The IRB (international rugby board) recognises 94 countries in the world in their world rankings.
94 countries are now registerd with the IRB
There are different types of rugby league, there are: Four nations (Aus, NZ, England, PNG) NRL (16 teams) Super League (14) Lebanese Rugby League (5) AMNRL (I don't know, because they're are still developing) World Cup (6 countries and increasing)
well Germany don't even play rugby league
There are 13 players on the pitch in each rugby league side, as opposed to 15 in rugby union teams. The difference is in the forwards. Rugby union teams have 8, but rugby league teams survive with only 6.
Rugby League is Australia's second most popular sport. Rugby Union is played in alot of countries including SA, NZ, England and Europe.
120 countries tried to qualify and only 20 countries was selected.
Answer: Rugby is very competitive in countries such as: South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, England, Wales, France, Ireland, Scotland, Argentina, Italy, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Argentina .Each of these countries have their own very specific competitions with domestic sides from each country. Rugby is also played in: Japan, Georgia, Canada, USA, Romania, Russia, Uruguay, Namibia, and Portugal. (these games are competitive among similar strength sides) this is followed by: Germany, Spain, Brazil, South Korea, Chile, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Belgium and Ukraine. Overall 120 countries play rugby world wide!
There are many frequently asked questions about Rugby. Many people who ask questions about Ruby might ask what it is.
New Zealand joint-hosted the 1987 Rugby World Cup, as well as hosting the 2011 Rugby World Cup in their own right.
How many rugby teams is there the whole world?
A rugby union team has 15 players. A rugby league team (a slightly different sport) has 13.