I played both at school level and never got injured in Rugby, and before you say anything no it wasn't "touch" rugby. I have however broken two toes and an arm playing football at school level.
There are plenty of well groomed, fashion icon, rugby players. There are some in every sport, rugby, football, golf, cricket ect.... yes I know there are more in football but football is a better known sport so it makes sense for sports companies to use them as advertisments.
And as for footballers "hugging and kissing after they score", the hardest rugby team in the world "The all blacks" actually DANCE before they play
There are plenty of well groomed, fashion icon, rugby players. There are some in every sport, rugby, football, golf, cricket ect.... yes I know there are more in football but football is a better known sport so it makes sense for sports companies to use them as advertisments.
And as for footballers "hugging and kissing after they score", the hardest rugby team in the world "The all blacks" actually DANCE before they play