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Opeti Fonua Runs All Over Jonny Wilkinson
Usually, big Rugby Union hits are delivered by the tackles, but in this case, it was the man with possession who delivered the pain. Opeti Fonua of Agen has often been described as a tank in human form, and Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon felt the full strength of the Tongan’s size, mass and momentum when he tried to tackle the big number 8.
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Rugby Fan Gets Hit With Ball; Drops Beers; Laughs
The best part of the Harlequins – Saracens Rugby Union just over a week ago? Nick Evans, Quins’ fly half, sending a kick straight into the stands, which hits a fan directly on the head as he was emerging from the tunnel, makes him drop his beers and have a big laugh.
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Seven Examples of Rugby Hitting at its Best
It’s an old time argument about Rugby and American Football – Which is the tougher sport, where is the hitting harder, pads and protection against going commando. Here are the best rugby hits we could find to state Rugby’s case. We’ll be following up soon with the NFL’s answer.
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Rugby Hard Hitting – Bastareaud Demolishes Rory Lamont
Awesome hit from France’s Top 14 – Mathieu Bastareaud spears Rory Lampont.
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Rugby Hits – Fritz Lee Nearly Decapitates Luke Hamilton
One of the toughest hits You’ll ever see in any sport coming from a New Zealand Rugby Union match.
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More Hard Hitting – Huge Hit From Australian Rugby League
Simon Dwyer of the West Tigers bringing the pain to Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in the NRL.