BREAKING NEWS: Rugby Is Safer Than Football

Rugby Saint II · 06-29-2012, 02:34 PM

According to David Letterman rugby is safer than football......in respect to concussions.
During an interview with Drew Brees on the Late Show, David Letterman brought up statistics that said concussions happen more frequently to football players.
Football players are taught to tackle with the helmet which leads to concussions. Rugby players have no helmets to use as a weapon. When ruggers tackle they stay away from the head. That will get the player sent off the field every time.
The NFL rule changes will reduce the number of concussions because it will likely change the way they tackle. That and better helmets will benefit the players health.

mutineer10 · 06-29-2012, 02:48 PM

Maybe the NFL should stop wearing pads & helmets ... for safety's sake ...

woody · 06-29-2012, 05:32 PM

Also, there is no blocking in rugby. So you're not taking a blind sided hit while your eyes are on the ball carrier.

dsrdsrdsr · 06-29-2012, 06:13 PM

And in both sorts of rugby (rugby league and rugby union, they're quite a lot different) there are a lot fewer substitutions - in rugby league, 13 on the field at any one time, out of a squad of 17, and only 12 total substitutions for the whole game - and continuous play, so the really big blokes can't play, not enough stamina.

On the other hand, in rugby league at least there's a lot more tackling. One man in Australia recently managed 63 tackles in one 80-minute game.

QBREES9 · 06-30-2012, 09:18 PM

Rugby is also a slower sport.

dizzle88 · 07-01-2012, 04:38 AM

BREAKING NEWS...... I live in England and I can't stand rugby

Ofcourse its safer because it's the game of "no responsibility" if someone is going to hit you, the rugby player just pitches once to side, and it happens every 2 seconds

Rugby Saint II · 07-01-2012, 11:20 PM

dizzle........I know you're not a soccer player.......so, where's the love?

dizzle88 · 07-02-2012, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

dizzle........I know you're not a soccer player.......so, where's the love?

Sorry dude I was probably being a bit too sarcastic to be honest, if its any consolation I'll admit that rugby players are beasts are do take their fair share of tackles

Budsdrinker · 07-02-2012, 10:07 AM

Common sense or actually the lack of it gives you the false sense of security when wearing a helmet. With a helmet on you have a tendancy to lead with your head. With nothing on your head your more libal to avoid contact with your head unless you're from Chalmette!

TheOak · 07-02-2012, 10:20 AM

Lets remove bumpers, windshields, body panels, and seat belts so people drive slower too.

06-29-2012, 02:34 PM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	BREAKING NEWS: Rugby Is Safer Than Football According to David Letterman rugby is safer than football......in respect to concussions. During an interview with Drew Brees on the Late Show, David Letterman brought up statistics that said concussions happen more frequently to football players. Football players are taught to tackle with the helmet which leads to concussions. Rugby players have no helmets to use as a weapon. When ruggers tackle they stay away from the head. That will get the player sent off the field every time. The NFL rule changes will reduce the number of concussions because it will likely change the way they tackle. That and better helmets will benefit the players health. woody likes this.
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06-29-2012, 02:48 PM	#2
mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Maybe the NFL should stop wearing pads & helmets ... for safety's sake ... Rugby Saint II likes this.

06-29-2012, 05:32 PM	#3
woody 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 181	Also, there is no blocking in rugby. So you're not taking a blind sided hit while your eyes are on the ball carrier. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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06-29-2012, 06:13 PM	#4
dsrdsrdsr Registered Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 34	And in both sorts of rugby (rugby league and rugby union, they're quite a lot different) there are a lot fewer substitutions - in rugby league, 13 on the field at any one time, out of a squad of 17, and only 12 total substitutions for the whole game - and continuous play, so the really big blokes can't play, not enough stamina. On the other hand, in rugby league at least there's a lot more tackling. One man in Australia recently managed 63 tackles in one 80-minute game.
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06-30-2012, 09:18 PM	#5
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Rugby is also a slower sport. dizzle88 likes this.

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07-01-2012, 04:38 AM	#6
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	BREAKING NEWS...... I live in England and I can't stand rugby Ofcourse its safer because it's the game of "no responsibility" if someone is going to hit you, the rugby player just pitches once to side, and it happens every 2 seconds

07-01-2012, 11:20 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	dizzle........I know you're not a soccer player.......so, where's the love?

07-02-2012, 01:24 AM	#8
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II dizzle........I know you're not a soccer player.......so, where's the love? Sorry dude I was probably being a bit too sarcastic to be honest, if its any consolation I'll admit that rugby players are beasts are do take their fair share of tackles

07-02-2012, 10:07 AM	#9
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Common sense or actually the lack of it gives you the false sense of security when wearing a helmet. With a helmet on you have a tendancy to lead with your head. With nothing on your head your more libal to avoid contact with your head unless you're from Chalmette!

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Lets remove bumpers, windshields, body panels, and seat belts so people drive slower too.

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