American football vs. rugby: Which is the tougher sport?

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American football and rugby are two of the most physically demanding sports in the world. Both games have established a tough reputation due to their associated risks and dangers, pushing human strength and endurance to the limit.

By comparison, both sports are difficult to play. The first obvious reason lies on their physical requirements and the inherent dangers associated with the sports. In terms of “toughness,” however, the answer may depend on the parameters considered.

The fundamentals of football and rugby are entirely different. In terms of the time limit, for example, rugby has two 40-minute halves, whereas football has four 15-minute quarters, with a half-time intermission. With these factors, rugby places greater emphasis on stamina while football’s more flexible time limit makes the game more explosive when it comes to game plan.

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Both games also differ significantly on strategy. For instance, football teams are given the chance to have unlimited substitutions, whereas, in rugby, teams are only provided at least seven player changes, depending on the mechanics of the tournament.

Other factors such as players’ physique and game objectives must also be accounted as they may affect the difficulty and stringency of the match.

Football and rugby are two different games, and both have their pros and cons. All things considered, the toughness of both sports may depend on the preference and strength and endurance of players.

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