Concept: Different sports teams enjoy varying levels of geographic influence based on their league status, success, and the cultural context of the sport.

Real-World Examples: Top-tier teams such as Manchester United (Football) or New York Yankees (Baseball) have fans from all over the world, largely due to their success and wide coverage on TV and the internet.

Lower league teams often have localized support, based primarily in their hometowns or cities. For example, football clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United all have strong localized support in different areas of London.

Fans often continue to support their hometown team even after moving for work or university, broadening the geographic spread of the team's support base.

Concept: In South Africa, sports culture and its geography are influenced by historical and societal factors, such as apartheid.

Real-World Examples: Rugby is one of the three major sports in South Africa, alongside soccer and cricket. Historically, rugby was seen as a sport for white communities, particularly Afrikaners, while soccer was more popular in black and coloured communities.

The Currie Cup, South Africa's premier provincial rugby competition, showcases this geographic and cultural intersection. Western Province, which encompasses the Western Cape, has been the most successful province in the Cup's history.

The Vodacom Cup, which runs concurrently with the Super 14 competition, has served as a platform for young players, including those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, to shine, thanks to the enforcement of quotas.