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    NRL Teams There are 156 questions on this topic. Last updated Dec 23 2024.
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126 What was the average attendance for a Titans game?
Answer: 21,544

This attendance made them the second most attended team in the NRL. The Titans later moved to a new home ground at Robina called Skilled Park.
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The now defunct South Queensland team had the mascot name of what?




127 What is the team name for North Queensland?
Answer: Cowboys

The North Queensland Cowboys joined the NRL in 1995 after a public contest was run to decide the team name and colours. Initially they struggled to get players, as the Brisbane Broncos were the major, established Queensland Team.
128 In 2007, where did the Cowboys play in the first preliminary final?
Answer: Aussie Stadium

The Cowboys played the first preliminary finals at Aussie Stadium against the Manly Sea Eagles which they lost. This game decided who went on and played the Storm in the Grand Final.
129 How many points did Souths finish on at the end of the competition?
Answer: 24

South's finished with 10 wins and had two byes to end up on 24 points.
130 The first NSWRL games were played on April 20, 1908. Which two grounds were these matches played at?
Answer: Birchgrove Oval and Wentworth Park

At Birchgrove Oval South Sydney beat North Sydney 11-7 and Balmain beat Western Suburbs 24-0. At Wentworth Park, Eastern Suburbs beat Newtown 32-16 and Glebe beat Newcastle 8-5. These matches paved the way for arguably the best rugby league competition the world has ever seen.
131 Stadium Australia was built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, but had its name changed for the beginning of the 2002 season. What did it become?
Answer: Telstra Stadium

This happened due to Telstra's sponsorship of it. In 2002 the Sydney Football Stadium became the Aussie Stadium, and EnergyAustralia is what Newcastle's Marathon Stadium was changed to. Stadium Australia set the world record rugby league crowd in 1999's Grand Final between Melbourne and St George-Illawarra. This record was 107,999 - a capacity crowd (sometimes given as 107,558).
Question Reference: Quiz: NRL Grounds.
132 Where did South Sydney play their home matches between 1948 and 1997, before their move to the Sydney Football Stadium? _________ Oval
Answer: Redfern

Hope you liked my Souths quiz ... stay tuned for quizzes on all the former clubs that have played in the Aussie premiership.
133 Who was the sole NSW state-of-origin representative in the Cowboys squad in 2000?
Answer: Tim Brasher

Unfortunately Brasher did not play in 2001 due to injury.
134 The Warriors had 2 draws through to the end of 2000, and both came in the same season. Which season was that?
Answer: 2000

They were both 18-18, firstly against Newcastle, then against the Bulldogs. Interestingly, they also drew with the Bulldogs early in the 2001 season.
135 How many different names has the Sharks home ground had, from 1968 to 2001 inclusive?
Answer: 5

Toyota Park (the ground's name in 2001) was previously known as Shark Park, Caltex Field, Ronson Field and Endeavour Field ... who knows how many more name changes we will have in the future!
Question Reference: Quiz: Cronulla Sharks.
136 Adam 'Mad Dog' MacDougall made his debut for which Sydney based club?
Answer: Sydney Roosters

137 What team did Willie Carne play for?
Answer: Brisbane

Willie Carne played for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL). He was a key player for the team during the 1990s, known for his exceptional speed and agility on the field. Carne played for the Broncos for seven seasons, from 1990 to 1996, and scored an impressive 99 tries during that time. He was also a member of the Australian national team, helping the team win the Rugby League World Cup in 1992. Despite his success as a player, Carne's career was plagued by off-field issues, including drug addiction and legal problems. Despite these challenges, his contributions to the Broncos during his time with the team are still remembered and celebrated by fans today.
138 What was the nickname of North Sydney?
Answer: Bears

Joined competition in 1908 and merged with Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 2000 to form the Northern Eagles. Colours were Black and Red. The joint venture Northern Eagles lasted three season; it was disbanded at the end of the 2002 season and the two clubs went their seeparate ways. Manly continued as a member of the NRL.
139 Eastern Suburbs (later known as the Roosters) only lost two games in their debut season (1908): one was against South Sydney in the final. Who was the other against?
Answer: Glebe

Easts finished second in the NSWRL standings for 1908, with 8 wins from 9 matches (for and against gave Souths the minor premiership). They beat Norths 23-10 in the minor semi final, before losing the final to Souths 14-12.
140 Brisbane are also known as who?
Answer: Broncos

Joined competition in 1988. Colours are Maroon, White and Yellow.
141 North Queensland has the nickname of what?
Answer: Cowboys

Joined competition in 1995. Colours are Navy Blue, Yellow and White.
142 Parramatta won how many games in their debut season (1947)?
Answer: 3

Their first win was over Wests, 13-8, in round 8. They received the wooden spoon in 1947.
143 The now defunct South Queensland team had the mascot name of what?
Answer: Crushers

Joined competition in 1995 and left in 1997. Colours were Aztec Gold, Blue and Red.
144 What position did Brisbane finish in their debut season (1988)?
Answer: 7th

The Broncos stunned defending premiers Manly in their first game, 44-10.
145 What's the nickname of Canberra?
Answer: Raiders

Joined the competition in 1982. Colours are Lime Green, Yellow and White.
146 Cronulla-Sutherland has the nickname of what?
Answer: Sharks

They joined competition in 1967. Colours are Blue, White and Black.
147 The NRL New Zealand team is also known as the __________ .
Answer: Warriors

They joined the Australian rugby league competition in 1995 as the Auckland Warriors. Colours are Blue, White, Red and Green. They became the NZ Warriors in 2001.
148 The now defunct team from Perth were the ___________ .
Answer: Western Reds

They joined competition in 1995 and left in 1997. Colours were Red, Black, Yellow, and White.
149 What nickname belonged to the now defunct Hunter team?
Answer: Mariners

Joined the Super League competition in 1997 and left at the end of the season. Colours were Blue, Yellow and White.
150 Newtown was also known as what?
Answer: Jets

They joined competition in 1908 as a foundation member and were ejected at the end of the 1983 season. Colours were Royal Blue and White.