NFL vs RUGBY..which one has the bigger balls?

[ryanman]

This is our next Union star. Just crossed from League. I don't think he can be stopped.

He's a great bloke, hard as nails, but what position do you think he should play?

Tough one isn't it. I would say centre and that is where he will be starting but apparently in training he is looking more comfortable in the back row. But that's a big learning curve.

[Primo Carnera]

This is our next Union star. Just crossed from League. I don't think he can be stopped.

He's a great bloke, hard as nails, but what position do you think he should play?

Tough one isn't it. I would say centre and that is where he will be starting but apparently in training he is looking more comfortable in the back row. But that's a big learning curve.

It is a big learning curve, but I think it's only worth him coming over as a 6 or 8. I personally can see the point of putting him in the centre to get him on the field, but long term , he is not a centre. People are getting carried away with comparisons with Sonny Bill, they are very different in guile, physique , toughness and skillset. The massive head on collisions in RL running at each other from 20 yards apart don't happen in Union. (Apart from picking up at the base, or if he's playing Back row and covering back for the wing and running a kick back. That's what I could imagine him doing (hopefully!)
Part of me actually wishes he hadn't come to Union, because he's such a great guy (as well as being tough!) , that I don't want to see him fail and then 2/3 years down the line go back to RL and not be the player he is now. That would be a shame for him, but could realistically happen because there isn't a position for him in Union. I have to say I really hope I'm wrong.
Sorry for taking this so far off topic guys.

[Master]

Rugby players are hard and the sport is mental far too many serious injuries.

[ryanman]

This guy tackles like a bull and breaks tackles like a.....well like a bull

[ryanman]

Pure Rugby pacester

[Beanflicker]

This guy tackles like a bull and breaks tackles like a.....well like a bull

That awkward moment when you realize you posted the same thing in the same thread 6 months ago

He's an intense fellow though. If ever there was a sport created for Samoans to succeed, it's rugby.

[TitoFan]

Well...........

Technically, the NFL has the bigger balls. No question.












Yes...

Both are about the same length, but the NFL balls are larger in circumference around their widest point.

[ryanman]

This guy tackles like a bull and breaks tackles like a.....well like a bull

That awkward moment when you realize you posted the same thing in the same thread 6 months ago

He's an intense fellow though. If ever there was a sport created for Samoans to succeed, it's rugby.

Alcohol will do that to you.

[X]

I read on the BBC website that some administrators in the NFL are seriously considering getting rid of helmets in ten future. Their argument, and it's one that has already been made on this thread, is that wearing a helmet gives the user a false sense of safety so they don't learn how to tackle properly and use the helmet as a weapon.

I get that, but I just don't see how actually removing the helmet will reduce concussions. There are a huge amount of serious concussions in both rugby codes ..... And NFL players would all have to very quickly learn how to tackle properly etc.

Can't say I see it happening.