Why does Oceania LOVE Rugby?
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- Опубліковано 24 січ 2023
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Well done bro I loved it.
I think the reason rugby (and cricket ) are more dominant in the former British Empire is probably down to the English class system. When you look at the world they are just about the only countries where soccer is not the main sport, although Canada is the exception I suppose. British people spread football around the world but it was the elites who institutionalised their games* in the colonies.
*In England/Scotland Rugby Union was the game of the middle classes, although not in Wales/Cornwall where it is more the people's game.
Thank you for the input and perspective! The English/British influence is an undeniable factor in Rugby and Crickets popularity (and soccer to a degree). I just think in Oceania specifically that Brtish influence was met by Pacific Islander culture which I think vibes with the game well. Therefore we now live in a world where Australia and NZ are the best rugby union and league playing nations.
Suggesting Gaelic football has its origins in rugby is problematic. I’d suggest re looking at that in some more detail.
It's idiotic
Hey, well done trying to inform more people about a beautiful game.
But.. you've lost almost all Irish support by supposing that Gaelic Football descends from rugby.
Maybe their roots are Co-mingled in medieval football, but you will not make any friends by telling the Irish that England created our national sport.