Economic Impact Report on Global Rugby Part III: Strategic and Emerging Markets

Global Rugby participation is on the rise, and much of this growth is driven by emerging markets. The results of a MasterCard-commissioned report indicate that for the first time, Japan and the US rank in the top 10 countries by participation.

The report is the third in a series undertaken by the Centre for the International Business of Sport (CIBS) for MasterCard and examines the growth of Rugby in strategic and emerging markets.

Stuart Cameron, Vice President, Regional Sponsorships, Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa, MasterCard Worldwide shares key highlights.

Videos on MasterCard's reports on the economic impact of the Six Nations and Tri Nations tournaments can be found on the MasterCard Worldwide YouTube channel

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