Kyle WaldronMrs. CapelloEnglish 1513/16/14Rugby: school sport versus club sportImagine it's a Friday night under the lights, in October, and you walk into a stadium full of cheering fans. But the only sound you can hear is your cleats hitting the pavement as you walk to the field, and the only thing you see is the other team and the end zone. It’s such a stimulating, unforgettable feeling. Now you might think I'm talking about an American football game, but that's not the case. I'm talking about a rugby match. Believe it or not, football derives from rugby. The differences are in rugby, there are no pads, the ball has no laces, fifteen men per side, and above all, it is an international sport and it is safe compared to football. How come if it's safe and a global sport like soccer, why isn't it a school sport like soccer in too many high schools and colleges? across the country? Rugby should be a school sport not only because it is safe or international, but also because it builds the character of those who need support, teaches people how to work as a team and reveals what true fraternity. In contact sports, there are two categories, collision sports and contact sports. American football, ice hockey, lacrosse, boxing and many others are considered collision sports. Wrestling sports would consider rugby, Gaelic football, Australian rules football and even soccer to be some of the wrestling sports in the world. A collision sport is much more dangerous than a tackling sport. For example, during a football game, it is quite common to see players lose their helmets, rip off their jerseys and be taken off the field by ambulance. The rationale is...... middle of paper ...... try to do everything themselves. But they learned through rugby that if you want to win, you have to work together. Rugby does wonders for young men and women. The NCAA needs to be open to the idea of ​​rugby becoming a school sport because it builds character, helps those in need and teaches that we can count on those around us. Furthermore, rugby is international, other countries have opened up to it and we should too, especially as it is gaining popularity again. Above all, the NCAA needs to do some research because rugby is not as violent as they perceive it to be. Middle schools, high schools and communities need to be more open to the idea of ​​their children playing rugby because it will honestly change their lives for the better and is a great experience. After all, rugby is a game of hooligans, but it is played by gentlemen.