Why is rugby quite a popular sport in France?

The most popular sport in Australia is Australian Football. Rugby is arguably third or fourth placed sport in Australia. Soccer is the sport of the R.S.A.. N.Z. is the only country in the world where rugby is nationally the most popular sport. Rugby is relatively more popular in England where it was invented. read more

Soccer is the sport of the R.S.A.. N.Z. is the only country in the world where rugby is nationally the most popular sport. Rugby is relatively more popular in England where it was invented. Strangely in only spread significantly to France, where it is again a minor sport confined mainly to the South of France. read more

Below are details of sports, sporting events and sports people related to France. See also the list the most popular internet searches for"sports" in France. Popular sports of France (see more) Football (Soccer), Tennis, Cycling, Basketball, Handball, Rugby; Traditional or Regional Sports. TREC - a French equestrian sport in which the objective is to test the endurance of both the horse and the rider. read more