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Sorry mate - DID mis-read your statement on 40 000! I am a rugby fan of the highest order! have been since i was twelve years old and will continue to be until my dying day. Come from a family that has a rich rugby tradition and achievements - but no need to go into all that here. It is sad to...

Don't know were you get your information from mate, but with the SA Conference showing the highest attendance figures, the average is well below your suggested figure at 31 641after Round 8. Therefore, by deduction, with the other conferences attendance percentages a lot lower, the total is...

Have a read of what I posted earlier regarding attendance and viewership, you may get a better idea of my point. Since then I have done a quick calculation on current attendance figures and revenue from ticket sales and am surprised at the results myself! 15% reduction in ticket costs and a 20%...

Well if you do the simple math you will note that the attendance figures should increase in the current stadiums, regardless of any other external factor, if average ticket prices at grounds are reduced and will increase more than the percentage that you reduce the tickets by. This equates to an...

Fully understand the importance of the Commercial aspect of Professional Sport. However, having played sport in-front of capacity crowds, there is not doubt in my mind that this aspect lifts the performances of players, and having played in-front of near empty stadiums, it affects your psyche...

IT WOULD BE GREAT TO COMPARE THESE STATS AGAINST ALL THE PREVIOUS YEARS OF THE COMPETITION AND AT EACH ROUND. IT WILL HELP TO ASSES WHERE THE GAME IS GOING IN TERMS OF APPEAL.

EXPANSION? Attendance Stats and Visual Stats show that attendance at grounds is on the decline - directly translated that the game is losing it appeal. Increasing the number of teams will, in my opinion, dilute the appeal of the game even more! There is nothing worse than attending ANY rugby...