Everyone definately has their own opinion and "scientific" tests (such as the mentioned video clip) to back them up. Personally I tend to think that the lack of armour and padding in full contact sports is what makes them tougher. It can also be dependant on the players mindset - if they're more interested in hurting the opposition than playing the ball.
The potential for injury in unprotected players is therefore higher than protected players in ful ontact sports. This may be why their are rules and penalties dealing with dangerous situations (only certain types of tackles allowed, sent off and/or suspended for fighting, etc).
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