LIST: The 5 fastest rugby players in the world today

Monday, 18 April 2022 at 09:21

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byRugby Rucker

These players have shown that they can hit top-gear when making a break with the ball in hand.

Modern rugby has become a very fast-paced affair and with teams quick to press and counter-attack, players who possess blistering pace and acceleration to bolt forward have become an inextricable part of the sport.

Over the years, we have seen many players mesmerize crowds with their breathtaking pace, both with and without the ball. This has made them able to beat opponents in one-on-one situations.

Today, we take a look at the five fastest rugby players in the world right now:

FIVE FASTEST RUGBY PLAYERS:

#5. Stuart Hogg (Scotland) - 10.6 m/s

Let us put that into context for you...

#4.Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa) - 10.5 m/s

#3. Jonny May (England) - 10.59 m/s

The Gloucester wingers best recorded time is 10.59 metres per second, which equates to 23.68 miles per hour, while playing for England against the Barbarians in 2018.

#2. Rieko Ioane (New Zealand) - 10.69 m/s

Ioane was clocked at 10.69 metres per second (23.92 mph) when making a try-saving chase and tackle against Australia last month. That puts him ahead of Rees-Zammit and May.

#1. Adam Radwan (England) - 10.85 m/s

Radwan is faster than them all, with that recorded top speed bettered only by Christian Wade who is now trying to forge a career in NFL. He has been clocked at an astonishing maximum speed of 11.2 metres per seconds.