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Aussie Sporting Teams Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the nicknames of some Australian sporting teams.

A multiple-choice quiz by Wallos. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Wallos

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,565

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1061

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the Adelaide women's basketball team? Hint

Thunder

Lightning

Heat

Magic

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the nickname of the South Sydney rugby league side, which was removed from the NRL for the two seasons 2000 and 2001? Hint

Swans

Rabbitohs

Tigers

Jets

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the NSW rugby union Super 14 side? Hint

Waratahs

Reds

Blues

Brumbies

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of one of the netball teams in Mebourne? Hint

Swift

Kestrels

Magic

Orioles

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1999, what was the name of the Victorian men's basketball team? Hint

Titans

Magic

Giants

Spectres

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Question 6 of 10

6. The National Soccer League team the Strikers was from which city? Hint

Brisbane

Melbourne

Sydney

Newcastle

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Australian Football League side is known as the Dockers? Hint

Port Melbourne

Fremantle

Dandenong

West Coast

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the South Australian cricket team? Hint

Redbacks

Bushrangers

Crows

Bowlers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team is known as the Lakers in the National Hockey League? Hint

Brisbane

Adelaide

Perth

Canberra

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the nickname of the Warringah rugby union club? Hint

Greens

Two Blues

Sea Eagles

Rats

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the Adelaide women's basketball team?

Answer: Lightning

2. What is the nickname of the South Sydney rugby league side, which was removed from the NRL for the two seasons 2000 and 2001?

Answer: Rabbitohs

One of the foundation members of the NSWRL competition in 1908, with 20 titles to its name.

3. What is the name of the NSW rugby union Super 14 side?

Answer: Waratahs

A strong member of the Super 14 competition which has not performed to expectations.

4. What is the name of one of the netball teams in Mebourne?

Answer: Kestrels

The other team is the Melbourne Pheonix.

5. In 1999, what was the name of the Victorian men's basketball team?

Answer: Titans

The Titans was formed as a merger between the North Melbourne Giants and South East Melbourne Magic. The South East Melbourne Magic formed from the East Melbourne Spectres and Westside Saints.

6. The National Soccer League team the Strikers was from which city?

Answer: Brisbane

Kicked out of the competetion at the end of the 2001 season they, and Canberra Cosmos, were reinstated within a few months.

7. Which Australian Football League side is known as the Dockers?

Answer: Fremantle

A shocking season in 2001 saw them win only 2 out of 22 games.

8. What is the name of the South Australian cricket team?

Answer: Redbacks

They last won the Pura Cup (when it was known as the Sheffield Shield) in 1996.

9. Which team is known as the Lakers in the National Hockey League?

Answer: Canberra

10. What is the nickname of the Warringah rugby union club?

Answer: Rats

Source: Author Wallos

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