I played for the Columbus comets--A professional womans football team. It was awesome--I was a defensive end. And yes, we wore pads and tackled and everything.

I also played rugby for the sciota rugby team--go flying squirrels!

As for the debate about rugby versus football...I would have to say American football hurt a lot more. Its a different type of hitting. I loved playing both but hung up my cleats when I turned 34...my poor old body could no longer take the abuse--its been 2 years and I still feel the pain of the broken bones, pulled muscles and numerous concussions.

Of course if you want a real sport, there is always kick boxing...that makes football feel like ball room dancing.