Originally Posted by CuriousToyBoy

Having played both, Gridiron FAR tougher in terms of what can be done within the rules.

Rugby Union/League

Comparing the US Eagles Union team to anything remotely related to the NFL is idiocy.

If the NFL stars were paid as much to play Union, say goodbye to the All Blacks, The Wallabies, The Springboks and any other team.

For size, speed and strength they would simply never match up.

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