Quote Originally Posted by Britkid
I have played both (if you mean Rugby Union).... poorly

American Football does have bigger single hits, but Rugby is more physically demanding, and takes a lot more out of you. To start of with there is no scrummaging, rucking or mauling in American Football. But I suppose there are less legal cheap shots in Rugby....
yeah ive played both as well and would say Rugby is well the harder sport, American Football u don't have to be that fit and the big hits don't really hurt that much cause your padded from head to toe. when u get hit with a big tackle in Rugby it's like taking a huge body shot its not good, both are good to watch though i find American Football a bit to stop/starty