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NFL players: "yeah I wouldn't mind giving rugby a try" Rugby players: "stupid american sports"

I would love to see these guys actually play Rugby. They're crazy fit and strong, very professional athletes..... and would probably perform really well at the regional level once they can properly pass the ball

I was proud of our NFL players during this vid. very respectful and showed an intrest

Nice to see they can appreciate the sport. I'd hope to see rugby players give the same respect to American football as well

"I'll score 6 tries a game" LOL

I have seen SO many ignorant comments here... if you play a sport... RESPECT other sports. I play rugby and respect these NFL guys... yes I think rugby is the best... BUT I won't put down NFL players...

i highly recommend South Africa vs New Zealand....never disappoints

I'm a rugby player and after watching "a football life" on past NFL players and what they go through I have a new found respect for NFL players 👍👏

As a guy who has played both Football and Rugby I love this. Big Props to the NFL players for giving respect to Rugby.

As a rugby player I respect nfl guys. They have to be very fit and tough some of those hits they make are unreal and the skill of the players is astounding!

"Binding with a Hooker" ~ Will that complete your order, Mr. Kraft?

Actually the question WHAT IS A TRY was answered very well by these guys. The word 'try' originates from early days. When you crossed the line and put the ball down you could "try" to kick a goal. Back then it was more like soccer. So yes, a try is (was) when you kick the ball to score a major!

One of the great things about NFL players is how down to earth and humble these guys come across as, in spite of the fact that they have really impressive athletic ability and skills. NOt sure if its just due to media training or a genuine trait, but it sure creates a good impression.

Would love to see more Americans taking to rugby. Could only make an already fun sport to watch more exciting and competitive.

They are actually really nice :) Loved the video

I love how actual rugby and football players respect each other sports but its the fans that have to ruin everything

Fantastic stuff, great to see AF players so enthusiastic to learn and joke etc. 👍🇬🇧

Football like a sprint rips you apart Rugby a marathon fatigues your entire body Let’s just agree we’re the too toughest sports on earth

1:56 for anyone who would like to know why some players run across the pitch slightly before placing the ball down for the try here is a simple as I can say it explanation from someone who used to play: After a try is scored a conversion kick is taken in line with where the try was scored so the better the angle for your kicker(usually the fly half) the easier it is to get the extra 2 points from the conversion which takes your score for that play from 5 upto 7

These boys would be absolute weapons if they ever learned to play...great interviews

I'm Aussie and love rugby and watch NFL casually. For me the world cup is a level of competition that Americans only know at the Olympics. Nothing makes athletes bleed like wearing their nations colours and expectations in a game.

Big respect to the athletes. Would love to see them get on the pitch. America are definitely an up and coming nation

American football is always going to have a place in my heart. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of listening to Virginia Tech Hokies (my parents' alma mater) football games on the radio (we didn't have TV), and cheering for the Hokies because that was the team mommy and daddy liked. I didn't really understand what was going on; the only thing I ever knew for sure was "Touchdown Tech!" meant our team scored. That was a huge part of my childhood - until MLS began play, but I digress - and I wouldn't trade those memories for the world. However, when it comes to comparing the two sports of American football and rugby, the only thing American football has over rugby is the name of the primary scoring method. 'Touchdown' just sounds SO much cooler than 'try.' Beyond that, rugby trounces American football. The game is continuous, rather than moving in stop motion, and since it is so, it's a more intense and exciting game to watch than American football. The players don't wear battle armor, and so the game is not as violent; you never see players in rugby using their spinal column as a battering ram. The length of the game is a reasonable amount of time. Scrums are cool. Line-outs are SUPER cool. Unless it's a really good game where my team is winning, I get tired of watching American football after about an hour. Whereas, I could watch rugby all day. I really wish it were a bigger sport here in the U.S., because I'd LOVE to have a local major rugby club to support.

the nfl has some crazy fast and agile players, would be great to see players from both sports giving it a try. 2 of the best sports ever played imo

3:12 wait until you run into the 300 pound prop on the other team

I like the sportsmanship in this video. Shows the respect real athletes have for other sports, because they take the same motivation and skill.

As a lifelong Springboks rugby fan, Tom Brady's amazing career made me interested in the NFL. Very interesting, very different. Learning more about it all the time.

apparently somebody doesn't know what vs. means

Tulloch you'd be a prop man

Aw man love the input from these guys, very funny, mad respect for gridiron players, from New Zealand home of the All Blacks

this is a nice sentiment between the 2 codes. Love it

These guys showing tremendous respect for a sport they know v little about. Nice to see people not threatened by something “other”.

A lot of respect for these guys. Hope to see some sort of cross code/experience shared between these professional athletes.

