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Ireland Team: 2003 Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge on Six Nations/Summer tour 2003. Fairly easy you will agree.

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

Author
niallius

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,387

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
608

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who captained Ireland in the Six Nations decider at Lansdowne Road? Hint

Brian O'Driscoll

Ronan O Gara

Keith Wood

David Humphreys

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ireland finished third in the Six Nations?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Six Nations decider, Ireland fielded three players in the back line from which province? Hint

Munster

Ulster

Connaught

Leinster

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many points did Ireland accumulate in the Six Nations? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ronan O'Gara was Ireland's top points scorer in the 6 nations?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. During the 6 Nations, speculation was mounting about Ronan O'Garas' rugby future. Did he leave in 2003 to play American football?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ireland were mauled by the world champions in Australia. Who was man of this match? Hint

George Gregan

Wendell Sailor

Elton Flately

Joe Roff

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who were Ireland's captains missing from the tour? Hint

David Wallace & Denis Hickie

Padraig Harrington & Paul McGinley

Shane Byrne & Malcolm O Kelly

Brian O Driscoll & Keith Wood

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who captained Ireland on the tour? Hint

Peter Stringer

David Humphreys

Reggie Corrigan

Ronan O Gara

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many points did Ronan O'Gara help himself to, in the sweltering heat versus Samoa in the final game? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who captained Ireland in the Six Nations decider at Lansdowne Road?

Answer: Brian O'Driscoll

Before this game, O'Driscoll had a super run as captain, as he captained Ireland to an unbeaten 11 games which included Australian and French scalps.

2. Ireland finished third in the Six Nations?

Answer: False

Ireland finished a very credible second.

3. In the Six Nations decider, Ireland fielded three players in the back line from which province?

Answer: Leinster

Ireland's Leinster representatives on the day were Girvan Dempsey, Brian O'Driscoll and Denis Hickie, with the others being David Humphreys (Ulster), Geordan Murphy (Leicester), and Kevin Maggs (Bath).

4. How many points did Ireland accumulate in the Six Nations?

Answer: 8

Victories over Scotland, Wales, Italy, and France, gave Ireland 8 points and second place.

5. Ronan O'Gara was Ireland's top points scorer in the 6 nations?

Answer: False

The correct answer here is in fact David Humphreys, who will be best remembered for a superb performance against the French at lansdowne road.

6. During the 6 Nations, speculation was mounting about Ronan O'Garas' rugby future. Did he leave in 2003 to play American football?

Answer: No

The rumours were true but rather short lived, as O'Gara continued to play rugby.

7. Ireland were mauled by the world champions in Australia. Who was man of this match?

Answer: George Gregan

George Gregan had a super game, as he bagged 2 tries in a superb all-round performance on a day to forget.

8. Who were Ireland's captains missing from the tour?

Answer: Brian O Driscoll & Keith Wood

Both were sorely missed versus Australia.

9. Who captained Ireland on the tour?

Answer: Reggie Corrigan

The experienced Leinster captain did a fine job considering certain happenings.

10. How many points did Ronan O'Gara help himself to, in the sweltering heat versus Samoa in the final game?

Answer: 32

Yes, O'Gara helped himself to a personal record points tally which included 2 tries and a fabulous drop goal from 50 yards, and silenced his critics as well as putting himself in the frame for a regular place in the team for the World Cup.

Source: Author niallius

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