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1.
  The Rugby Tri Nations and Beyond    
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Here are some questions about the Tri Nations, and its successor, from its inception until 2021 inclusive.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Feb 17 22
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  Test Rugby Venues    
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Test your knowledge of international rugby union venues in this quiz which I have adopted from one originally submitted by user abnutta.
Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Jan 17 23
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  British and Irish Lions in Australia, 2013    
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Here are 10 questions on the 3 match test series played between Australia and the British and Irish Lions in June/July 2013.
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  Rugby Nations    
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A mix of history and results to challenge your rugby knowledge.
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  Lions Tour of Australia 2001    
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Let's see how much you know about the tour in 2001 of the British Lions.
Tough, 10 Qns, slacob, May 01 09
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  All Blacks v South Africa    
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All Blacks v South Africa Rugby Quiz: Test your knowledge of some obscure and some not so obscure facts relating to Rugby test matches played between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks. (as of April 2001)
Difficult, 10 Qns, abnutta, Nov 21 02
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  Australia vs England: 2003    
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June 2003 saw England defeat both New Zealand and Australia away from home. Never done before the second game is broken down here for you to feel proud or not so.
Difficult, 15 Qns, doomed, Dec 04 09
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  All Blacks v Australia    
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All Blacks v Australia Rugby Quiz: Test your knowledge of some obscure and some not so obscure facts relating to Rugby test matches played between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks. (as of April 2001)
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, abnutta, Nov 21 02
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trivia question Quick Question
South Africa became Tri Nation champions for the first time in which year?

From Quiz "The Rugby Tri Nations and Beyond"





Rugby Tests Trivia Questions
1. Who was head coach of the British and Irish Lions on this tour?

From Quiz British and Irish Lions in Australia, 2013

Answer: Warren Gatland

Wales head coach Warren Gatland was appointed as head coach of the Lions for this tour in September 2012. Gatland had previously been the forwards coach for the Lions in the 2009 tour to South Africa.

2. What animal appears on the crest of the Argentinian rugby jersey?

From Quiz Rugby Nations

Answer: Jaguar

South African journalists mistakenly thought the Jaguar on their jerseys was a Puma and labelled the team the Pumas; and the name stuck. This was in 1965 when the Argentinian team was touring Rhodesia and South Africa. Interestingly, the Argentinian 2nd XV use the name the Jaguars.

3. New Zealand play home tests at a number of stadiums. In which city is the main rugby union venue known as Eden Park?

From Quiz Test Rugby Venues

Answer: Auckland

Eden Park is located in New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland. Opened in 1900, it has the biggest capacity of any stadium in the country, and hosts cricket tests as well as rugby matches. The normal capacity is 50,000, but can be expanded to 60,000 with temporary seating.

4. In what year did the Springboks first win a test series in New Zealand?

From Quiz All Blacks v South Africa

Answer: 1937

New Zealand won the 1st test, Soouth Africa won the 2nd and 3rd tests.

5. The Australian team of what year came to be known as the Woeful Wallabies and the Awful Aussies?

From Quiz All Blacks v Australia

Answer: 1972

They lost all 3 tests against New Zealand, with an average score of 32-8.

6. The Tri Nations was set up in 1996 as a competition between rugby playing nations from which part of the world?

From Quiz The Rugby Tri Nations and Beyond

Answer: Southern hemisphere

The competition was conceived as a counterpart to the Six Nations (originally Five Nations) tournament held between England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France initially, with Italy a later addition. The three nations are New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

7. Sam Warburton was selected as captain of the Lions -- for which nation does he play?

From Quiz British and Irish Lions in Australia, 2013

Answer: Wales

Sam Warburton made his debut for Wales in 2009 and has made 38 appearances for them. He was made captain of the Wales in June 2011 captaining them at the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup and the 2012 Six Nations. He was appointed Lions captain in April 2013.

8. After the Gleneagles Agreement in 1977 isolated South Africa due to their apartheid policies, which nation was the last to play South Africa in full internationals between 1977 and 1992 (when they were re-admitted to international rugby)?

