I was shocked that this past Rugby world cup which the USA took part in and did much better than ever before was not advertised or reported on at all on any sport networks or news stations. Why is this?
I personally think that Rugby would be very popular here in the United States. Are they worried about its popularity taking over Football? Or is it because they can’t fit as many commercials in during the games?
If people really cared, it would get more coverage, it’s a catch 22 I guess, needs coverage to get people addicted, but stations will go with what already gets them ratings.
Plus, it’s not like there’s any prominent local league with big name players. People like a local connection, or recognizable names
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2009 Jul 14
Because no one cares about rugby, and they can fit commercials in when ever they want to.
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2009 Jul 14
because it stinks…and it has no commercial value, kind of like soccer. football theres a break every 2 minutes which makes for alot of ads and alot of mooolllaaaa
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2009 Jul 14
low fan base, not to be rude. but if told the avg. person on the street about rugby they wouldnt care. unlike the superbowl where 90 million people are gonna be watching.
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2009 Jul 14
Did you check ESPN? Only a few sports in the U.S. get ratings high enough to be broadcast on the general network stations.
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2009 Jul 14
If people really cared, it would get more coverage, it’s a catch 22 I guess, needs coverage to get people addicted, but stations will go with what already gets them ratings.
Plus, it’s not like there’s any prominent local league with big name players. People like a local connection, or recognizable names
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2009 Jul 14
We don’t play Rugby here, Rugby sucks and it’s not as good as the NFL. That’s why.
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