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No. The NRL and IRB (League and Union boards) have VERY strict guidelines on what body armour may be worn. A player wearing non standard attire will be expected to be sent off by the referee or if found before the game, refused permission to take the field. The rules on what can be worn is available on both Boards websites and should be checked as these laws change periodically.
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Do you have to wear football pads in NFL?
Yes.
What kind of pads did they wear in the NFL when it first started?
None
Why is Rugby League better than the NFL?
At the end of the day, it matters on the person. But persoanlly I prefer Rugby League better than NFL. Reasons are; - NFL requires many gears such as 10 basic pieces of equipment helmet, shoulder pads, a tailbone pad, 2 hip pads, 2 thigh pads, 2 knee pads, and a cup. Mouthguards are pretty much necessary, but not really a pad. Outside of that some players also opt to wear flack jackets, back and/or sternum plates, neck rolls, forearm pads. Rugby League players do not have any protection, which mouth guard is optional - NFL is a very slow pace game, after every phase, they stop and have a rest. Rugby League is 80mins full game, spilt into 40mins halves with non-stop action. - NFL is all about the big bucks, since all the players get between two or three digitals and classified as millions, Rugby League does not get that much money, showing that Rugby League players are passonaite about their sport.
In the NFL are players only required to wear helmet and shoulder pads?
Yes, I play football at the Pro level and there are many skilled position players as well as special teams players that only wear shoulder pads and helmets.. In practice we sometimes only wear shoulder pads and helmets we call it pro-pads we also wear this during training camp a lot and when we are not going to hit full speed.
Do nfl players wear urinal pads?
What kind of question is that! It's not like they pee there pants!
Can you wear nfl boots or cleats for rugby union?
yes as long as they are complient with IRB Rules they can be worn
Why is football more popular in the United States than in other countries?
AnswerFootball in other countries is what we here in the US call soccer. It has been around a lot longer and is played in just about every country in the world. American football, as sports go, is relatively new for one and considered sissy in a lot of other countries because of the pads for another. I am American but grew up in England, home of rugby and real "football". They just can't see the use in all the pads and stopping after every play.-- NFL is not Rugby with pads. In rugby, a tackler may not grab around the shoulders and neck. If you allowed an NFL player without pads to tackle a rugby player in an NFL way, the rugby player will most likely be injured or even die. When a rugby player is being chased, they can just pass the ball to another player so as not to get hit. NFL players (for the most part) have to keep the ball.To answer the question though, NFL in the U.S. is more popular because it started there and it takes time to adapt to other countries. The NFL Europa had about 20,000 fans show up per game, but it didn't take off because they weren't the best of the best players. That is why the NFL is now having games played in England with the pro teams. Possibly two games in 2010 season.
Do rugby players wear any protective gear?
Most rugby players wear shoulder pads, which protects them when they tackle and for when they are in a scrum or ruck. The players who go in the scrums and rucks wear scrum hats, this prevents them from head injuries, but also prevents cauliflower ears. And nearly all the players wear gum shields to protect their teeth.
Why don't NFL players wear hip pads?
"look good, play good" is one of two reasons! the other one is that on some positions you don´t often need them!
What type of jerseys do NFL players wear on the field?
When the NFL players play on the field they play with stitched authentic jerseys.
What items do you use in NFL?
helmet and shoulder pads and thigh and shin pads are mandatory as well as a mouthpiece gloves are your choice to wear as well as turf tape,elbow pads,neck rolls,and taped shoes.
Weight of shoulder pads?
The weight of the shoulder pads worn by professional athletes depends on the sport, and the size and position of the player. In the NFL, linebackers wear shoulder pads that can weigh as much as 6 pounds. Running backs, on the other hand, may wear pads that weigh anywhere between 3 and 5 pounds.