From Quiz Rugby Nations

Answer: England

England last toured South Africa in 1984, after tours by New Zealand (1981) and the Lions (1980).

9. Scotland's home rugby union venue, Murrayfield, is located in which city?

From Quiz Test Rugby Venues

Answer: Edinburgh

Scotland originally played home tests elsewhere in Edinburgh, at Inverleith, before Murrayfield Stadium was opened in 1925. Crowds of over 100,000 were seen there before it was redeveloped into an all-seater stadium in the late 1990s, with a capacity of 67,144.

10. In what year did the All Blacks first win a test series in South Africa?

From Quiz All Blacks v South Africa

Answer: 1996

New Zealand won the 1st and 2nd tests. South Africa won the 3rd test.

11. When Australia beat New Zealand by 6 points at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1979 it was the All Blacks first defeat on Australian soil in how many years?

From Quiz All Blacks v Australia

Answer: 45 years

The Wallabies last victory over the All Blacks on Australian soil before that was on 11th August 1934.

12. The first test got off to a dramatic start when Australian centre, Christian Leali'ifano, appeared to knock himself out while making a tackle. How many seconds into his debut was Leali'ifano when he was taken off on a stretcher due to this incident?

From Quiz British and Irish Lions in Australia, 2013

Answer: 52

Christian Leali'ifano was only on the field for 52 seconds in his first match for Australia after knocking himself out when his head hit Jonathan Davies' hip in a tackle. Fortunately Leali'ifano made a swift recovery and was able to play in the 2nd and 3rd tests.

13. What is the non-corporate name of the home of Irish rugby in Dublin?

From Quiz Test Rugby Venues

Answer: Lansdowne Road

A new stadium opened in 2010 on the site of the old Lansdowne Road ground. It is home to Ireland's home international soccer matches as well as rugby. The capacity of the new stadium was 51,700. The new ground was called the Aviva Stadium when it first opened following a sponsorship deal, but the old Lansdowne Road moniker is still in use .

14. What is New Zealands greatest margin of victory over South Africa?

From Quiz All Blacks v South Africa

Answer: 28 points

New Zealand defeated South Africa 28-0 at Carisbrook, Dunedin in 1999 beating their 20 point margin of victory in 1997.

15. What is the longest period of time New Zealand has held the Bledisloe Cup?

From Quiz All Blacks v Australia

Answer: 28 years

New Zealand regained the cup in 1951 beating Australia 3-1 in the tests, and held it until 1979 when they lost the one-off test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

16. The Tri Nations incorporates the long established (1930s) competition between New Zealand and Australia. What is the name of this tournament?

From Quiz The Rugby Tri Nations and Beyond

Answer: Bledisloe Cup

There is some dispute over whether the Bledisloe Cup began in 1931 or 1932, but it is a well established competition. The number of matches played varies depending upon whether or not the Rugby World Cup is also on that year's schedule, but consists of three matches in the early twenty-first century. Other competitions which are also included as part of the main contest are the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate between Australia and South Africa, the Freedom Cup between South Africa and New Zealand and the Puma Trophy between Australia and Argentina. The Trans-Tasman Trophy is a cricket competition between New Zealand and Australia, the Calcutta Cup is awarded to the winner of the Six Nations match between Scotland and England and the Melrose Cup is for the winners of the Rugby World Cup Sevens.

17. Australia had a chance to win the first test right at the end. Who missed the penalty that would have given Australia the win?

From Quiz British and Irish Lions in Australia, 2013

Answer: Kurtley Beale

Australia had the opportunity to win the first test when they were awarded a penalty in the 78th minute of the match. Kurtly Beale, on as a replacement for the injured Berrick Barnes, slipped as he went to kick the ball -- resulting in the ball failing to make it over the bar and giving victory to the lions with a score of 23-21.

18. Which nation won the first ever rugby international?

From Quiz Rugby Nations

Answer: Scotland

Scotland beat England in the first rugby international, played at Raeburn Place in March 1871. The score was 1 goal to nil, as tries were not counted in the results at the time. Scotland scored 2 tries, and the match winning conversion, while England scored 1 try.

