Premiership teams ranked by social media accounts – where does YOUR side rank?
Rugby NewsFriday, 06 April 2018 at 10:42
SOCIAL MEDIA is big business for Premiership football teams, but which sides have got it right and who is lagging behind?
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram aren't just platforms to keep track of your favourite player's social life or how their dogs are doing – they can be huge corporate operations.
Premiership clubs have embraced social media and watched their thousands of followers emerge from around the globe.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal every Premiership teams total following:
12. Newcastle Falcons, 86,700
Facebook: 34,400
Twitter: 37,800
Instagram: 14,900
Toby Flood of Newcastle Falcons looks on during the Aviva Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons at Sandy Park on September 24th 2017 , Exeter, Devon (Photo: AlexDavidson/PPAUK)[/caption]
11. Worcester Warriors, 96,200
Facebook: 38,100
Twitter: 44,200
Instagram: 13,900
Worcester Warrior fans wave flags provided by the club to create an atmosphere during the Aviva Premiership Match between Worcester Warriors and Bristol Rugby at Sixways, Worcester, Worcestershire on Mar 5. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK[/caption]
10. Sale Sharks, 111,600
Facebook: 42,200
Twitter: 45,200
Instagram: 124,200
9. London Irish, 150,000
Facebook: 85,000
Twitter: 45,600
Instagram: 19,400
Guard of Honour during the Aviva Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Worcester Warriors at Madejski Stadium on February 25th 2018 in Reading, Berkshire, England. (Photo by Gareth Davies/PPAUK)[/caption]
8. Exeter Chiefs, 223,000
Facebook: 83,300
Twitter: 92,700
Instagram: 47,000
Kai Horstmann, Captain of Exeter Chiefs lifts the Anglo Welsh Trophy as Exeter Chiefs celebrate winning the Anglo Welsh Cup Final Match between Bath Rugby and Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester, Gloucestershire on March 30. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK[/caption]
7. Northampton Saints, 237,900
Facebook: 90,800
Twitter: 112,000
Instagram: 35,100
6. Gloucester, 238,900
Facebook: 88,200
Twitter: 116,000
Instagram: 34,700
5. Wasps, 255,100
Facebook: 92,100
Twitter: 98,200
Instagram: 64,800
4. Bath Rugby, 265,500
Facebook: 93,300
Twitter: 107,000
Instagram: 65,200
3. Harlequins, 272,900
Facebook: 107,000
Twitter: 91,800
Instagram: 74,10
Harlequins fans - Photo mandatory by-line: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 768 6958 48 - 17/03/2013 - SPORT - RUGBY UNION - LV Cup Final - Sale Sharks v Harlequins - Sixways Stadium, Warriors Way, Worcester, England[/caption]
2. Saracens, 280,000
Facebook: 116,700
Twitter: 93,800
Instagram: 69,500
1. Leicester Tigers, 413,900
Facebook: 200,800
Twitter: 142,000
Instagram: 71,100
Leicester Tigers players celebrate in the changing room with the Anglo Welsh Cup after beating Exeter Chiefs in the Anglo Welsh Cup Final match between Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers at the Stoop, Twickenham, London, England on Sunday 19th March 2017 - Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK[/caption]
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