Top 10 biggest sports rivalries in the world

#8 Arnold Palmer vs Jack Nicklaus (Golf)

Lifetime Friends

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer ruled the links back in the 60s. The two are regarded as the game's greatest ever players. The reason why their rivalry is so unique is that they eventually became lifelong friends.

Jack, or The Golden Bear, won 18 major Championships in his career while finishing at 2nd place in 19, and 3rd place in 9. The legend stands 3rd on the list of all-time PGA Tour wins with 73 wins to his name.

Arnold, or The King, was known to be one of the most charismatic and humble human beings. This made him a global superstar in the television age. He won 62 PGA Tour titles in a career that spanned over six decades.

The Palmar-Nicklaus rivalry was one for the ages. Whenever the two got together in a duel - the galleries off the greens were filled to the brim and supporters were glued to their TV sets worldwide.

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#7 New Zealand vs Australia (Rugby)

Rugby is just one of the sports in which a fierce rivalry between New Zealand vs Australia is witnessed

The two Trans-Tasmanian nations share one of the most intense rivalries in the sport of Rugby. The All Blacks and Wallabies have played a total of 164 matches - with the national rugby team of New Zealand winning 114, Australia emerging the victors in 43, and 7 ending in draws. The last three matches played between the rivals also ended in favor of New Zealand.

Although the statistics may seem disproportionate, the intensity of the clashes between these two powerhouses in the sport is at a different level altogether.