You could say this confusion is widespread in Australia too. I know many footy fans in SA and VIC who refer to Rugby League as simply Rugby. They look totally confused when it is pointed out that they are two different codes/games.

The confusion between Union and League shows no signs of abating...​
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Jessica Gardner
United States correspondent
Feb 27, 2026 – 8.50am

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Gees, I was at this game, smug and cocky at half time telling my mates Swans are going to kill the Giants tonight. 😕

Had not seen the following video until now. Wow.. this explains the 3rd qtr Giants blitz and total domination.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AFL/comments/1r593uw/adam_kingsleys_rd_20_ht ...

Sydney off to a good start

Carlton, Collingwood and Richmond still membership powerhouses.

Terry, you may not like reach as a measurement of tv ratings, but the fact remains the broadcasters look closely at reach, as well as average, and regularly boast about reach figures in media releases. Add to that the AFL State of Origin was also broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo to which we have ...

Terry, I’m curious to hear your thoughts on V’landys wanting FTA primary channel coverage for the NRL nationwide. That would be amazing if the NRL could get a FTA broadcaster to agree to that. Not sure any broadcaster would be so keen.

Would those NRL All Stars and Women’s tv ratings be of concern for the NRL? They seem very low for the so called tv ratings juggernaut NRL. Very low interest it seems yeah?

I'm with Fred on this one. The game was very contrived with the AFL and its boosters doing their best to pump it up. No doubt some of the sandgropers bought in but it was a big yawn for the rest of the country.

They'll trot it out for 2 or 3 more years but it'll be canned again due to ...

Watched a little when got home - the standard was pretty good I thought - good seeing Gawn, to Daicis, Dangerfield etc. But was an exhibition match that’s all - no real passion or strong vibes re: win at all costs type thing.


This is a pretty silly thing to say IMO. You could clearly hear the ...

I always thought AFL got much more than NRL for TV rights historically? Do we have the figures as curious.




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V’landys is confident rugby league can strike a deal bigger than the $4.5 billion ...

Agree, i recan the path the AFL should take is totally different to the NRL
and bring in SA AND TAS >> and NSW AND QLD to a degree


Please, just no Allies shit foisted on us again. We want to support our own states, not some messed up states and territories combined rubbish vs Victoria. 🙄

I ...

Finally, change is happening in 2026. Any wonder why tv ratings were down last season with so many dud teams/match ups in marquee tv slots. Channel 7 and Fox Footy appear to have finally woken up to the fact us fans just want to watch good footy.



Viewers loved the Suns v Pies. Here’s why that ...

RUGBY LEAGUE ALL STARS Nine 1,417,000 389,000 84,000

NRL: Māori All Stars V Indigenous that saw a 16-16 draw had 389k for Nine. That compares to 437k for the 2025 match that was held on a Saturday. Earlier, the Women’s All Stars had 200k.

https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/sunday-15-february-2026 ...

I watched Origin at a Sydney Swans pub with mates. Pub was packed with Swans regulars who go meet there to watch away games, finals and grand finals. Was a great atmosphere in the pub with virtually everyone cheering loudly for WA and in particular whenever Chad Warner got the ball. I thought ...