That sort of question is always a matter of personal judgement.
Football is the better sport
Rugby is un popular in the US because of the better marketed American Football which is also a contact sport.
Rugby
American football or rugby
Soccer --> Rugby --> American Football
American football is an overly simplified version of rugby league.
Rugby/American football.
The game of rugby is most similar to the American game of football. In both games there is a ball, running with the ball, and kicking the ball. Rugby is played in more nations than is American style football. Rugby is, however, a sport played in most US colleges & universities.
american football is slightly similar only
rugby is a way better sport if you think football is better you are a gay homosexual :-)It is really a personal preference as to which is better. Each sport has their own fan base.
American football is the only American sport that has similarities with Rugby. However, these are very few. The Game of Rugby has however seen a massive increase in popularity with the US over the past 2 years
American football, hockey, boxing, rugby