Sort of like football (real football) where the protective equipment has freed the players to launch themselves like ballistic missiles and bang their helmets together.
Exactly, and perfect example. Rugby, a game I have played (and love), has a lot of superficial injuries (eg the skinned knee, bruised cheek, etc), but has fewer serious injuries compared to the more protected/padded football. Ironically, it’s that protective padding that leads to players making moves most rugby players wouldn’t do.