I've played Cricket a few times...not my cup of tea! I am more of a football/wrestling guy.. I was an outstanding offensive lineman in high school! I wouldn't mind trying rugby though!
Football is FOOTBALL.....only one type and that includes 22 men with a goalie, referee, striker, defenders etc etc Anything else is something else eg American Football.However, the ball is the wrong shape in football. You definitely need a Rugby Ball.The skill in a game is not kicking a ball in a predictable linear straight line but after kicking it not having a clue where its going to go