Rugby & Cricket

» Brent Sedo - The most dangerous sport?

Well, I know one horse racing jockey I've spoken with who suffered 15 bone fractures in 10 years of racing, but I suppose you're talking sports the average Joe can play. There may not be the highest rate of injuries, but no doubt - ice hockey is the toughest. Think about it, you're travelling at a higher velocity on ice than running on a field, you're in an enclosed space and encouraged to slam your opponent into the boards, you have razor sharp blades of steel on your feet and a club in your hands. And instead of a nice, soft ball, you have a puck - a solid, one-pound frozen hunk of rubber, flying around at up to 100 miles-per-hour. Oh, and occasionally a fist fight breaks out.

But...that's probably just my bias. No doubt unpadded, full-tackle rugby is rough. As you mention, one school of thought regarding American football is that the padding makes the injuries worse. If you're wearing a rock hard helmet on your head, you're more likely to put yourself in a postion to take a blow to the head. And if two guys come together full speed, helmet-on-helmet....ouch. That's where the neck injuries and concussions come in.

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» Djjudah - Rugby Injuries

I played Rugby for almost 10 years when I was in the Air Force. The only reason I gave it up was because life got in the way: business, wife, kids. I also played American Footbal growing up. It is much more dangerous. For one, the pads give you a false sense of greatness. When you tackle some in Rugby, you do not lead with your head because it is not protected! American Football players throw their bodies with recklessness. Rugby players understand that bone on bone hurts and since the play does not stop on a tackle, you try to position yourself to get back on your feet. Lastly - Rugby players are in much better condition than football players. There is no 45 second break between plays. Rugby looks brutal but it is a game of strategy.

-- posted by Djjudah

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» JamesEnders - Rugby Injuries

In response to Rugby Injuries posted by Djjudah:

Thats very interesting! Makes sense too!

-- posted by JamesEnders

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