differences between Rugby Union & Rugby League players

[lumaaniX]

What are the physical differences between Rugby Union & Rugby League players? I've always thought Rugby Union players were bigger and heavier, League players were faster and more explosive. Given the different demands in the game, would you agree the Rugby Union players are hevier and stronger, but Leagies have more power and are faster and hit harder ?
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[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

One comes from Rugby and the other game comes from Leeds.
Both English inventions like Cricket although now Cricket origins seem to of originated in Denmark!!!

JohnGaul
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[Willoughby]

League players hit harder because the game allows them to run from a further starting point, and tacklers tend to have more time eyeing up the hit. In union, the players are much more specialist so you're going to have fast wings and fullbacks, small and agile halfbacks, strong and bulky flankers etc.

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