From: Who Watches the Six Nations? The Surprising Mix of Rugby Fans in the UK
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Do you feel like you belong to the sports you watch?

Sometimes we avoid certain sports because we feel they are 'not for people like us.' Whether it is because of class, gender, or where we live, sports carry social labels. Realizing this can help you break out of these boxes and try watching or playing things you might have ignored before.

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Watch a sport you have always ignored because it felt 'too posh' or 'not your thing' and see if the fan culture surprises you.

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In Wales, rugby viewing crosses all class barriers, unlike in England.
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Nearly 40% of the Six Nations TV audience in the UK is female.
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Rugby fans in the UK are generally wealthier than the average sports fan.
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