Quote Originally Posted by Starter
I'll buy football in first, just as I said, but believe basketball beats rugby for second. There are pro basketball leagues all over the world.
The Rugby World Cup probably had a worldwide audience only behind the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics and Le Tour. The 2011 Rugby World Cup had 20 nations compete in the final tournament.

I can't even tell you where or who won the last FIBA World Cup because that's how little impression it's made.