How popular is rugby in England?

Very. Not as popular as football (soccer) as it has been perceived as a game for those in a higher class of life by those who consider themselves lower, or working class. read more

Whilst it pales into comparison with football (soccer), rugby is still fairly popular in England. Union has around 2,000,000 registered players, the highest in the world. read more

Rugby union in England is one of the leading professional and recreational team sports. In 1871 the Rugby Football Union, the governing body for rugby union in England, was formed by 21 rugby clubs, and the first international match, which involved England, was played in Scotland. read more

Rugby in England is administrated and managed by the Rugby Football Union. It is represented by a red rose as its emblem. By 2010, Jonny Wilkinson remained the top scorer for the team and Rory Underwood had scored the most tries (at a whopping 49). read more