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Is American football the same as rugby?

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I often hear the argument from Americans along of the lines of if our NFL/NBA players decided to play Rugby we would be the best team in the world. I love both sports, but I like Rugby more and this idea is simply untrue. read more

Along with Canadian football, rugby league is the most similar sport to American football. Both sports involve the concept of a limited number of downs/tackles and scoring touchdowns/tries takes clear precedence over goal-kicking. read more

Well it's not the same at all. I am a South African. We love our rugby. I spoke to an American about their football and our rugby. The first difference is that rugby is played with steel studs, The American was shocked about the steel studs. There are many differences. You can find them online. read more

Technically, rugby is perhaps a little more complicated I would say. The ball cannot be passed forward - imagine playing American Football but only being able to pass laterally which has happened on some downs. The breakdown area is probably the biggest difference. read more

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