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17 quizzes and 170 trivia questions.
1.
  University in the NSWRL    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Way way back in the olden days of Rugby League came a team known simply as 'University'. Many have forgotten they played in the top league, but now you can learn more about them.
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Sep 05 08
Tough
timence gold member
222 plays
2.
  Glebe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another quiz about a long-forgotten team ... enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, timence, Apr 16 04
Average
timence gold member
228 plays
3.
  Newcastle of 1908    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As you may or may not know, there was a team from Newcastle in the NSWRL's first year, but it did not last. How much do you know about the original Newcastle team?
Difficult, 10 Qns, timence, Sep 05 08
Difficult
timence gold member
263 plays
4.
  The Defunct Gold Coast Team    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the team that entered the comp the same year as the Broncos, but unlike the Broncos, didn't last...
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Sep 05 08
Tough
timence gold member
489 plays
5.
  North Sydney Bears    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The mighty Bears were around for many years before they merged to become the Northern Eagles. Let's take 10 quick questions to remember them.
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Feb 24 03
Tough
timence gold member
495 plays
6.
  Annandale    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
OK this one will be a toughie: it's on the team from Annandale, which played in the Aussie competition many many years ago.
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Mar 04 08
Tough
timence gold member
222 plays
7.
  Hunter Mariners Players    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Hunter Mariners were part of the failed "super league" experiment of the nineties. Despite some credible results, they only lasted the one season (1997) before being cut. This is all about the Mariners players.
Tough, 10 Qns, Knightsmadninja, Jul 29 04
Tough
Knightsmadninja
314 plays
8.
  Cumberland DRLFC    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Cumberland played in the Australian competition many moons ago ... do you know anything about them?
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Apr 13 06
Tough
timence gold member
204 plays
9.
  Western Reds    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For a little while there was a team from Western Australia known as the Western Reds. Like several other clubs, it was short lived, being shut down not long after the Super League war ended. Enjoy the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, timence, Aug 12 02
Average
timence gold member
319 plays
10.
  Northern Eagles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the merged Eagles, now defunct ... good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Apr 16 04
Tough
timence gold member
463 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What name were the Reds known as?

From Quiz "Glebe"




11.
  Hunter Mariners    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Remember the Hunter Mariners? They were brought in for Super League, but didn't last the distance.
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Jul 11 05
Tough
timence gold member
340 plays
12.
  Defunct NRL Clubs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the past clubs of the NSWRL, ARL, Super League, and NRL.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Fi B, Dec 11 08
Difficult
Fi B
483 plays
13.
  Newtown RLFC    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Remember Newtown? They were around for many years, but eventually died.
Difficult, 10 Qns, timence, Jun 12 03
Difficult
timence gold member
313 plays
14.
  South Queensland    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you remember the South Queensland Crushers (1995-1997)?
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Jul 11 05
Tough
timence gold member
413 plays
15.
  Adelaide Rams    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The first quiz on former Australian Rugby League Clubs. Hope you enjoy it!
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Sep 05 08
Tough
timence gold member
405 plays
16.
  Adelaide Rams 1998    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quiz on the former club from South Australia.
Tough, 10 Qns, losermobile, Dec 22 02
Tough
losermobile
315 plays
17.
  Perth Reds    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about when the Western Reds were known as the Perth Reds, when competing in the Super League competition in 1997.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Superleague, Sep 21 04
Difficult
Superleague
265 plays

NRL Defunct Clubs Trivia Questions
1. The Perth Reds played their last match, scored their biggest win and their worst defeat against this club. Who was it?

From Quiz Perth Reds

Answer: Canterbury Bulldogs

The score from their last match was 16-36 in favour of Canterbury, their biggest win was 34-6 obviously in favour of the Perth Reds and their worst defeat, which happened when they were known as the Western Reds was 42-0 obviously in favour of Sydney Bulldogs, which is what Canterbury were known as then.

2. What year did the Western Reds play their first season?

From Quiz Western Reds

Answer: 1995

They joined the ARL in 1995, then moved over to the Super League competition in 1997.

3. When did University join the NSWRL?

From Quiz University in the NSWRL

Answer: 1920

Sydney University put in a team in 1920.

4. What year did South Queensland join the competition?

From Quiz South Queensland

Answer: 1995

That year there were 20 teams, the most there have ever been.

5. When did North Sydney join the NSWRL?

From Quiz North Sydney Bears

Answer: 1908

One of the 9 founding clubs, along with South Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, Newtown, Western Suburbs, Balmain, Glebe, Newcastle and Cumberland.

6. What year did Newtown join the league?

From Quiz Newtown RLFC

Answer: 1908

Yep, one of the 8 foundation clubs.

