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League! Trivia Quiz

How well do you know rugby league, known by many down under as the 'greatest game of all.' Find out with this challenging quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by spinners. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
spinners

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,889

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
915

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who scored the last try in the 1989 Grand Final? Hint

Steve Jackson

Gary Belcher

Chicka Fergusson

Peter Jackson

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Question 2 of 15

2. What year did Benny Elias make his State of Origin debut? Hint

1987

1985

1989

1991

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who kicked the only points in game one of the 1995 State of Origin series? Hint

Wayne Bartrim

Robbie O'Davis

Andrew Johns

Ben Ikin

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was the first captain of the Canberra Raiders? Hint

Mal Meninga

David Grant

Sam Backo

Trevor Brennan

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who captained New South Wales in the inaugural State of Origin match? Hint

Steve Rogers

Tommy Raudonikis

Craig Young

Mick Cronin

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which player couldn't take part in the 1994 Grand Final, due to a suspension the previous game?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who was the Dally M winner in 1991? Hint

Greg Alexander

Ewan McGrady

Michael Potter

Mal Meninga

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Question 8 of 15

8. Other than Brisbane Souths and Canberra Raiders, at which club did Mal Meninga play first grade football? Hint

Brisbane Broncos

Manly Warringah

Wigan

St Helens

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who scored the last try in the second match of the 1991 State of Origin series? Hint

Chris Johns

Michael O'Connor

Mark McGaw

Willie Carne

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Question 10 of 15

10. How many premierships have North Sydney won? Hint

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was the first person to be sent off in State of Origin? Hint

Craig Greenhill

Paul Harragon

Gorden Tallis

Steve Roach

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which referee was nicknamed the 'Grasshopper'?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was Queensland's coach in 1991? Hint

Graham Lowe

Wayne Bennett

Arthur Beetson

Wally Lewis

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Question 14 of 15

14. Whose jaw did Les Boyd break in the 1983 State of Origin series? Hint

Daryl Brohman

Wally Lewis

Mal Meninga

Rod Reddy

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which player was sin binned in the 1995 Grand Final? Hint

Terry Lamb

Jarrod McCracken

Terry Hill

Mark Carroll

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who scored the last try in the 1989 Grand Final?

Answer: Steve Jackson

This great try, scored during extra time, made the score 19-14 in favour of Canberra (the final score of the match). At halftime Balmain were up 14-2.

2. What year did Benny Elias make his State of Origin debut?

Answer: 1985

Came in as a youngster playing for Balmain.

3. Who kicked the only points in game one of the 1995 State of Origin series?

Answer: Wayne Bartrim

The lowest score in origin history, 2-0 to Queensland. Coached by Fatty Vautin the Canetoads went on to a complete a remarkable 3-0 whitewash.

4. Who was the first captain of the Canberra Raiders?

Answer: David Grant

Canberra came into the competition in 1982, along with Illawarra. David passed away in 1994.

5. Who captained New South Wales in the inaugural State of Origin match?

Answer: Tommy Raudonikis

Later went on to coach the blues from 1997-1999. Winning one series, losing one and drawing one.

6. Which player couldn't take part in the 1994 Grand Final, due to a suspension the previous game?

Answer: John Lomax

He was suspended for a head-high tackle on Gary Larson in the preliminary final against North Sydney. Canberra went on to win the Grand Final against Canterbury with big Mal Meninga scoring in his last game in Aussie.

7. Who was the Dally M winner in 1991?

Answer: Michael Potter

The second time Mike won the award. He also won it in 1986.

8. Other than Brisbane Souths and Canberra Raiders, at which club did Mal Meninga play first grade football?

Answer: St Helens

Played for Saints in the 1984-85 season.

9. Who scored the last try in the second match of the 1991 State of Origin series?

Answer: Mark McGaw

O'Connor went on to convert from the sideline to win the match. Queensland, however, won the series in Wally Lewis' final Origin appearance.

10. How many premierships have North Sydney won?

Answer: 2

The poor old Bears. Won it twice, way back in 1921 and 1922 (beating Eastern Suburbs and Glebe).

11. Who was the first person to be sent off in State of Origin?

Answer: Craig Greenhill

Put a huge head high on Paul Harragon. New South Wales went on to win the series 3-0.

12. Which referee was nicknamed the 'Grasshopper'?

Answer: Barry Gomersall

Barry was one of the most controversial referees ever. He refereed in the early and mid eighties.

13. Who was Queensland's coach in 1991?

Answer: Graham Lowe

Graham became the first non Queenslander to coach the Maroons. At first the public in Queensland was very sceptical, but after they won the series he became an honourary Queenslander.

14. Whose jaw did Les Boyd break in the 1983 State of Origin series?

Answer: Daryl Brohman

He was later suspened for 8 months and Brohman took court action on Boyd. The incident cost Brohman the chance to play for Australia.

15. Which player was sin binned in the 1995 Grand Final?

Answer: Terry Lamb

Terry was binned for holding down in the tackle while Manly were hot on attack. Manly couldn't capitalise on his absence, however, and Canterbury went on to complete a surprise victory.

Source: Author spinners

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