There are about 4.5 million players registered with over 18,000 teams, leagues, and unions (junior, senior, and professional).
Much more then Australian Rugby League players
There wasn't a 2009 Rugby World Cup
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The best rugby player in the world of 2012 is.... Dylan Hartley
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Generally their is 2 types of rugby. Rugby Union (15 Players) and Rugby League (13 players). The rules differ but they remain very similar sports. Rugby Uniuon is also played on a sevens basis accross the world.
At the moment, none. Rugby League Women players just begun playing rugby. Not like men, who have been playing at the start
England have the most registered players with 2.5 million
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