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The 30 hobbies closest to rugby in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Catching, cradling and shooting a ball with a netted stick in a fast team game.
Alike: Both active and outdoors.
Different: Less adrenaline.
Field hockeyLess adrenaline.
Five-a-side footballLess adrenaline. Quicker first wins.
Touch rugbyCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
Ice hockeyBoth a thrill.Costs more to start. More of an indoor thing.
Roller derbyBoth a thrill.More of an indoor thing.
Ultimate frisbeeCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
Pickup basketballLess adrenaline. Quicker first wins.
NetballLess adrenaline. More of an indoor thing.
RoundnetLess adrenaline. Quicker first wins.
SoftballGentler on the body. No winners or losers.
VolleyballCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
CricketGentler on the body. Less adrenaline.
SquashMore of an indoor thing. Less adrenaline.
TennisLess adrenaline.
PadelLess adrenaline. More of an indoor thing.
BadmintonMore of an indoor thing. Less adrenaline.
Walking footballCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
CroquetCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
CurlingCheaper to start. More of an indoor thing.
Clay shootingGentler on the body. Easier to do alone.
Lawn bowlsGentler on the body. Less adrenaline.
Hacky sackCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
PickleballLess adrenaline. Gentler on the body.
Table tennisMore of an indoor thing. Less adrenaline.
PétanqueGentler on the body. Less adrenaline.
Disc golfCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
Pool & snookerCheaper to start. More of an indoor thing.
DartsGentler on the body. More of an indoor thing.
Ten-pin bowlingCheaper to start. More of an indoor thing.The closest are Lacrosse, Field hockey, Five-a-side football, Touch rugby and Ice hockey. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Walking football is close to rugby and quicker to pick up.
Five-a-side football is close to rugby and costs less to start.
