY]

i'm just happy that there is NFL and rugby and that they are completely different, just adds to the richness of contact sport. they are both tough in their own unique ways. i hate this competition between the two, we just gotta respect both and what they bring to sport in general.

[@harpyhill]

NRL is definitely more physical 💯

[@karlrichmond7754]

In Australia the female rugby players are allowed to wear pads but most prefer to wear tampons

[@stephanieyee9784]

Put a pad in it you clown.

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

Ha!! That was a goodie..

[@bronzymcgrady1159]

As a New Zealander, I think both sports are pretty dam tough...rugby and rugby league played without bulky pads and a helmet is a high risk of injuries and American football is equally tough when you can get two helmets colliding at a extreme pace, it's not anything to just right off.

[@NicholsMarn]

I find this is generally an argument raised by rugby fans. I experienced this in all its glory when I lived in Brisbane for a year. NFL fans and former players of American football (I played TE in college) generally have no issue saying Rugby is tough. There seems to be an inferiority complex on the other side. I can’t count how many times this debate was raised to me without any prompts.

[@johnbaartz9704]

I love NRL and NFL. LOVE IT ALL 😀 🇦🇺

[@Trajan2401]

AFL?

[@Xtreme2k]

Nothing in the world is tougher that state of origin trust me guys are getting knocked out every 5 mins no joke watch the full game highlights of the state of origin and NFL is not even in the picture

[@cerunos]

Anyone that plays at an elite level is tough, regardless if its league, union, nfl, even afl. It's always a fun debate though, I grew up watching league, but I also like watching nfl, so I get to watch amazing contact sports all year round and why not, both are great games so enjoy what they have to offer.

[@poluluatua1216]

League players don’t hold back just because they’re not wearing protective gear. They’re still smashing full force because if you hold back and hesitate you either get injured, miss tackles, and don’t make the team in the first place etc. Put it this way, get a team of NRL players in protective gear to play a game of League and they’d be comfortable. But get a team of NFL players to play with no gear and you will see a lot of hand brakes and fear. I do believe NFL can be a lot tougher though in terms of allowing head contact. In Rugby you’re not allowed to make any contact with the head. In summary, rugby is the tougher game. Put it this way, in America, guys in street fights pull out their guns. In NZ they mostly use their hands to fight. You take away the gun, they will struggle. You take away the protective gear, they won’t be so tough anymore.

[@kiyanpama9381]

Respect to both sport but nrl is alot tougher in the fact that each player must play defence and offense for a continuous period. I been to a few nfl games and tbh it was quite boring having to wait each time the play stopped. In my opinion nfl need to get rid of the pads for safety reasons and have a continuous flow of ball play. America definitely need to play more nrl bc I think they'll be very good at it💯👌 rugby also have different branches like 10s which is even faster equivalent to rugby union 7s. Much respect to both fields and are unique tough in their own right

[@manly4ever913]

I've been once to a nfl in the states and I will never go again what a absolute bore of a game. These players wouldn't last 5 minutes playing rugby league

[@josephkia6157]

Put NFL tough players in constant 40 minute run and you'll find out in a half 😉

[@eamonfire]

One of the major differences is that an NFL team is actually 3 teams, offence, defence and special, with a designated kicker only appearing for a kick. An NRL team does it all and their kicker is ever present and fully involved in everything.

[@HoshizakiYoshimasa]

Yet another reason why the World got it right with Rugby. The better sport

[@CrackDCat]

The whole I have no regret because I'm wearing protection is speculation. I played Prop/Second Row in my childhood and I used to pride myself on a lack of remorse for my own body. One of my proudest moments was a game winning tackle against a far bigger kid, I was 110kg at the time and probably 5'5, so you could imagine how big the other kid was. Anyway we were defending on our tryline and this guy was just breaking tackle after tackle and pissing me off, I was on the other side of the field and would have to get out of position to mark him up. Eventually I got sick of it, saw they were going to give it to this guy again and he's just going to carry my team over the tryline for an easy 6 points, I wasn't having it. As I said, I went from the right side of the field to the left side of the field, As I predicted, they pass it to this tank of an individual and by that time I was halfway at fullsprint to meet him and then everything went black LMAO, next minute, I'm getting helped off the field by my Halfback and Five-Eight, more black and then I wake up to my couch slapping me on the back saying "Well done mate, you dropped him like a sack of shit". I remember at one point, I wanted to go back on the field and nah, you're not allowed back on after being KO'd XD

[@justabloke007]

NRL is tougher no debate