7. Newcastle first joined the league in 1908. How many seasons did they last?

From Quiz Newcastle of 1908

Answer: 2

Unfortunately they played in 1908 and 1909 and that was it, until the Knights made a triumphant return almost 80 years later: 1988.

8. What year did the Hunter Mariners play their first season?

From Quiz Hunter Mariners

Answer: 1997

This is an easy one: they came in the split competition year of 1997 (the other new franchise that year was in Adelaide Aces). The Mariners played two trial games in the 1996 pre-season, but the team had to be disbanded following the legal restrictions placed on Super League, which prevented the 1996 rebel competition from commencing.

9. What year did Glebe join the NSWRL competition?

From Quiz Glebe

Answer: 1908

Another of the 'foundation' clubs.

10. What year did Gold Coast first join the rugby league?

From Quiz The Defunct Gold Coast Team

Answer: 1988

A milestone year for Rugby League. We welcomed three new teams to the comp', Brisbane Broncos, Newcastle Knights and Gold Coast Giants. It was also the year the Sydney Football Stadium was opened, and became league headquarters.

11. What year did Cumberland join the rugby league premiership?

From Quiz Cumberland DRLFC

Answer: 1908

Yes indeed, they were one of the 'foundation' clubs.

12. In the 1998 season, which team did the Rams beat for their first win?

From Quiz Adelaide Rams 1998

Answer: Canterbury

3rd round: beat the Bulldogs 22-20 at Adelaide Oval.

13. When did Annandale join the competition?

From Quiz Annandale

Answer: 1910

The third year of the NSWRL competition.

14. When did the Adelaide Rams join the rugby league competition?

From Quiz Adelaide Rams

Answer: 1997

They were formed as part of the now defunct Super League competition.

15. In what year did the Northern Eagles first play in the NRL?

From Quiz Northern Eagles

Answer: 2000

They were the last of the joint ventures, coming together in October 1999.

16. Which defunct club did Kevin Campion not play for?

From Quiz Defunct NRL Clubs

Answer: Western Reds

He played for Gold Coast 1992-1995, St George 1996, Adelaide 1997, Brisbane 1998-2000, New Zealand 2001-2002, and has signed for North Queensland 2003-2004. He was also going to play for the Hunter Mariners in 1998 until the NRL didn't let Hunter be a part of the competition.

17. Who were one of the only two sponsors of the Perth Reds in 1997?

From Quiz Perth Reds

Answer: QBE West

QBE West also sponsor the Perth Glory NSL Team. Ansett Australia sponsored them on the sleeves. Ansett were involved with most, if not all, Super League Teams.

18. What year was their last in the competition?

From Quiz Western Reds

Answer: 1997

They only played 3 seasons. There was no room for them in the 20-team NRL competition of 1998.

19. What year was University's last in the competition?

From Quiz University in the NSWRL

Answer: 1937

They lasted 18 full seasons, which is pretty good compared to most other 'defunct clubs'.

20. What were South Queensland called?

From Quiz South Queensland

Answer: Crushers

21. North Sydney won how many premierships?

From Quiz North Sydney Bears

Answer: 2

Despit being in existence for 92 years they had only 2 premierships, way back in 1921 and 1922.

22. What were Newtown called when they entered the competition?

From Quiz Newtown RLFC

Answer: Bluebags

They were the Bluebags 1908 to 1972, and become the Jets in 1973.

23. How many matches did Newcastle win in 1908 out of the 9 they played?

From Quiz Newcastle of 1908

Answer: 4

They beat Cumberland, Western Suburbs, Newtown and Balmain.

24. What year did Hunter play their last season?

From Quiz Hunter Mariners

Answer: 1997

Yes, they lasted one solitary year. There was no room for them in the combined ARL-Super League joint venture, the NRL competition of 1998.

25. When did Glebe play their last season in the competition?

From Quiz Glebe

Answer: 1929

Indeed, they lasted more than 20 years.

26. Gold Coast entered the competition as the Giants, and exited the competition as the Chargers. What name did they play under in between?

From Quiz The Defunct Gold Coast Team

Answer: The Seagulls

The only team in league history to play under three different names! They were actually called the Gladiators for a brief period (just before the 1996 kick-off) but they never played under the name.

27. What year was Cumberland's last year in the competition?

From Quiz Cumberland DRLFC

Answer: 1908

Yep, they only lasted for one whole season!

28. Who was the top point scorer in 1998 for the Rams?

From Quiz Adelaide Rams 1998

Answer: Graham Appo

12 tries and 34 goals for 116 points, a club record.

29. When did Annandale play their last season?

From Quiz Annandale

Answer: 1920

Yes, they lasted for 11 seasons.

30. What colours were Adelaide's uniforms?

From Quiz Adelaide Rams

Answer: Red and Blue

Just the plain old red and blue strip.

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