RU in Australia is almost dead the last FTA match broadcast on national TV I think got less then 300, 000 ... Australian Rugby rating are in a nose dive and the rugby folk acknowledge its the style of play the national and Super teams are playing ....
it's more important to have an attractive style in rugby than football, particularly in the southern hemisphere
fans expect quality possession and plenty of tries after years of watching the all blacks, springboks and wallabies deliver just that
football viewing is about the euphoric goal moment, no matter how it is earned, and if there's only one you remember it more