[Moma]

I haven't played either sport but I used to work with a cat who had played both. I told him that rugby seemed to be a much rougher sport and the fact that you not playing with equipment makes it potentially more dangerous.
He disagreed and said something along the lines of 'the way they collide with you in American football is much more intense hence the need for equipment'.

Can any of the rugby heads (Hooligan comes to mind) and any of the American football heads (Athlone) please elaborate on the differences and if the need for equipment is justified?

Thanks.