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10 Question Sports Quiz: Aussie Rugby League | Rugby League

A mixture of questions about the NSWRL/ARL/NRL in the modern era.

A multiple-choice quiz by twinkles76. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
twinkles76

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
67,813

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
660

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Newtown's last year in the NSWRL premiership? Hint

1981

1984

1983

1982

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first coach of the North Queensland Cowboys when they joined the ARL in 1995? Hint

Grant Bell

Greame Lowe

Tim Sheens

Mark Murray

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was Illawarra's captain the year they qualified for the finals for the first time? Hint

Ian Russell

Michael Bolt

Dean Schifilliti

John Cross

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who scored the first premiership try at Parramatta Stadium? Hint

Peter Sterling

Steve Sharp

Brett Kenny

Mick Cronin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the coach of Newcastle Knights when they were (re)admitted to the premiership in 1988? Hint

David Waite

Steve Sharp

Mal Reilly

Allan McMahon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who threw the last pass in the 1997 ARL Grand Final? Hint

Owen Craigie

Robbie O'Davis

Matthew Johns

Andrew Johns

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played in five consecutive grand finals from 1989 to 1993? Hint

Laurie Daley

Glenn Lazarus

Steve Walters

Kevin Walters

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the Clive Churchill medal in 1989? Hint

Laurie Daley

John Ferguson

Mal Meninga

Bradley Clyde

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sprinted 98 metres to score a try in the 1992 Grand Final? Hint

Allan Langer

Chris Johns

Steve Renouf

Michael Hancock

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which club lost a premiership match in every mainland capital? Hint

Canberra

Canterbury-Bankstown

Balmain

Parramatta

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Newtown's last year in the NSWRL premiership?

Answer: 1983

The Newtown Jets won their last game in the comp. They beat Canberra 9-6.

2. Who was the first coach of the North Queensland Cowboys when they joined the ARL in 1995?

Answer: Grant Bell

The former New Zealand international only lasted one year at the Cowboys before Graeme Lowe took over in 1996. Tim Sheens coached the Cowboys from 1997 to 2001.

3. Who was Illawarra's captain the year they qualified for the finals for the first time?

Answer: Dean Schifilliti

Illawarra first made the finals in 1992 - 10 years after they joined the NSWRL competition in 1982. They made the finals again in 1997.

4. Who scored the first premiership try at Parramatta Stadium?

Answer: Steve Sharp

The first game at Parramatta Stadium was in 1986 with Parramatta playing St. George. Steve Sharp scored first for Parramatta. The same year they won the Winfield Cup beating Canterbury 4-2 with that being the first tryless grand final.

5. Who was the coach of Newcastle Knights when they were (re)admitted to the premiership in 1988?

Answer: Allan McMahon

He only lasted until midway through 1991 with Newcastle. He did sign with Illawarra in 1996 but his contract didn't last long as it was torn up before it's completion. Newcastle were a founding member of the NSWRL competition in 1908 (they left after one season).

6. Who threw the last pass in the 1997 ARL Grand Final?

Answer: Andrew Johns

Newcastle came from 16-4 down at half time to beat Manly-Warringah, with the last pass going to Darren Albert for a memorable win. Darren Albert did it again in 1999 with a last minute try against the Dragons to win a match for the Knights.

7. Who played in five consecutive grand finals from 1989 to 1993?

Answer: Glenn Lazarus

He played with Canberra 1989-90-91 and Brisbane 1992-93 and ended up winning another title with Melbourne in 1999, to become the first person to win the Grand Final with three different clubs.

8. Who won the Clive Churchill medal in 1989?

Answer: Bradley Clyde

This was his first Clive Churchill medal, playing for Canberra. He was the first player to win it twice, winning it again in 1991 with Canberra in a losing side. The Clive Churchill medal is won by the best player in the grand final. Brad Clyde is rated one of the best locks to ever lace on a boot.

9. Who sprinted 98 metres to score a try in the 1992 Grand Final?

Answer: Steve Renouf

He was chased gamely by the great Ricky Walford which put an end to any hope of St George making a comeback in the Grand Final. Brisbane going on to win the game 28-8.

10. Which club lost a premiership match in every mainland capital?

Answer: Balmain

Balmain were the only club to play in every mainland capital. In addition to losses in Syndey-Canberra-Brisbane-Melbourner, they lost in the other 3 capital cities as follows:

19th April 1991 : Richardson Pk, Darwin : Penrith 14, balmain 0
28th June 1991 : Adelaide Oval : St George 16, Balmain 2
15th April 1994 : WACA in Perth : Penrith 24, Balmain 0

Source: Author twinkles76

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