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Quiz about Auckland Ranfurly Shield
Quiz about Auckland Ranfurly Shield

Auckland Ranfurly Shield Trivia Quiz


The greatest of all Ranfurly Shield Reigns was undoubtedly this one by Auckland. But how much do you remember about this era from?

A multiple-choice quiz by barrintus. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
barrintus
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
245,990
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
473
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Auckland won the Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury on September 28th 1985, but what was the half time score? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Auckland had a stiff challenge in the second defence of the shield, and won 12-9 against who? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the first challenge of the 1986 season, what was the score against Thames Valley? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The first "Battle of the Bridge" game was held in 1986. North Harbour were at that stage in the second division. What was the final score? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which soon to be famous Rugby League player scored a hat-trick of tries for Auckland against Counties in 1989? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the most notable factor in the Canterbury Shield challenge in 1990? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was Auckland's 50th shield defence against? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many tries did Auckland Winger John Kirwan score against North Otago in 1993? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What team finally stopped the Auckland Juggernaut and won the shield from them? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was the Auckland coach when they lost the Ranfurly Shield in 1993? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Auckland won the Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury on September 28th 1985, but what was the half time score?

Answer: Auckland 24 - Canterbury 0

The final score was Auckland 28-Canterbury 23. The tryscorers for Auckland were Joe Stanley, Terry Wright, John Kirwan, John Drake, and Steve McDowell.
2. Auckland had a stiff challenge in the second defence of the shield, and won 12-9 against who?

Answer: Counties

Auckland may have won the game, but Counties managed the games only try scored by McLean.
3. In the first challenge of the 1986 season, what was the score against Thames Valley?

Answer: 97-0

Auckland turned down a penalty opportunity in the last minute which would have taken them to 100 points, and decided to try and score a try instead.
4. The first "Battle of the Bridge" game was held in 1986. North Harbour were at that stage in the second division. What was the final score?

Answer: 18-6

Up until 1984, North Harbour formed part of the Auckland Rugby Union.
5. Which soon to be famous Rugby League player scored a hat-trick of tries for Auckland against Counties in 1989?

Answer: Matthew Ridge

Before finding fame as a television host, Ridgey played for both the Manly Sea Eagles and the Auckland Warriors in the ARL.
6. What was the most notable factor in the Canterbury Shield challenge in 1990?

Answer: There were no scrums

After their hooker was taken from the field, Canterbury claimed to not have a suitably experienced replacement, and the referee had to order that no scrums be packed down.
7. Who was Auckland's 50th shield defence against?

Answer: Otago

Auckland won the game 21-16.
8. How many tries did Auckland Winger John Kirwan score against North Otago in 1993?

Answer: 8

His 40 points in this game set a new Ranfurly Shield record for most points in a single game.
9. What team finally stopped the Auckland Juggernaut and won the shield from them?

Answer: Waikato

The final score was 17-6 to Waikato. Ian Foster scored a famous try and dropped a goal to help take Waikato to victory at Eden Park.
10. Who was the Auckland coach when they lost the Ranfurly Shield in 1993?

Answer: Graham Henry

Henry later became famous as coach of the Welsh national side, before coming back to New Zealand as coach of the All Blacks.
Source: Author barrintus

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