NRL Teams Trivia Questions & Answers

Answer: WIN

WIN Stadium is almost beachside. WIN Stadium is just about the same as NBN on the North Coast, and Sydney's Channel 9. These are all part of News Limited and are owned by Kerry Packer.

Answer: 1989

They were minor premiers but were beaten by the eventual premiers Canberra and runners-up Balmain.

Answer: John Monie

Endacott coached after Monie, 1997-98, and Mark Graham coached from 1999-2000.

Answer: 5th

A bit of a tricky one that, they lost the 1973 grand final 10-7, then drew the 1978 Grand Final with Manly 11-11, and lost the replay 16-0, so they played two that year, then lost to Brisbane in the 1997 Super League Grand Final, before winning their first in 2016 vs. Melbourne Storm.

Answer: Penrith Panthers

Mark Carroll made his debut for the Panthers in 1987, the same year as MG, Mark Geyer.

Answer: Canterbury-Bankstown

Terry Lamb is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the Australian National Rugby League competition. He was known for his agility and playmaking abilities, and is regarded as one of the greatest five-eighths of all time. Lamb played for several clubs during his career, including the Western Suburbs Magpies, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the New South Wales State of Origin team. However, he is perhaps best known for his time at Canterbury-Bankstown, where he played for 12 seasons. During his time at the Bulldogs, Lamb won four premierships and was awarded the prestigious Dally M Medal twice. His contribution to the club and to the sport of rugby league in Australia has cemented his place as one of the all-time greats of the game.

Answer: Rams

Joined Super League competition in 1997 and left at the end of the 1998 season. Colours were Red and Blue.

Answer: Titans only scored one try

First game against Warriors was a home game. It was won by the Warriors 22-6 with a crowd of 17,500. The second game the Warriors won 30-6. This was played at Mt. Smart with an attendance of 20,500.

Answer: Knights

Originally known in 1909 as the Newcastle Rebels - a team that devolved and reformed nearly 80 years later, the Newcastle Knights joined the NRL in 1988 and after 2 years managed a play-off for 5th place overall. 3 years after they formed the Knights won their first competition - The Nissan Sevens and eventually won a Rugby League Premiership - taking out the Grand final in 1997. First sponsored by local hot chicken food outlet chain "Henny Penny" they were quite often referred to as the "Henny Penny Knights"

Answer: Johnathan Thurston

Johnathan Thurston also won Dally M Player of the Year in 2007 for the second time. He also got Halfback of the Year as well.

Answer: The WACA Ground

They played there for their 3 years in the top grade, 1995-1997. WACA stands for Western Australian Cricket Association, and is primarily a cricket oval. AFL games are played on it too. The other three stadiums do not exist.

Answer: St George-Illawarra

He played first grade for Eastern Suburbs (1991-1993), Gold Coast (1994-1995), St George (1996-1998), St George-Illawarra (1999-2001), and joined Penrith in 2002. While he was at St George-Illawarra he played in the 1999 Grand Final, which they lost 20-18 to the Melbourne Storm.

Answer: Newtown

The Jets (or Bluebags) played at this Marrickville ground from 1936 to 1946, and 1954 to 1983). They were suspended from the NSWRL competition at the end of the 1983 season, but continued in junior representative fixtures and junior club competitions from 1984 to 1990. Newtown entered the NSWRL Metropolitan Cup competition in 1991, fielding first and reserve grade sides (this competition was formed in 1990). In 2000 Newtown entered the NSWRL First Division, and became a feeder club for the Auckland Warriors.

Answer: Craig Coleman

The former half-back returned.

Answer: Gene Ngamu

He achieved all 3 feats in 1996, got 8 goals and 28 pts against North Queensland, and tallied 120 for the season.

Answer: Steve and Mat

As at the end of the 2000 season, Steve and Mat Rogers share the club record for most points in a match (ahhh ain't that cute), being 26 points.

Answer: Illawarra Steelers

Girds made his debut in 1991 for the Steelers.

Answer: Balmain

Ben Elias was a former rugby league footballer who played for Balmain Tigers. He was a hooker who played a vital role in the team between 1985 and 1994. During his tenure with the team, he helped Balmain reach the Grand Final twice, in 1988 and 1989, but unfortunately, they lost both times. Elias was an integral part of the team and was known for his good leadership skills both on and off-field. He was a player who always strived to perform his best and never let any opportunity slip by. Even after his retirement from rugby league, he continued to stay involved with the game through various coaching roles. His impressive career with Balmain Tigers played a crucial role in laying the foundation for their success in the years to come.

Answer: All of these

Joined competition in 1988 and left in 1998. Colours were Grey, Purple, Pink and White. Joined as the Giants before becoming the SeaGulls and then the Chargers.

Answer: 2009

In 2009, the Titans finished 3rd with 16 wins and 8 losses. They went on to lose both their finals, however, losing 40-32 to Brisbane and 27-2 to Parramatta (eventual Grand Finalists).

Answer: Trevor Gillmeister

John Cartwright was the head coach, Steve Murphy was NYC head coach, and Billy Johnstone was the strengths and conditioning coach. Gillmeister had captained the Marrons four times in 22 appearances. He had also represented Australia three times.

Answer: Roosters

Eastern Suburbs (now the Sydney Roosters) and South Sydney are the two remaining Foundation Clubs. One theory on the acquisition of the team name is that the Eastern Suburbs is in the east and therefore where the sun would rise and the Rooster would crow first.

Answer: Matty Bowen

Matty Bowen won Cowboy of the Year in 2007 along with Fullback of the Year and most tries scored of the year.

Answer: 1

A bit of a trick question this. In 1908, someone had to finish top of the ladder, and Souths were that team. This was not repeated during the next 80 years, from 1909 and 1998.

Answer: Wentworth Park

Annandale were in the NSWRL from 1910-1920. Wentworth Park was their home ground from 1910-1919, and Birchgrove Oval was their home ground in 1920.