Rugby World Cup Trivia

1. Where was the 2019 Rugby World Cup held? It was the first time to be held outside one of the Tier 1 nations.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup 2019: Just the Facts

Answer: Japan

The opening match was played in Tokyo Stadium. Later in the tournament three matches were cancelled due to the effects of Typhoon Hagibis.

From Quiz South Africa and the Rugby World Cup

Answer: 1995

When the tournament was started in 1987 South Africa was under international boycott because of the apartheid system in operation in the country. With the dismantling of the apartheid system, South Africa was readmitted to international Rugby in 1992. They then took part in the next competition, in 1995, which was actually held in South Africa

From Quiz RWC 1987-2015 : The First Eight Editions

Answer: England

It would have been funny if the eight Cups were split equally, but it didn't go that way. Australia and South Africa did win two World titles each (1991 and 1999 AUS; 1995 and 2007 RSA), New Zealand got three (1987, 2011 and 2015), and the remaining one was won by England (2003). On a side note, England is the only nation from the northern hemisphere to win a World Cup during this period.

From Quiz 2015 iRB Rugby World Cup

Answer: England

The first World Cup was held in 1987, and the event has been repeated every four years. Other nations to host the tournament have included New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and France.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup

Answer: Johnny Wilkinson

Johnny kicked a drop goal in the final 21 seconds to give England a 20-17 victory.

From Quiz Rugby World Cups

Answer: David Kirk

David Kirk was the first man to lift the rugby World Cup after New Zealand beat France, 29-9.

From Quiz World Cup Rugby

Answer: 1987

The Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand, and ended the importance of winning a Grand Slam in Britain (ie, defeating England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales), as it gave the title of World Champions to the winner. Australia won the Grand Slam for thr first time in 1984 (the last time it was won), with Mark Ella becoming the first person to score a try in all four internationals.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup

Answer: 1987

The first cup was won by the powerful New Zealand team. 20 countries participated in this, the fifth World Cup.

From Quiz 1995 World Cup

Answer: South Africa

This was the first World Cup ever that was held in just the one country.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup: 1987-1999

Answer: 3

Australia was the only nation to win it twice (1991, 1999). New Zealand won the first in 1987, and South Africa won in 1995.

From Quiz Rugby World Cups

Answer: He scored 4 tries.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup: France 2023

Answer: Chile

Portugal were making their second appearance in the competition, 16 years after their first. Uruguay were making their fifth overall appearance and their third in a row. Tonga were taking part in their ninth World Cup. In qualifying, Chile beat both Canada and the USA -- Canada failed to qualify for the first time ever and the USA for the first time in 28 years. Chile's tournament was a tough one. They lost all their Pool D matches but took great heart from scoring their first try against Tier 1 opposition, in their game against their neighbours Argentina.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup 2019: Just the Facts

Answer: South Africa

South Africa became the first team to win a rugby World Cup after losing one of their pool matches. They were beaten 23-13 by New Zealand on the second day of the tournament.

From Quiz South Africa and the Rugby World Cup

Answer: 1995

They beat New Zealand 15-12 in a pulsating game in Johannesburg. It was the first year South Africa had been allowed to take part and the victory was seen as helping to bring unity to the newly democratic nation.

From Quiz RWC 1987-2015 : The First Eight Editions

Answer: France

Les Bleus reached the final three times, in 1987, 1999 and 2011. The other three teams complete the list of nations that made it at least to the semi-finals during the first eight World Cups.

From Quiz 2015 iRB Rugby World Cup

Answer: New Zealand

The All Blacks from New Zealand had won the 2011 tournament, played in their home country. The final had been hard fought at that time, with the All Blacks only just scraping past France 8-7.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup

Answer: Australia & New Zealand combined

Although New Zealand was considered the main host, 2 stadiums in Australia were utilised.

From Quiz Rugby World Cups

Answer: Nick Farr Jones

Nick Farr Jones captained Australia in the second World Cup final, beating England by 12-6.

From Quiz World Cup Rugby

Answer: New Zealand

The All Blacks had been an invincible force in the past and could now prove that they were the world beaters. NZ defeated the valiant French 29-9.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup

Answer: Argentina

Rugby has been played in Argentina since the nineteenth century. Their team captain was Agustin Pichot, one of the best scrum halfs in the game.

From Quiz 1995 World Cup

Answer: South Africa & New Zealand

This game was South Africa's first ever World Cup final, and NZ's second. South Africa won the game 15-12.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup: 1987-1999

Answer: Michael Jones

He plays for New Zealand.

From Quiz Rugby World Cups

Answer: South Africa and Canada

From Quiz Rugby World Cup: France 2023

Answer: Australia

Australia, champions in 1991 and 1999, had a tournament to forget. Drawn in Pool C, they opened with a decent performance and victory over Georgia but then lost the two crucial matches in the pool. Firstly they suffered their first defeat to Fiji for 53 years (15-22) before succumbing to a heavy loss to Wales (6-40). A victory over Portugal in their final game wasn't enough to save them. It was the first time they;d failed to qualify for the quarter-fnals.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup 2019: Just the Facts

Answer: Handre Pollard (SA)

Handre Pollard scored a total of 69 points being 9 conversions, 16 penalties and 1 drop goal. Owen Farrell of England was second with 58 points.

From Quiz South Africa and the Rugby World Cup

Answer: World in Union

The words are by the British lyricist Charlie Skarbek and were originally written for the 1991 competition. The words try to capture the spirit of international friendship that the competition is all about.

From Quiz 2015 iRB Rugby World Cup

Answer: Japan defeated South Africa.

The victory of the rank-outsider Japanese team over the heavyweight Springboks by 34-32 was considered one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history, and ensured a high level of interest in the tournament.

From Quiz Rugby World Cup

Answer: Webb Ellis Cup

Named for William Webb Ellis, from Rugby School, the proported inventor of Rugby.

From Quiz Rugby World Cups

Answer: Francois Pienaar

Francois Pienaar captained South Africa to a 15-12 win over New Zealand.

From Quiz World Cup Rugby

Answer: Australia

Led by greats such as David Campese, Tim Horan, Michael Lynagh, and captain Nick Farr-Jones, Australia won a tight final against England, winning 12-6.

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