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SLAG · 01-24-2006, 08:38 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_football

Anyone Like Rugby..

Could one be a better football player from playing Rugby first...?

If I recall correctly the Jets kicker this year was like the oldest rookie ever or something I dont remember for sure.

Ideas

Just Curious

HMc · 01-25-2006, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefsfaninNC

Totally different game. Kickers would be the only ones I could see easily making the transition. The ball is bigger and heavier. Wingers may have the speed necessary to play in the NFL, but they would have to be taught how to run with blockers.

Actually the specs on the Wilson F1000 and the Gilbert Xact are pretty similar. About 28 inches circumference and 15 ounces.

Agree on the others. Kickers could do it, others could but would need to learn the game.

HMc · 01-25-2006, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by UKMike

Even though you could give an equivalent for every NFL position on a rugby field, the only guys that could really translate in terms of skills are running backs and like someone already said, linebackers.

The man in your av could be a placekicker. He might actually play more than two games in a row aswell, only playing 3 mins a game and never getting hit.

KC Jones · 01-25-2006, 08:52 AM

I think Safety would be another position that could translate fairly well.

UKMike · 01-25-2006, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Jones

I think Safety would be another position that could translate fairly well.

Physically I'd say theres rugby players that could play every position apart from O or D linemen, because there just ain't rugby players that big.

SLAG · 01-25-2006, 10:13 AM

I was thinking that since the ball was bigger and heavier and the game seems more Rough that it would be easier for them to play football

SLAG · 01-25-2006, 05:52 PM

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Calcountry · 01-25-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Jones

I played both sports and they are very different. Some of the football skill positions might share skills but football is so specialized and rugby requires a bit more overall athletic ability. It's a bit more like Basketball in that way - everybody shots, dribbles, rebounds, etc.

Not if your on the Lakers and your name isn't Kobe.

C-Mac · 01-25-2006, 10:11 PM

Played rugby for Pittsburg State back in the days...

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