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1. Ireland, having been beaten by France, could no longer win the Grand Slam (only awarded to the team that beats the other five). However, they went to Scotland still able to win the trophy for beating the other three 'Home Union' teams. What is that trophy called?
2. Brian O'Driscoll was captain of Ireland against Scotland for a record-equalling 36th time. Which charismatic captain's record did he equal?
3. Who scored the only try in the Scotland v Ireland match?
4. What did Scotland's coach Frank Hadden describe Ireland as after the match?
5. After 41 minutes of the Scotland v Ireland game, Hugo Southwell was substituted by a player making his debut for Scotland. What was interesting about this player?
6. There were four tries scored in the Italy against Wales games. All the following players scored points in the match. Which one scored one of the four tries?
7. Italy won this match 23-20. Who was leading at half time?
8. No one was sent off during the Italy against Wales match.
9. During the last minute of the match against Italy, having asked the referee how much time they had left, what did Welsh player James Hook do?
10. Who was awarded Man of The Match in Wales against Italy?
11. Who was England's captain for the game against France, controversially selected at the age of 35, thirteen years after winning his first cap?
12. With Jonny Wilkinson still injured, two new players made their debut at stand off, Toby Flood and, after he was injured, Shane Geraghty. What did they contribute to the score?
13. Despite the performance, neither of the two stand offs won the Man of the Match award. This went to another of the new generation. Who?
14. For the first time in this Championship, on the TV coverage could be heard England's unofficial Rugby 'anthem' from the Twickenham terraces - what is this called?
15. Who was leading the Championship going into the last weekend?
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