Kyle WaldronMrs. CapelloEnglish 1513/16/14Rugby: School sport vs. Club Sports Imagine it's a Friday night under the lights in October and you walk into a stadium full of cheering fans. But the only noise you can hear is the sound of your shoes hitting the floor as you're marching onto the field, and the only thing you see is the other team and the end zone. It's such an inspiring, unforgettable feeling. Now, you might think I'm talking about an American football game, but I'm not. I'm talking about a rugby match. Believe it or not, football comes from rugby. There are differences in rugby, there is no padding, the ball has no laces, fifteen men on each side, and above all it is an international sport and is safer than football. How come if it's safe, and it's a global sport like football, why isn't it a school sport like football at too many high schools and colleges across the country? Rugby should be a school sport not just because it is safe or international, but because it strengthens the character of those who need support, teaches people how to work as a team and shows what true brotherhood is. When it comes to contact sports physical activity, there are two categories, collision sports and tackling sports. American football, ice hockey, lacrosse, boxing and many others are considered collision sports. Tackling sports would consider rugby, Gaelic football, Australian rules football and even soccer as some of the tackling sports in the world. A collision sport is much more dangerous than a collision sport. For example, in a football match, it is quite typical to see players lose their helmets, tear their shirts and be taken off the field in an ambulance. The reason is because... middle of paper... trying to do everything yourself. But through rugby they learned that if you want to win you have to work together. Rugby works wonders for young men and women. The NCAA needs to be open to the idea of ​​making rugby a high school sport because it builds character, helps those in need and teaches that you can count on those around you. Rugby is also international, other countries have opened up and we should too, especially since it is growing in popularity again. Most importantly, the NCAA needs to look at some research because rugby is not as violent as it is perceived to be. Colleges, high schools and communities need to be more open to the idea of ​​their kids playing rugby because honestly, it will change their life for the better and it's a great experience. After all, rugby is a hooligan's game, but it is played by gentlemen.