So why is rugby better than football...?

Rugby is a very popular sport around the world. Players belonging to both genders of all ages play the sports.

It is estimated that more than six million people were playing rugby in the year 2014. World Rugby is the governing body for rugby union and right now has 101 countries as its full members. 

While rugby is less popular in America than football, there are many reasons why rugby is better than football. 

Here are five reasons why.  

1- Players are more skilled

Except for the quarterback, the football players are required to do just one job while playing. They mostly do not have to play both offense and defense. They are specialized in certain skills and abilities. 

On the other hand, rugby players have to be experts in all the departments of running, handling and tackling etc. Additionally, they should know about kicking the ball expertly. Therefore, they are more skilled as athletes. 

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3- Rugby players are stronger

The players of rugby do not wear helmets or play with excessive padding. Even then head collisions or injuries are very low in rugby because they don't consider themselves invincible and remain careful while playing. 

Due to their excessive training, they try to remain highly tough and in good physical shape. It looks a little doubtful whether a football player could last full two halves of a rugby match. In football matches, we see some football players needing oxygen masks on the sidelines after their intense ten seconds running. 

4- An International sports

Americans did not invent rugby. In fact, rugby has its roots from England where it was first played. However, it is popular in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and many other parts of the globe. Unlike football, the game of rugby has international appeal. 

Teams of different countries consider it a great honor to win international competitions like the World Cup and bring to their home. Even within the United States, the rugby appeal is increasing day by day. On the other hand, the popularity of American football has remained confined to the United States only. 

5- Women's rugby

A thing that is very unique to rugby is that they have a professional women's football league very similar to the men's league. Now, there are rugby leagues for women at all levels with even college rugby teams. 

This trend of women's rugby is very much on the rise. There are even women's national teams in rugby. While the American football is mostly viewed as a man's sport, and therefore there are very fewer opportunities for women in this sports.  

6- An Olympic Sports

It was very good news for rugby fans around the world. After 92 years, it was played in the Olympics in 2016. The last time it was played in the year 1924. The competition saw gold medals won by Fiji and Australia, the silver medals by Great Britain and New Zealand and the bronze medals by South Africa and Canada.  

The International Olympic Committee included rugby back into the games due to its rising popularity. However, the American football has not been played in the Olympics.