Comparison of Canadian football and rugby union "rouge" and the receiving team gains possession of the ball but give up a point to the punting team for failing to advance the ball out of the endzone. An important difference between the two sports involves the aftermath of a score. In Canadian football, the scoring team kicks off, except after a safety. In rugby union, the team scored upon kicks off (in rugby sevens, a variant of rugby union featuring seven players per side, the scoring team kicks off). Canadian teams have twelve players on the field per side. Different players may be interchanged at will for offence
1949 in Canadian football and defensive positions." "NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions." "NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions." 1949 in Canadian football The Edmonton Eskimos rejoined with the WIFU and adopted the colours of gold and green. The WIFU regular season was extended to 14 games, per team. Wearing helmets became compulsory with the two unions. The Western Canada Rugby Football Union ceased its operations. "Note: GP = Games Played, W