retired_srini_aug1

that was my point. Its just who can run the fastest/throw the furthest etc.

Also we're the best at Darts, and good at 8 ball and snooker. so any pub game really.

retired_amadhani

Wasn't Cricket invented by the french?

retired_crystallinewish

According wiki is England

retired_kevh16

tbh domestic cricket is a shocking attended sport. twenty20 has changed that recently but its still common to see completely empty stands at first class matches.

Internationally cricket is pretty big because most people in England are cricket fans to some extent. Whereas rugby has fans, people who watch a bit during the world cup and then haters (can't stand people who hate on a sport for no reason tbh). It also has the disadvantage that its split into two codes both of which have similar sized dedicated followings.

retired_kevh16

tennis? or was that an english invention?

retired_amadhani

where does Lacrosse fall?

retired_globalmall

Tennis above basketball.

retired_shaneargy

theis: I think tennis is a British invention.

xnellyrx: I would guess lacrosse is a Canadian invention. Anyway, surely it isn't big in Great Britain?

Skoooby

Lacrosse is a native american invention.

retired_kevh16

yeah lacrosse was a native american invention fine tuned into the modern version (less killing/heavy maiming involved) by the canadians.

Lacrosse is pretty small in England although we aren't that bad at it (probably 5th best nation in the world). Most of its centered around a large lacrosse community in Manchester. However its spreading through unis like wildfire with several new uni/southern teams starting each year.