England have the most registered players with 2.5 million
world wide its estimated 8 million are registered players plus a further 6 million non registered
There are about 4.5 million players registered with over 18,000 teams, leagues, and unions (junior, senior, and professional).
world wide its estimated 8 million are registered players plus a further 6 million non registered
the total teams is 103 registered with World Rugby (as of 2017)
There wasn't a 2009 Rugby World Cup
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The best rugby player in the world of 2012 is.... Dylan Hartley
Rugby is one of the most popular sports world wide. There are over 18,000 officially registered clubs and 4.5 million players, both senior and junior leagues. There are currently 94 countries affiliated with the International Rugby Union with more apply each year.
Only those countries registered with and are in the IRB world rankings
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.
Rugby is a sport played by over 4.5 million people in 18,000 registered clubs and leagues world-wide.