19. South Africa plays home rugby tests all across the country. In which city is Loftus Versfeld Stadium located?

From Quiz Test Rugby Venues

Answer: Pretoria

Loftus Versfeld, in the administrative capital of South Africa, Pretoria, was opened in 1923. It is home to the Blue Bulls of the United Rugby Championship, as well as being a regular venue for South Africa home games. Its capcity is around 52,000.

20. What is South Africa's greatest margin of victory over New Zealand?

From Quiz All Blacks v South Africa

Answer: 17 points

South Africa defeated New Zealand 17-0 at Kingsmead, Durban in 1928. The closest they have come to bettering that effort is a 12 point victory at Athletic Park, Wellington in 1981.

21. What is the longest period of time Australia has held the Bledisloe Cup?

From Quiz All Blacks v Australia

Answer: 4 years

Australia regained the cup in 1998 beating New Zealand 3 tests to nil and currently hold the cup as of August 2001.

22. Which Australian player was responsible for scoring the only try of the 2nd test?

From Quiz British and Irish Lions in Australia, 2013

Answer: Adam Ashley-Cooper

In a match where the bulk of the points came from the kickers Adam Ashley-Cooper managed to score a crucial try in the 76th minute. The try was successfully converted by Christian Leali'ifano.

23. Who was the first national rugby team to win 18 consecutive test matches?

From Quiz Rugby Nations

Answer: Lithuania

Lithuania won 18 consecutive games between 2008 and 2010 in the European Nations Cup, breaking the record of 17 consecutive victories, held jointly by South Africa (1997-98) and New Zealand (1965-1969). The Ukraine were the team to break the Lithuanians' run of wins, in a 2011 Rugby World Cup playoff match.

24. What unusual nickname is sometimes used to refer to England's home stadium, Twickenham?

From Quiz Test Rugby Venues

Answer: The Cabbage Patch

Twickenham Stadium, located in the London district of the same name, has been the home of the England national team since 1907. It was built on the site of a market garden, thus the nickname. In 2003, it had a capacity of 82,000; making it the biggest rugby-specific stadium in the world.

25. Who was sent off during the Eden Park test of 1997 between South Africa and New Zealand for stomping on the face of Sean Fitzpatrick?

From Quiz All Blacks v South Africa

Answer: Andre Venter

James Small was later given a yellow card in the same match.

26. In which year was the first ever Bledisloe Cup test held?

From Quiz All Blacks v Australia

Answer: 1931

New Zealand became the first holders of the Bledisloe Cup by defeating Australia 20-13 at Eden Park, Auckland.

27. South Africa became Tri Nation champions for the first time in which year?

From Quiz The Rugby Tri Nations and Beyond

Answer: 1998

South Africa won all four of the matches they played, although two of them were by the narrowest possible margin. The game against Australia, in Australia, ended with 13 points to Australia and 14 to South Africa, while they defeated New Zealand in their home fixture by 24 points to 23. It was a poor year for New Zealand by their normal standards as they lost all four of their matches.

28. What jersey colour was the first national jersey colour adopted by Australian Rugby?

From Quiz Rugby Nations

Answer: Green

Prior to the 1930s, the Wallabies would play in the state jersey of NSW (sky blue) or Queensland (maroon), with an Australian coat of arms sewn over the top of the state logo. The first adopted national jersey was emerald green, and worn until the 1960s, where it was dropped to avoid a clash with the South African jersey, in favour of the currently recognised colour of gold.

29. France play most of their home rugby union matches at the Stade de France, located in which Paris commune?

From Quiz Test Rugby Venues

Answer: Saint-Denis

France were based across Paris at the Parc des Princes until moving to the Stade de France in Saint-Denis in 1997. The stadium was built for the 1998 soccer World Cup with a capacity of 81,500.

30. Which All Black has scored the most test tries by a forward for New Zealand versus South Africa?

From Quiz All Blacks v South Africa

Answer: Zinzan Brooke

He has scored 4 tries in 12 appearances v South Africa.

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