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Rugby Union v Rugby League

For the fans and players of these two sports, there is often the debate about which of the Rugby codes is better. This comparision will determine which sport requires a greater level of all round athleticism. The winner is based on head to head comparisons on a number of important factors of success in sport, as rated by you (see how the winners are calculated). To add your own rating, see the factors of success for Rugby Union and Rugby League.

For each of the factors below, people have rated them between 1 for not important up to 5 very important (the average presented as %). As you can see, althouhg there are some similarities between the two football codes, people have rated differently for many of these factors. What is the most important factor for one sport may not neccesarily be the most important for the other. As the votes are only low at the moment, we are not analyzing the results other than just showing the current rating results. As the rating is ongoing, the comparison may change over time.

Factors of Success Rugby Union Rugby League
Body Size and Composition Body size includes height, lengths and girths. Composition refers to the distribution of muscle and fat in the body.
64.0
64.0% (37 votes)
65.0
65.0% (38 votes)
Aerobic Endurance also known as cardiovascular fitness and stamina, is the ability to exercise continuously for extended periods without tiring
64.0
64.0% (37 votes)
65.0
65.0% (38 votes)
Strength & Power Strength is the ability to exert a maximal force, and Power is to do this in as short a time as possible, as in accelerating, jumping and throwing implements.
57.0
57.0% (364 votes)
58.0
58.0% (336 votes)
Speed / Quickness the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly to grab or throw
60.0
60.0% (345 votes)
60.0
60.0% (346 votes)
Flexibility the capacity of a joint to move through its full range of motion, which is important for execution of the techniques of sports
61.0
61.0% (364 votes)
55.0
55.0% (350 votes)
Agility the ability to quickly change body position or direction of the body
59.0
59.0% (348 votes)
62.0
62.0% (349 votes)
Balance & Coordination the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement is an important component of many sports skills
59.0
59.0% (356 votes)
59.0
59.0% (338 votes)
Reaction Time the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus
58.0
58.0% (352 votes)
61.0
61.0% (354 votes)
Analytic & Tactical Ability the ability of the mental system to evaluate and react to strategic situations (tactical ability)
59.0
59.0% (368 votes)
60.0
60.0% (335 votes)
Motivation & Self Confidence a motivated and focussed athlete, with a level of belief in themselves, often seen as arrogance in athletes
60.0
60.0% (361 votes)
61.0
61.0% (332 votes)
Coping with Pressure Situations the ability to stay focussed and perform up to expectations while under increasing pressure, and under changing conditions
60.0
60.0% (376 votes)
62.0
62.0% (347 votes)
Skill and Technique the specific skill set and technique required to be successful in a particular sport.
61.0
61.0% (368 votes)
58.0
58.0% (344 votes)

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