This really answered my problem, thank you! There are some interesting time limits on this video but I don’t know if I see all of them center to heart. There is some validity however Ill take hold opinion till I look into it further. Good video , thanks and we wish more! Added to FeedBurner as properlyonce more} to see far more, thanks for that info.

a good group of guys here, nice to see we have support from the NFL

“I love watching it” Also the same guy: What’s a try? Nah but all honesty respect to NFL and those who play.👊👍🤝

Why don't rugby players have this sort of respect and class when discussing American Football?

It would be so crazy, bro! I thought there would be a little game just for fun!

love these football players, most are very humble

Great to see so much respect coming from the NFL players. Obviously both sports at the highest level represent the peak of human athleticism. I would have to say that NFL players are far more specialized, and therefore the strongest or fastest NFL players would probably be stronger or faster than their rugby equivalents. However, I reckon rugby players are far more complete athletes overall, as every guy on the field has to be strong and tough enough to defend, fast enough to be an effective runner, and fit enough to endure extended periods of non-stop play. Not to mention the fact that a rugby player has to have the balls to tackle or run with no padding whatsoever, and when you have some 120kg forward running full tilt at you and you are a skinny fullback, they need to be some big balls.

I love talking about these two sports, but Everytime I say something about American Football, I have a European Keyboard warrior trying to go on and on about how Rugby is better. The same for people ranting about American Rugby, but I find it mostly Europeans.

NFL players play for power, explosivenesses and short bursts of speed. Rugby players play for strength, stamina and endurance. Both sports produce amazing athletes. I just wish there wasn’t so many constant breaks in the NFL though.

"I will like probs get 6 tries a game"😂😂okay lad go on😂

I would love to see these big dudes learn the game and give it a try, most definitely have the ability to compete

The potential these guys have as a nation... They should host a world cup soon, it would bring a lot to the sport.

It actually used to be a 'try at goal' in rugby, the attempt was earned by 'touching the ball down' (sound familiar) between the posts. The 'touchdown' was not worth any points and the goals were the deciding factor as to who won. This was the rules from rugby around 170 years ago mind.

I love both of these sports. Played both and I couldn't recommend them enough. I play football and I'll always will love football a bit more but I love playing them both

ALL I WANT IS TO SEE NFL PLAYERS AND RUGBY PLAYERS PLAY BOTH SPORTS AGAINST EACHOTHER. Is that so much to ask? Yes, I know they will probably suck at eachothers sports but that is what's going to make it entertaining.

This is a cool respectful video. It seems athletes from both sports appreciate each others sports for what they are. It is the fans from both sports that get all butt hurt over which is better? who is stronger? etc. The argument will still go on a long long time after we are all gone. All you bitter fans may as well save your breath.

A credit to their sport and their country, these NFL professionals.

I love how the players of both sports are extremely full of respect and admiration about the other while fans feel the need to talk smack and offend for no reason at all

Oh yeah man. You definitely heard about those New Zealand all blacks. the best in the world. first to win 2 consecutive world cups in a row. lets go boys.

Two different sports. You can't compare them.

Rugby is by far the most entertaining sport. It is non stop for 80 minutes contact unlike American football, each team can compete for the ball and win it back at anytime (playing defence and attack can switch in a second), it is without all the ad breaks, shoulder pads and helmets. All shapes and sizes play on the field at the same time. Rugby players can step and catch like a wide receiver, tackle like a cornerback, physicality of a running back, kick like a kicker and direct play and throw accurate passes (behind themselves) like a quarterback. Rugby is also played internationally rather than just the Americans with football.

They all seem really nice dude tbf. As I rugby player I now have more respect and it’s great to see people being educated on the great sport we all know as rugby

I love it when someone calls me a gladiator for not wearing padding.

*"The black shirts?" "Yeah that's right"*

I like it when either side talks respectfully and seriously about the other. There is no better one.

this is very cool to watch. good job

I am a proud brit and a rugby player, i follow both sports and have respect for players in both. There is no point arguing because it all comes down to national pride which in my case doesnt matter

American football is highly based off of rugby

this is awesome, i like the respect the footballers have for the rugby players and none of that bullshit youtube-esque arguements

Love these dudes. Would love to see them play rugby, they have the athleticism, are so strong ! 😂

Rugby players, NFL players, rugby league players, let's all just agree that the softest, most boring and dull sport is soccer

You would die if you didn't have padding in the NFL

Respect to the NFL players

Both great sports I'm Australian and played rugby for 3 years as a wing and lock but i would love to play nfl

NFL players : I give respect to rugby players , I wouldn't mind giving the sport a try Rugby players: jou ma se poes

Rugby: endurance, both physical and mentally (there's no breaks where your team gather to take decisions, you have to adjust it with your team without sharing a word)American Football: raw strength and agility, more tactical

I'd be keen as to see a game between the US Eagles and a team made up of allstar NFL players (maybe in their off-season with a fair amount of practice behind them).

nice respectfull video ;) loved watching it

Thank you for respecting us rugby players

"I would be a scrum half" not too sure on that one mate

Fair dues, a great bunch of lads.

