What are you more likely to get hurt in? Rugby or Football?

Question

im 6 0' 130lbs/59kg. I joined football, went to practices and got tackled etc, and my body took it, though i quit later cuz practices got too long. Is it safe enough for me to join rugby, is there positions for smaller quick guys like me?

what do you say, maybe some advice even?

Rugby season starts february.

Answer 1

I for one find that badminton causes all sorts of aches; bruises; sprains etc.

Answer 2

at 5'3" and 135 lbs, I've played number 8, winger, and fullback.

Oddly enough, even when playing in College, my worst injury was off the field while taking down a press box.

the mesh platform slipped and gouged a nice chunk of flesh out of my left ring finger.

I had a friend break his finger, another break his foot.

It all depends on how durable you are.  the laws(rugby rules) are there to keep people from getting hurt too badly.

It is well worth it to play.

Answer 3

well I played both in high school and I will not lie you will get hurt in both, the thing about rugby while you wear no heavy padding the hits taken are not as vicious as football hits (this is due to the false sense of security from all the padding worn in football)

As for you being a fast quick guy, rugby has two groups of players Forwards and Backs, the forwards are big strong guys and backs are smaller and fast, so most likely you will be a back

There is padding for rugby by the way it is just not as robust as football padding, to get an idea of them here are a link to see what they look like, remember these wouldn't fully absorb a hit as well as football pads but will help

one final thing had more fun with rugby

Answer 4

Naturally!

Rugby is 1000000000 times better them football and soccer!!!

Answer 5

You could be a back(9-15).Fowards(1-8) do most of the dirty work like the scrums and line-outs but at 6ft and training

you could take being a foward.My brother is about the same height as you and he is a foward.Unless your really well built you could take injuries alot worse. If your good at kicking you could be a fly-half(10).

E-mail me if you want to learn more!!!:-)

C'MON MUNSTER!!!

Answer 6

Rugby Union, have more protection in football(if it's american football your talking about).But rugby's worth,it's an awesome contact sport

Answer 7

I'd say rugby.. It is a physical contact sport where you run at top speed and can be stopped in a second by someones arms ect. Fair enough, in football (not american football) you can still get hurt, but it's not as full on contact as rugby. I did my knee in playing rugby (not trying to put you off but just to let you know injurys occur) But rugby is still good fun  :D

Good luck with which you choose :P

Answer 8

By Football I assume you mean American Football.

Rugby is by far a better sport and there is a position for everyone whatever your size or shape.

No pads or helmets but I always wear a gum shield. Get yourself down to training when it starts, pay attention to your coach as it is a lot different to American Football and enjoy yourself.

Answer 9

Rugby is very rough game, and no pads. You will still need to practice to be good at it. You must be committed!!

Answer 10

statistically rugby is the sport with the most injuries but most are minor so you should be fine!

Answer 11

Both have different types of common injuries, so you likely to get injured in either. I used to play competitive rugby, so, as a suggestion, I reckon you need to bulk up a little mate.  I was a utility forward (lock, flank or eight man) and was 105kg at match weight (2.03m/6ft8).

Most common injuries in the team I played for were concussions, shoulder injuries and knee injuries with the odd broken rib thrown in for good measure.

If you a really quick (sub-11 second 100m) you might try out for wing, if you have a blistering standing start over 25 yards with fast hands and a quick mind, you could try for scrumhalf.

Also, use the time now to find the club or venue you would like to try out for, and try to get hold of the coach. Explain to him/her that you are new and unsure of where your skills could be used. Most clubs could be convinced to give you a quick assessment of your skills and where you need to sharpen up on.