The most followed rugby teams and clubs globally
The Most Followed Rugby Teams
1. All Blacks
The All Blacks are by far the most popular rugby team globally. New Zealand as a country only has a population of 4.8 million but the team has won the hearts of millions of rugby fans around the world. New Zealand one the first ever Rugby World Cup in 1987 and also won it in 2011 and 2015
New Zealand teams have played test rugby matches against 19 nations, of which 12 have never won a game against the All Blacks. The All Blacks have also held the number-one World Rugby Ranking ranking longer than all other teams combined.
Instagram – 1.7m
Facebook – 4.7m
Twitter – 966k
2. England
Ever since their first test match in 1871, England have long been a powerhouse in world rugby. They have won the Six Nations championship on a total of 28 occasions, winning the Grand Slam 13 times and the Triple Crown 26 times €“ making them the most successful outright winners in the tournament’s history.
The were crowned Rugby World Cup champions once in 2003 and have been runners up 3 times.
Instagram – 920m
Facebook – 1.8m
Twitter – 1m
3. South Africa / Springboks
South Africa and New Zealand are two of the great rugby rivalries and are consistently ranked 1 & 2 in World Rugby rankings, and while the win ratio is in the All Blacks favour, the men in green have beaten the All Blacks more than any other team in rugby union. This is one rivalry that will keep going for some time.
They match the All Blacks 3 World Cup wins, most winning the 2019 tournament.
Instagram – 564k
Facebook – 1.3m
Twitter – 743k
4. Ireland
Ireland reached number 1 in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time in 2019. They team has had great success through the years in the Six Nations but a place past the Rugby World Cup quarter finals still eludes them
Instagram – 472k
Facebook – 616k
Twitter – 778m
5. France
France their first Grand Slam in 1968 and since then they have won the title outright 17 times, including nine grand slams. After England France are the second most successful European team in the Rugby World Cup, they’ve reached the final three times and semi finals once.
Instagram – 405k
Facebook – 583k
Twitter – 700k
6. Wales
They have won the Six Nations tournament outright 27 times, most recently in 2019, in which they also secured the Grand Slam. Wales have also played in every World Cup since the inaugural tournament in 1987. Their best finish was 3rd place in 87.
Instagram – 325k
Facebook – 581k
Twitter – 496m
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The Most Followed Rugby Clubs
1. Stade Toulousain (Toulouse) €“ France
Four Champions Cup wins in 1996, 2003, 2005, 2010 and 20 French league, Top 14 (French league)win have helped Toulouse top this list for years.
Instagram €“ 213k
Facebook 508k
Twitter €“ 310k
Total Followers €“ 1031m
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2. The Sharks €“ South Africa
The Sharks play in the Super Rugby League but have never won any of the Super Rugby competitions but their the biggest team in South Africa which help them gain such a massive following.
Instagram €“ 105k
Facebook 468k
Twitter €“ 214k
Total Followers €“ 787k
Toulon €“ France
Rugby Club Toulonnais are known as the richest rugby club in the world which has helped them the Champions Cup 3 times so far.
Instagram €“ 116k
Facebook 402k
Twitter €“ 200k
Total Followers €“ 718k
Crusaders
Formed in 1996 the Crusaders have now won 10 Super Rugby titles. Lots of the All Blacks greats €“ Dan Carter, Richie Mounga, Kieran Reed, Richie McCaw, Sonny Bill Williams and a good chuck of the Current All Blacks team played for the Crusaders.
Instagram €“ 202k
Facebook €“ 394k
Twitter €“ 101k
Total Followers €“ 697k
Leinster Rugby €“ Ireland
Leinster are one of the four Irish provincial team who went massive winning streak in starting in 2007, winning 4 Champions Cup titles and 6 Pro 14 titles since.
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Instagram €“ 151k
Facebook €“ 194k
Twitter €“ 270k
Total Followers €“ 615k
