I havent seen many make kicks from much further out than 40yds, in rugby its 24yds (22m) out, but up to 38 yds to the side which could make a kick of 45yds at an oblique angle - it may be dead ball but its not dead centre. As for football, rugby was an adaptation of football, someone just picked up the ball during a game at a school in Rugby and it kind of rolled from there. I'd still take an American football kick over a rugby kick any day of the weekadder70:That's why any miss within 50m is considered a choke job. If you can't hit 95% from 45m, don't even look for a job.
I think an american football kick is easier, but they're expected to make almost every one, and from distances often further than typically seen in rugby. Not to mention, the ball isn't just sitting there waiting for you to come kick it. it is put down just as you plant, and you have to adjust to placement and angle while in the kick.
Comparing American football to rugby is like comparing either to soccer. Comparisons are only slightly applicable. Different tough spots for each.
Besides, I think the toughest kicks are in Aussie Footy!(30m with arms dragging you aside as you kick the dropped ball toward goal. That's skill!)
As for Aussie Rules, i dont understand that bouncing thing, nor the passing style - neither make for an easy game!
