Talking Footy

Been saying this for some time now. The TV ratings again prove my point. Rugby Union has been embraced moreso by the people of Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

Rugby League.... well.... the tv ratings tell the story.

Even when broadcast near midnight, more people still tune into the Rugby Union than live prime time Rugby League.

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Sat TV #Bledisloe 396k Nine (Mel 22k Ade 14k Per 20k) #Rugby

Fri TV #NRL 801k+22k Nine/GEM (Mel 18k Ade 1k Per 3k)

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Rugby is such a strange game to watch. Does anyone know the rules, cause it confuses the crap out of me

Perth has an advantage in that they have a team in the Super 15, just for the record.

And union is more popular than AFL in nsw and qld. What's your point?

justanotherleaguefan wrote:

And union is more popular than AFL in nsw and qld. What's your point?

Just goes to show how minor RL is as a sport in Australia.

No, Justa - I'll check but I'm pretty sure the Swans have a higher average attendance than the Waratahs.

I hate to admit it but I think TL might be right. Add the Giants however......

TLPG wrote:

No, Justa - I'll check but I'm pretty sure the Swans have a higher average attendance than the Waratahs.

Justa wrong again. What's new.