World-wide rugby is more popular in terms of number of players and fan bases.
Rugby Union players. They are better publicised on the world stage. They gain more money from sponsorship deals. Rugby Union is a more popular sport so people are more willing to pay to see them.
Rugby Players
There are 21,587 registered rugby union players in Canada as of January 2009 There are 21,587 registered rugby union players in Canada as of January 2009
15 players in a rugby team
Rugby Players' Association was created in 1998.
for rugby league it is 13 players and for rugby union it is 15 players
Rugby is a popular sport where players try to carry the ball to the other side. You can find the Canada Rugby schedule on the sports site of TSN Canada.
There are 122,598 registered rugby union players in japan.
Football Is France's most popular sport with 2,225,595 licensed players in 2009. The other popular sport is Rugby Union
Rugby League has 13 players on each team. Rugby Union has 15 players on each team. There is a recognised game of seven-a-side in Rugby Union.
Rugby Union 15 players, (8 forwards and 7 backs) (Rugby League 13 players)