IIRC – There are significant differences in the rules. Google rugby league vs rugby union and go to the wiki page. The differences are spelled out in the Gameplay section. A bit from that reference: “Player numbers were reduced to thirteen a side, creating more space for attacking play, and rucks and mauls were replaced with a play-the-ball restart”
Daughter played Rugby in college (Prop, Div III East Coast school) They were DIII Champs three out of the four years. Wife and I only missed one match. We’ve Grown to love the game. I’ve never been so proud of and so frightened for my daughter at the same time. Every April, they have “The Beast of the East” tournament near Newport, RI. Billed as the largest Collegiate rugby tournament in the world. Always had a blast. The parade of EMT vehicles was always fun, though.
When my daughter was young, I really enjoyed watching ‘Between the Lions’ with her. My two favorite recurring skits was ‘Chicken Jane" and "Moby Duck’ – “Arrrr, Mister Starbuck, that not be Moby Duck!” “No?” “No… that be a Yankee Clipper!”
“not to mention pets on a feeding/walking schedule more than a week to adjust to” Hey, I’ve got an idea: Don’t tell the pets