G-force is used to measure the force of impact of rugby tackles. Two studies of amateur players found that they experience an average impact of 21-22 g when tackled. The hardest tackle was clocked at 205 g. A tackle in a Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales in 2014 measured 27 g. This article … Read more
Which American rugby player is so famous that all MLR fans know their name? Which U.S. player would be recognized by rugby fans in Europe or down in the Southern Hemisphere? We’ll start with the fifth most famous player and work our way up to the top. You may not agree with us, but we’ll … Read more
The International Rugby Board announced in 1995 that rugby was now a professional sport. So, it seems obvious that English rugby went pro in that year. But the truth is more complicated. Before 1995, there were hidden benefits and payments in English club rugby in an era known as “shamateurism”. And after 1995, the England … Read more
Who are the greatest American rugby players to have played for the US Eagles? Who had the greatest skills? Who contributed the most to American rugby? Let’s start with the sixth greatest player and work our way up to the top. Cut Off Point For Our Choices Of Greatest U.S. Rugby Players We ruled out … Read more
Which All Blacks are so famous that even rugby fans outside New Zealand know their names? Which New Zealand player is so famous that they are recognized by people who don’t follow rugby? We’ve picked a shortlist of players that every rugby fan would know. Then we measured them on how famous they are beyond … Read more
When the All Blacks toured Great Britain in 1972, their games against England and Wales were test matches. However, when a Welsh club in Llanelli famously beat the mighty tourists, the game was not a test match. The British & Irish Lions played three tests against the Springboks in 2021. However, a prior match between … Read more
There are plenty of rugby players who became lawyers when they hung up their boots and some who got their legal qualifications while playing. Which ones are the most famous? Did you hear about the former England captain who went to prison and coached the inmates’ rugby team? Can you name the two American presidents … Read more
Drop kicking is one of the more difficult skills to master. Usually, only a few players on a team will try a drop kick during a match. This article explains exactly what they are and when they are used in modern rugby. We’ll also take a look back in time to when they were a … Read more
Rugby is a growing sport in the USA, but just how popular is it? The playing numbers and television audience are dwarfed by the big five U.S. sports of baseball, basketball, ice hockey, football, and soccer. However, rugby now has a professional tournament to add to historic college competitions. This article looks at rugby’s popularity … Read more
Let’s review the salaries of Dallas Jackals rugby players in Major League Rugby. It’s true that salaries are private contracts between the franchise and players. Dallas Jackals don’t publish the details. However, information gets around the small circles of Texas rugby. We’ve collected and reviewed all the details from credible sources. How Do Dallas Jackals … Read more