Posted by Kieran Fitzwilliam
What's more dangerous rugby or football?
This article investigates the comparative dangers of rugby and football. It looks at the injuries each sport can cause, their physicality and the protective equipment used. It concludes that rugby is more dangerous than football due to the lack of protective gear, the contact players make with each other and the ability to run with the ball. Injuries such as fractures, sprains and ligament damage can occur more frequently in rugby than in football. Protective equipment in football, such as helmets, pads and mouthguards, can help reduce the risk of injury. Both sports require a high level of physicality and skill, but rugby is more dangerous as it is played without the same level of protection.