I love both games, and think there both great, it's awesome to see that NFL players appreciate Rugby, personally, I like and play Rugby more, but most people say "Rugby players would be trash in NFL" but Rugby is more intense and there are often more collisions.

Lads, lads. The British, nor the Spaniards created American Football, the AMERICANS created AMERICAN Football. It was adopted from Rugby, which was brought from Canada, later brought down to the U.S., where Walter Camp and different lads from the the N.E. created different versions of the Sport. Then it turned into it's modern version, and now there's American Football. The Canadians created the rugby version first, but the Americans created the Tackle Football version first. Now there's two types, today. American and Canadian, and American is the better one. No offense, lol. To all the ignorant Football haters, go read a history book. Lol, I'm Irish and I'm at least being opened minded to the Americans. We owe others respect, do we not? I love both Football, and Rugby. Anyone else miss the "Heineken Cup"?

i think rugby players have to be tougher overall, but nfl players are probably stronger and either quicker/bigger. rugby doesn't have 300 pound linemen hitting smaller players. but rugby players probably have much better endurance and are tough as nails.

It's cool that the players have respect, wish more football fans were the same but much love to the NFLers though this video was kinda neat.

NFL tackle is like running into a bouncy castle whilst wearing an airbag. Rugby tackle is like running into a granite wall wearing a t-shirt.

I am not fond of watching sports in general, but a think watching a Rugby team play football, and an NFL team play Rugby would be interesting.

Why compare? Totally different.

Oh, my mom and I love watching sports together. We got into rugby because a channel in my country was showing the World Championship and it was awesome! I really want to get into NFL, but I have no clue to where I can watch it :/ We might just have to do it with (EU) football for now. However, I really hope they will air the NFL as well on maybe a separate channel. They already show NBA so that's the first step... right?

Both sports a semi similar but have major differences like they seem to have a similar base idea but different with each type of unique specialties I’m happy we can all appreciate each sport

Rugby rocks full stop. I have nothing against American football as a sport as I have never played it, but gosh it is so dramatized with advertising and so many show offs and little respect and huge ego's during the game(as advertised). You not sure what you watching a game or entertainment? I have tried watching a game but lose interest to quick. That is no down talking on the athletic skill it takes to play the game, and the athletes who train hard. For Rugby the game is the entertainment in my opinion. With football being 15 mins a quarter, with some players only getting roughly 5 mins game time which is modest game time given. Why play a game you hardly play? I doubt they also quicker as some say, yes way bigger with so many players with crazy big muscles looking uncool kind of big. Why I say not quicker even though there are quicker players, but can they keep there speed for 80 mins? If I only have to come on for 5 mins a game not so demanding to remain quick, South African player Bryan Habana even at the end of a game is still pushing out 10.4 to 11.0 on 100m . But Rugby as a game has and is becoming a lot more quicker game, with endurance needed. But both games need players with strength and players to be tough. We are also seeing faster and faster players joining the lines in rugby, and even scrum player becoming quicker. but Rugby is all round with limited players on the bench, it takes mental, and physical ability, loads of discipline and focus with each player being vital for victory. You can't afford to lose a player, because you don't have what seems to be a endless stream of players for back up if something goes wrong. But respect to all athletes and the time put in training. I just find it funny, wasteful of talent, and frustrating that you train so hard for a average of between 3 to 5 mins of game time, but yes the money is way better with American Football.

I'm a mad rugby fan but love American football, NFL football players are super athletes

"Do you get style points??" 😂😂😂

Wouldn't mind watching these nfl players try rugby union or league for a change or at a local club would be mad combination 👐🏾

South Africa, New Zealand are the best Rugby Teams :)

I feel like Im alone watching this in 2019

the first two players actually made pretty accurate guesses at their positions, the third one would probably be a prop because he's a physical player and is only 5'11"

A try is probably the oddest term in rugby; in the past a 'try' was essentially a goal kick attempt is the ball was 'touched down' (and even then it was only worth one point if successfully converted). Hence it was just a 'try' for goal. That said, it eventually became four (then five) points, and a goal kick could add two extra points.

"The black shirts, yeaah I know about those guys!" Haha All Blacks 's all the waaay! Back to back titles coming!!

awesome :)

how many times you dislocated your shoulder? NFL : We got pads on Rugby : Yes

Really cool video!

Dont question how hard rugby players hit and get hit after watching this Beast Mode | Manu Tuilagi

During a standard NFL game there is only 12 freakin minutes of actual gameplay.. its a waste of their talent. rugby could become big if marketed properly and introduced earlier...

I swear if rugby was as big as the NFL is in th US the rest of the world wouldn't have a chance.

I used to go and watch the world league rugby at Wembly afew years ago - the best thing about it were the fit cheerleaders.