Insight - Planet rugby is on the rise


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 29 Oct 2015

Japan celebrates their victory over South Africa after the match at the Rugby World Cup on September 19, 2015. Reuters/Eddie Keogh/Files/Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - The world's fastest-growing sport. That status is claimed by many, but rugby union has a genuine shot at the title on the back of a record-breaking Rugby World Cup.

As the tournament approaches its climax, having smashed attendance and TV audience records despite host nation England's early exit, the sport aims to build on growth from Asia to Europe and the Americas.

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