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Quiz about Australia v Great Britain Early Days

Australia v Great Britain: Early Days Quiz

The Kangaroos v the British Lions - history in the making. Rugby League's Anglo-Australian Tests. How much do you know about the early days?

A multiple-choice quiz by Engadine. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Engadine

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,184

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
462

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first "Anglo-Australian" Test was held in London, in what year? Hint

1909

1908

1906

1907

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Question 2 of 10

2. H. H. Messenger or "Dally", as he was known, toured with the first Australian team to visit England. What do the initials H. H. stand for? Hint

Harold Henry

Herbert Henry

Herbert Harold

Henry Hume

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the score in the first ever "Anglo-Australian" Test? Hint

22-22

22-11

11-11

10-11

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Question 4 of 10

4. The second Test was played where? Hint

Birmingham

Newcastle-on-Tyne

London

Sydney

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Question 5 of 10

5. The third Test was held in Birmingham on 18 June 1909. How many points did Dally Messenger score for the Australians? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. The third Test in Sydney in 1910 was a "first" for what reason? Hint

Australia beat Great Britain

Australia lost to Great Britain

Australia drew with Great Britain

Great Britain won in extra time

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the second Test in 1910, what was different about the team from "Down Under"? Hint

They played as "Pacifica"

They played with only 10 players

They played as "Terra Australis"

They played as "Australasia"

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Question 8 of 10

8. On 13 July 1910 in Sydney, Australasia beat the Great Britain side by what score? Hint

32 - 5

15 - 2

30 - 2

32 -15

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Question 9 of 10

9. On 16 December 1911 Australasia played Great Britain in the second Test of the 1911-1912 series. Where did they play? Hint

Newcastle-on-Tyne

Edinburgh

London

Brisbane

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was the first Test played in Brisbane? Hint

1920

1916

1918

1914

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first "Anglo-Australian" Test was held in London, in what year?

Answer: 1908

On 12th December 1908, the first Test was held in London. The first Australian team to tour England left Sydney in August 1908, supposedly without its best players. They played 45 matches, lost two Tests and drew the other.

2. H. H. Messenger or "Dally", as he was known, toured with the first Australian team to visit England. What do the initials H. H. stand for?

Answer: Herbert Henry

Herbert Henry Messenger earned his nickname from a family friend, William Dalley who became a Premier of NSW. He resembled William Dalley's portly build and at only 172cm tall was a stocky centre!

3. What was the score in the first ever "Anglo-Australian" Test?

Answer: 22-22

On 12 December 1908 the score in the first Test was 22-22, a draw! Dally Messenger kicked five goals.

4. The second Test was played where?

Answer: Newcastle-on-Tyne

In January 1909, the second Test was held in Newcastle-on-Tyne. Dally Messenger captained the Australians and scored all their points. However, they lost to the "Poms", 15-5.

5. The third Test was held in Birmingham on 18 June 1909. How many points did Dally Messenger score for the Australians?

Answer: 0

Dally Messenger did not play in the third Test in the inaugural "Anglo-Australian" series.

6. The third Test in Sydney in 1910 was a "first" for what reason?

Answer: Australia beat Great Britain

Dally Messenger scored a try and kicked five goals to take Australia to their first win over the "Poms" in Sydney in 1910.

7. In the second Test in 1910, what was different about the team from "Down Under"?

Answer: They played as "Australasia"

In the second Test in 1910 the team from "Down Under" played as "Australasia" due to the inclusion of several New Zealand representatives.

8. On 13 July 1910 in Sydney, Australasia beat the Great Britain side by what score?

Answer: 32 -15

Australasia scored 32 points with Dally Messenger, their brilliant captain leading by example, posting a personal tally of one try and five goals.

9. On 16 December 1911 Australasia played Great Britain in the second Test of the 1911-1912 series. Where did they play?

Answer: Edinburgh

The second Test was played in Edinburgh for an 11 all draw, Australasia and Great Britain scoring three tries and one goal each.

10. When was the first Test played in Brisbane?

Answer: 1920

The first Brisbane Test was played on 23 June 1920. Australia beat Great Britain, 8-4, two tries and a goal to two goals.

Source: Author Engadine

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