How many people play rugby in the world?

Answer 1

There are no real accurate figures for this as many armature players are no accounted for but it is estimated that over 400,00 play the game - This includes both sex's, junior youth and senior levels plus schools, colleges and universities

Answer 2

There are no real specifics for this answer. This is because there are both registered and unregistered players if you include schools, colleges and small provincial side but its estimated of about 1,000,00 play of both sexes, youth junior school, college, professional semi professional and armature

Answer 3

Well over 10 million+ play Rugby for Province teams. 1,000-2,000 play international.

Answer 4

Rugby Union is NZ second most popular sport

Rugby League is fourth.

Answer 5

in excess of 1 million it is now estimated

Answer 6

Registered players 434,219 (total)
147,300 (adult)
165,000 (junior)

Answer 7

plus or minus half a million people