Christy Report post Posted November 19, 2010 I'll admit I don't know a whole lot about the sport but I ran across some statistics that were kinda surprising: A statistical survey found that 20% of all rugby injuries result in concussions. A British study showed that of the 443 spinal injuries reported between 1985 and 1995, 18% of them occurred through rugby. Of these 79 cases, 70% have resulted in serious paralysis. Another statistic compiled from spinal injury units around the country showed that players under the age of 26 sustained 50% of all serious rugby injuries. Again, most of the reported injuries were at school and club level, and not at regional, provincial or national levels. http://www.allsands.com/Misc3/rugbyinjurysta_udd_gn.htm Also found that headgear and what not doesn't really protect you from getting concussions while playing: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/206740.php That being said, is it worth playing considering all the serious injury risks? I know this comes with all sports but of course rugby is a lot different from say American football with tons of padding and what not. Does anyone here play rugby? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
4kyiyw4k Report post Posted November 19, 2010 helmet to helmet is one of the most dangerous things in american football, players get fined to shit for it these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Chicony75 Report post Posted November 19, 2010 helmet to helmet is one of the most dangerous things in american football, players get fined to shit for it these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Johny` Report post Posted November 19, 2010 Dont play it, found it funny to watch sometimes tho :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Flexa Report post Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) I love Rugby, one of the best sports in the world. Edit: Played for North West u18's when I was in School, haven't played for a team for a good year + now though. Edited November 19, 2010 by Flexa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Eazy Report post Posted November 19, 2010 I don't play it but I used to watch a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Andrew Report post Posted November 19, 2010 I played for about a year for a local team when I was younger(think it was like u15s or 14s) and you get bashed about but I never had any serious injuries. But I guess if I'd played like u17s or 18s then I would probably have got hurt more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Le Bennett Report post Posted November 19, 2010 Use to play it a few years ago, I watch it all the time. As a few old blokes down the pub I go to say "it's a real man's sport." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Hell Pure Report post Posted November 19, 2010 American football is rugby for pussies, but yeah I don't play rugby it's too brutal lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
4kyiyw4k Report post Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) American football is rugby for pussies, but yeah I don't play rugby it's too brutal lol. american football is a much more evolved sport than rugby; uniform and rules looked similar to rugby in early years; it's just an exponentially more popular sport than rugby so teams/investors would rather protect their assets with overdecked armor; unfortunately sometimes this is counterproductive Edited November 19, 2010 by Delinius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Le Bennett Report post Posted November 19, 2010 American football is rugby for pussies, but yeah I don't play rugby it's too brutal lol. it's just an exponentially more popular sport than rugby In America, yes. The rest of the world is more interested in rugby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Andrew Report post Posted November 19, 2010 American football is rugby for pussies, but yeah I don't play rugby it's too brutal lol. american football is a much more evolved sport than rugby; uniform and rules looked similar to rugby in early years; it's just an exponentially more popular sport than rugby so teams/investors would rather protect their assets with overdecked armor; unfortunately sometimes this is counterproductive So basically its rugby for pussies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
4kyiyw4k Report post Posted November 19, 2010 American football is rugby for pussies, but yeah I don't play rugby it's too brutal lol. it's just an exponentially more popular sport than rugby In America, yes. The rest of the world is more interested in rugby. doubt it, whens the last time youve seen a sold out rugby match it's like comparing undeveloped nations with superpowers; there's more of them, but together they dont add to much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Arne33 Report post Posted November 19, 2010 American football is rugby for pussies, but yeah I don't play rugby it's too brutal lol. it's just an exponentially more popular sport than rugby In America, yes. The rest of the world is more interested in rugby. doubt it, whens the last time youve seen a sold out rugby match it's like comparing undeveloped nations with superpowers; there's more of them, but together they dont add to much Le Bennett take a seat son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
