Rugby is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 305.9 calories in 30 minutes and 611.8 calories in a full hour. Heavier individuals burn more calories for the same duration, while lighter individuals burn fewer. Use the calculator below to get a personalised estimate based on your own weight and time.
📊 Calories Burned by Weight and Duration
Estimated calories burned doing Rugby at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 127.3 cal | 153 cal | 178.6 cal | 204.3 cal |
| 30 min | 254.5 cal | 305.9 cal | 357.3 cal | 408.7 cal |
| 45 min | 381.8 cal | 458.9 cal | 535.9 cal | 613 cal |
| 60 min | 509.1 cal | 611.8 cal | 714.6 cal | 817.3 cal |
* Estimates are based on MET values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and individual factors.
🧮 Personalised Calorie Calculator
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About Rugby
Rugby is a high-intensity contact team sport combining sprinting, physical collisions, scrummaging, and continuous running that burns approximately 305.9 calories per 30 minutes for a 155-pound person. It develops exceptional cardiovascular endurance, full-body strength, and power.
Touch rugby and tag rugby versions of the sport provide these fitness benefits without the full contact element, making them accessible to a wider range of participants. Rugby training develops explosive power, aerobic capacity, and team-based fitness in equal measure.
⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Roller Blading | 258.7 cal |
| Running: 8 minutes per mile | 420.8 cal |
| Pilates | 136.5 cal |
| Running: 6 minutes per mile | 462.2 cal |
| Table Tennis (Ping Pong) | 149.2 cal |