What Players In Rugby Wear Helmets Why Do American Football Players In The NFL Wear Padding's And Helmet's?

Why do American football players in the NFL wear padding's and helmet's? - what players in rugby wear helmets

I do not understand. I grew up here in the UK, all my life and always had a passion for rugby. I've heard of soccer a few times and how it's similar to rugby, but has never seen a football game before until recently when I was in America a few weeks ago with my father on a traveler. Americans that do business with football fans and attended a party with them when we were there.

As I watched the game, not an insult at all, or footballer, but I could not help thinking: "Why all the pads and helmets?? What are those people who are weak and feeble??

Why do football players wear pads and helmets ??????? I do not understandt. Are they afraid to be hurt? No offense or anything, but I think he is afraid to hurt.