
England’s Rugby World Cup match against Australia was not only the most in demand UK sports event of 2015, but was the most in demand live event across all categories, according to viagogo.
Andy Murray’s semi-final clash against Roger Federer came second.
For the first time, The Crabbie’s Grand National made it into the top 10, taking third place in viagogo’s annual rankings.
Despite not taking place until early next year, the NBA Global Games’ inclusion in the top 10 highlights the growing popularity of American sports among Brits, with fans making the most of the action at London’s O2 arena.
viagogo’s most in demand UK sporting events of 2015 were:
• Rugby World Cup 2015 – England vs Australia knockout stage.
• Wimbledon – Murray vs Federer.
• The Crabbie’s Grand National.
• Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
• RBS Six Nations – England vs France.
• NFL International Series at Wembley (New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins).
• William Hill World Darts Championship.
• NBA Global Games at The O2 2016 (Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors).
• Silverstone F1 Grand Prix.
• The Ashes.