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Quiz about NPC  2005
Quiz about NPC  2005

NPC 2005 Trivia Quiz


Gidday. If you think you know your rugby from the 2004 NPC competition in New Zealand, then have a crack at this.

A multiple-choice quiz by shan100. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
shan100
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
230,919
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
929
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Question 1 of 10
1. There were teams in the First Division beginning with 'W'. Who were those teams? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The name of the Hawkes Bay Rugby team in 2005 was the Magpies.


Question 3 of 10
3. Dunedin, home of Otago, hosted its games at Carisbrook Stadium. What is the nickname of this stadium? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 2005 saw the end of an era in the NPC. New changes started in the 2006 competition.


Question 5 of 10
5. Name the northernmost and southernmost teams from the First Division that played in 2005. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Marlbrough and Nelson Bay's were merged together to create the Central Vikings.


Question 7 of 10
7. How many teams competed overall in the entire competition (All 3 Divisions) in 2005? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Buller was a 3rd Division team in 2005.


Question 9 of 10
9. Who sponsored the NPC competition in 2005? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. As well as the NPC title itself, teams also contested for different trophies.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. There were teams in the First Division beginning with 'W'. Who were those teams?

Answer: Waikato and Wellington

Both were highly ranked teams in the top division.
2. The name of the Hawkes Bay Rugby team in 2005 was the Magpies.

Answer: True

The Magpies mascot an entertainment for the home crowd.
3. Dunedin, home of Otago, hosted its games at Carisbrook Stadium. What is the nickname of this stadium?

Answer: The House of Pain

The Cake Tin is the nickname of the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. The MCG is the cricket ground found in Melbourne, and Lords is in England.
4. 2005 saw the end of an era in the NPC. New changes started in the 2006 competition.

Answer: True

A new Premier Division came into effect replacing the previous 3 division competition that was used. In 2006, Division 1 and four of the best Division 2 squads made up the league.
5. Name the northernmost and southernmost teams from the First Division that played in 2005.

Answer: Northland/Southland

Pretty easy if you think about it. If you chose Cape Reinga/Bluff you should do some study.
6. Marlbrough and Nelson Bay's were merged together to create the Central Vikings.

Answer: False

The two teams were merged to be called Tasman.
7. How many teams competed overall in the entire competition (All 3 Divisions) in 2005?

Answer: 27

Since the competition's early days, 27 teams have contested their respective divisions. Division 1 consisted of 10 teams. Division 2 had 9 teams, and Division 3- 8 teams.
8. Buller was a 3rd Division team in 2005.

Answer: True

Having never been higher than the 3rd division in 2005, Buller was one of the lowest teams in the competition.
9. Who sponsored the NPC competition in 2005?

Answer: Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand had sponsored the competition for over 30 years.
10. As well as the NPC title itself, teams also contested for different trophies.

Answer: True

Trophies such as the Log of Wood (Ranfurly Shield) were contested for.
Source: Author shan100

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