Australians are obsessed with sport

Australians may not take themselves too seriously, but when it comes to sports, the opposite is true. Australia is a sports enthusiast's paradise, offering everything from major international competitions like the Australian Open tennis tournament and the Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne to local leagues like the AFL and the NRL, as well as the cherished summer cricket season, and all the water sports that miles of golden coastline afford.

Although the Australian way of life is relaxed back, nothing makes an Aussie happier than sports. Australians have a strong passion for cricket, rugby, Australian Rules Football, soccer, tennis, and other sports thanks to a long-standing sporting culture. Rugby events draw large crowds into pubs, cricket games keep locals out in the sun all day, and informal games are played on the golden beaches.